Construction Coordinator I

City of Lynchburg•Lynchburg, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Lynchburg is seeking a Construction Coordinator I to develop, manage, and coordinate building construction and renovation projects. The role ensures work complies with design specifications and applicable local, state, and federal standards, and may participate in every phase of a project, from initial design through construction, final acceptance, and the guarantee period. Assignment areas may include Streets, Construction, Facilities, or Utilities. The position may supervise hourly employees and may be assigned additional duties to support City services, including emergency assignments.

Requirements

Associate's degree in a relevant field and two years of relevant experience in maintenance work involving buildings or related structures, or a bachelor's degree in engineering with some relevant work experience; a combination of relevant education and experience may substitute.
Strong interpersonal skills, including conflict-resolution skills, for coordinating projects and working with citizens, contractors, developers, City and State officials, and coworkers.
Some knowledge of job-related computer software.
Ability to read and interpret business and technical materials, professional journals, procedures, and governmental regulations; write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals; and present information to groups and respond to questions.
Ability to apply mathematical concepts, including statistics, geometry, trigonometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw conclusions, and interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel spreadsheet software and Microsoft Office Word word-processing software.
Valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia and an acceptable driving record meeting City criteria.
Successful completion and approval of relevant background checks.
Successfully complete IS100 and IS700 National Incident Management (NIMS) training within 30 days of employment; higher levels of NIMS training may also be required.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including frequent lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds and climbing, sometimes at heights exceeding 30 feet.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience.
Project management experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate construction project activities with consultants, contractors, City departments, utility companies, developers, regulators, citizens, businesses, and state and federal organizations.
Serve as a liaison with project stakeholders, address citizen concerns, represent the City at progress meetings and neighborhood awareness meetings, and communicate project status.
Oversee construction practices and inspect work for compliance with plans, specifications, standards, codes, material requirements, work-quality requirements, and safety regulations.
Recommend or approve design changes, project alterations, and change orders; verify work and recommend acceptance and payment.
Prepare specifications, contract documents, bid materials, cost estimates, reports, correspondence, council reports, and other project documentation; support contract advertising, bidding, award, and administration.
Coordinate design and inspection services, monitor tests and design reviews, track invoices, project quantities, budgets, and monthly expenditures, and help ensure projects stay within budget.
Maintain project records, daily reports, diaries, test results, material certifications, photographs, sketches, as-built plans, record drawings, and shop drawings.
Schedule final inspections and project close-out; submit close-out documents and authorize or support closure of capital project account balances.
When assigned to Streets, manage pavement maintenance, rehabilitation, and inventory programs; oversee paving, guardrail, drainage, and sidewalk contractors; coordinate street inspections and repairs; evaluate sidewalks and retaining walls, address drainage issues, and support ADA-compliant sidewalk updates.
When assigned to Construction, manage water, sewer, roadway, bridge, culvert, and related projects; contribute to bridge replacement planning and CIP budgeting; schedule bridge inspections, prepare bridge reports, and conduct annual inspections of City-owned dams.
When assigned to Facilities, manage and inspect capital building projects; coordinate project communications and budgets; direct and supervise building maintenance mechanics on renovation and construction work; maintain major building repair and blanket maintenance contract records; respond to emergency calls and assist with snow removal as required.
When assigned to Utilities, prioritize construction projects with engineers and contractors, address citizen concerns, prepare project correspondence, contribute to budgets and CIP planning, and assist with the Annual CSO Compliance Report.
Review developer-submitted plans and permits, provide technical comments and inspections, and address concerns related to excavation and driveway permits.
Assist with developing and revising standard drawings and specifications, designing and developing construction bids, supporting workers on difficult jobs, and performing work during emergencies.
Serve as a division representative at special events and on teams and committees; perform other duties as assigned, including special assignments during declared emergencies.