Project Coordinator (Austin Water)

City of Austin•Webberville, MI

9d•$33 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, this position coordinates the engineering and support activities for various projects and/or programs. Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Communicates project and/or program information to internal and external customers. Assists in the development and monitoring of project and/or program budgets by completing assignments that may include processing a pay application or monitoring and updating the assigned project budget. Assists in the development of short- and long-range plans on projects or works on routine projects whereby techniques used are well known and present no unusual engineering problems. Assists in the development and implementation of operating policies and procedures by providing input as a team member of an established process improvement team. Ensures compliance with City and other regulatory agency requirements and policies by verifying that regulatory/permitting processes have been identified and permits or approvals acquired for assigned project. Coordinates development/reviews construction or engineering related contracts, contract documents, and Developer Agreements by reviewing preparing and processing project change orders to projects if change orders are appropriate and in compliance or applying technical quality control review. Coordinates and evaluates plans, criteria, schedules, etc. for a variety of projects, Programs, and plans or a division and/or section activities. Assists in the resolution of conflicts and difficult situations by providing supporting documentation, policies and procedures. Develops, maintains, and improves City of Austin design and construction standards. Provides technical advice and assistance. The Project Coordinator in this position will: Serve as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for Collection System Services (CSS) to review and assess special and routine projects to determine priority and necessary resources. Be responsible to ensure that the Digital Universal Camera (DUC) is set up and utilized in the proper manner and review the video transport and scoring. Develop policies and procedures related to the new equipment and train others on the DUC. Be responsible for safety initiatives and safety training quality control for the work group. Regularly communicate, verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers.

Requirements

Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a related field, plus three (3) years of experience in construction, engineering, architecture, or related work.
Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years.
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Knowledge of basic engineering and architectural design principles, practices, procedures, and estimating techniques.
Knowledge of project accounting, architectural, and construction methods and the principles, methods, and practices of project management.
Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, and codes associated with project assignment.
Knowledge of budget policies and principles.
Knowledge of contract management principles, methods, and practices.
Skill in adapting, interpreting, and applying guidelines and standards.
Skill in establishing and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external customers.
Skill in using available software packages.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, tact, and diplomacy in all public contacts.
Ability to schedule and coordinate activities between various parties and planning specific aspects of a project.
Ability to communicate in oral or written format to a variety of audiences.
May require a valid Texas driver license.
External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

Nice To Haves

Experience with computerized maintenance management systems, such as Maximo or Hansen/IPS8
Experience with closed circuit television inspections and line televising software, such as Granite
Experience preparing and developing reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing large quantities of data
Ability to manage multiple, simultaneous priorities and tasks in a fast-paced work environment
Experience leading and training others on highly technical information
Basic experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and SharePoint
Experience working for a utility, government, or similarly regulated entity

Responsibilities

Communicates project and/or program information to internal and external customers.
Assists in the development and monitoring of project and/or program budgets by completing assignments that may include processing a pay application or monitoring and updating the assigned project budget.
Assists in the development of short- and long-range plans on projects or works on routine projects whereby techniques used are well known and present no unusual engineering problems.
Assists in the development and implementation of operating policies and procedures by providing input as a team member of an established process improvement team.
Ensures compliance with City and other regulatory agency requirements and policies by verifying that regulatory/permitting processes have been identified and permits or approvals acquired for assigned project.
Coordinates development/reviews construction or engineering related contracts, contract documents, and Developer Agreements by reviewing preparing and processing project change orders to projects if change orders are appropriate and in compliance or applying technical quality control review.
Coordinates and evaluates plans, criteria, schedules, etc. for a variety of projects, Programs, and plans or a division and/or section activities.
Assists in the resolution of conflicts and difficult situations by providing supporting documentation, policies and procedures.
Develops, maintains, and improves City of Austin design and construction standards.
Provides technical advice and assistance.
Serve as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for Collection System Services (CSS) to review and assess special and routine projects to determine priority and necessary resources.
Be responsible to ensure that the Digital Universal Camera (DUC) is set up and utilized in the proper manner and review the video transport and scoring.
Develop policies and procedures related to the new equipment and train others on the DUC.
Be responsible for safety initiatives and safety training quality control for the work group.
Regularly communicate, verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers.