Project Coordinator (Public Works)

Hillsborough County•Tampa, FL

About The Position

Job Overview Performs administrative and operational duties associated with coordinating assigned projects and related activities within a department.

Requirements

Knowledge of the principles and practices of project management.
Knowledge of the processes, activities, requirements and objectives of the functional area to which assigned.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and solve problems involving several variables or unique situations.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with others within and outside own organization.
Ability to manage the details of projects, track activities and meet deadlines.
Ability to collect, organize and analyze data and make logical decisions.
Graduation from an accredited four-year degree granting college or university; AND One year of experience managing projects, programs or activities; OR An equivalent combination of education (not less than possession of a High School diploma/GED), training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted above.
Maintain the ability to pass the background checks required for the position. These background checks may include but are not limited to: Criminal History Background Check using Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Level 1 and Level 2 Background screening (Ch. 435 Florida Statutes) Child Abuse, Abandonment and Neglect Record Check using the State Automated Child Welfare Information System (SACWIS) Sex Offender and Sexual Predator record check using the list maintained by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE)
Possess the necessary job-related license(s) or certification(s) that may include possession of a Florida Driver License (Class E) or an applicable Commercial Driver License (CDL)

Responsibilities

Performs project management work by coordinating small to moderate projects or elements of larger complex projects.
Directs and coordinates activities concerned with the implementation and completion of assigned projects.
Prepares or assists in the preparation of contract drafts, requests for proposal, and other related documents for review.
Manages project operations to ensure adherence to project plans and schedules.
Identifies, tracks, monitors and communicates project-related tasks, issues, scope changes, variances and contingencies that may arise during the project.
Monitors project budget, monitors status of allocated funds and controls expenses.
Prepares reports and maintains project documentation.
Performs other related duties as required.