Construction and Facilities Coordinator - Northwell

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JOB SUMMARY:

The Construction and Facilities Coordinator supports the corporate mission of providing the public access to health care by coordinating the real estate, design, construction, and maintenance of our centers. This position requires a person to take ownership of the process and drive our external vendors to completion. They should be able to meet challenges head on and move to a quick resolution.

The Construction and Facilities Coordinator supports the Director of Development, the Sr. Manager and Manager of Construction & Facilities in the build-out and opening of new urgent care centers including the design, scheduling, budgeting and maintenance toward keeping our clinics, a “Class A” facility. The role is also responsible for the safe, efficient and economical management of short- and long-range projects and maintenance programs to develop and renovate existing centers.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

High School Diploma or GED required

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Work Experience:

4+ years of facility support or construction experience

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• State Drivers’ License required
• Technical Certifications preferred
• OSHA Certification preferred

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Strong knowledge of building design, construction principles, building codes, permitting, and zoning regulations.
• Proven experience managing large-scale construction projects and external vendors (e.g., general contractors, architects, real estate brokers, security, signage, and cleaning services).
• Skilled in project management, including budgeting, scheduling, and cost estimating.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints, construction plans, and technical documents.
• Deep understanding of building systems (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, life-safety, structural, and envelope).
• High attention to detail with strong problem-solving, organizational, and planning abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise contractors and ensure project compliance with standards and specifications.
• Technologically proficient (Microsoft Office Suite); capable of managing tasks in both office and field environments.
• High energy, self-motivated, and eager to learn and grow within the organization.
• Ability to respond to facility emergencies (e.g., outages, water line breaks, extreme weather).
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, be able to travel and lift up to 60 pounds unassisted.

GoHealth Core Values:

Collaboration: Takes ownership for collectively establishing productive partnerships and relationships and seek to gain joint understanding of priorities and objectives so that the greater good of the organization and those we serve is always at the forefront.

Innovation: Consistently uses good judgment, applying creativity to overcome obstacles and increasing effectiveness and efficiency through process and other forms of innovation.

Diversity & Inclusion:  Fosters diversity and inclusion, to be able to better understand team members, our customers and partners.  Engages the strengths and talents of each GoHealth team member, creating an environment of involvement, respect and connection where the richness of ideas, backgrounds and perspectives are harnessed.

Courage & Integrity: Models and practices the highest ethical and professional standards; demonstrates pride and personal interest in our patients, partners and fellow team members, deeply engaging in the business. Makes decisions, with a focus on doing the right thing; treats team members, our customers, partners and vendors with dignity, consideration, open-mindedness and respect.

Accountability: Always shows initiative, demonstrates a bias to action and gets things done. Actively accepts responsibility for diverse roles, obligations and actions that positively influence patient and customer outcomes, our partnerships and the healthcare needs of our communities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Oversee construction and maintenance activities from lease execution through clinic opening, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of “Class A” facilities.
• Manage external vendors including general contractors, architects, real estate brokers, utility providers, cleaning services, and maintenance crews.
• Coordinate and track construction and m