Project Coordinator - Utility Engineering Construction- Utility Systems Dept.

City of Port St. Lucie•Port St Lucie Florida 34983, FL

About The Position

The Project Coordinator is responsible for technical monitoring and coordination of Utility Systems Department construction and expansion projects, including engineering plan review and markup for utility construction and maintenance projects. The position helps develop public trust and confidence in the City of Port St. Lucie and is designated as an essential position for Emergency Management. Emergency duties may be assigned as needed, and the employee must be available 24 hours a day, seven days per week during City emergencies, as determined by City officials. The role monitors utility construction, checks work against approved designs, standards, and specifications, and coordinates with engineering consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, inspectors, and department staff. Duties also include reviewing plans and contracts, attending pre-construction meetings, observing construction, preparing as-built drawings, maintaining field records, identifying deficiencies, and reviewing and marking up various construction plans. The position requires a high school diploma or accepted equivalent and at least three years of progressively responsible utility construction experience. A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record are required; a Florida driver’s license must be obtained within 30 days of hire. Six months of electronic plan review and markup experience and programming experience are preferred. Comparable training, education, or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications.

Requirements

High school graduation or an accepted equivalency diploma.
At least three years of progressively responsible experience in utility construction.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record; ability to obtain a Florida driver’s license within 30 days of hire.
Knowledge of water and sewer line construction methods and applicable governmental laws and policies.
Knowledge of drafting techniques, basic utilities engineering methodology, and inspection techniques.
Ability to prepare technical reports, estimates, critical path management reports, construction reports, and cost reports.
Ability to read and interpret water and sewer construction design prints; prepare material take-offs, as-built drawings, field sketches, and cost estimates; evaluate construction methods; and maintain records.
Ability to inspect water and sewer line installations, enforce specifications and safety procedures, report deficiencies, and monitor job progress.
Ability to complete assignments within time constraints, work under pressure, meet deadlines, and follow through on assigned tasks.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to perform the essential duties, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Availability 24 hours a day, seven days per week during City emergencies.

Nice To Haves

At least six months of electronic plan review and markup experience.
Programming experience.
Comparable training, education, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

Monitor utility construction work in progress.
Ensure contractors follow approved standards, specifications, and designs; act as a liaison among the department, engineering consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, and inspectors.
Review preliminary plans and contracts before construction and attend pre-construction meetings.
Observe and inspect construction and develop as-built drawings as work progresses.
Verify that utility system construction complies with current approved standards and specifications; note and report deficiencies and improper work.
Maintain daily field logs documenting personnel, equipment, materials, measurements, tests, and deficiencies.
Review and mark up site layout, paving, drainage, utility construction, and other plans using PDF plan review and markup software.
Interpret survey plats, topographic maps, construction layouts, as-built drawings, right-of-way maps, road plans, and profiles.
Perform related work as assigned and maintain regular, punctual attendance.
Perform assigned emergency-management duties and remain available during City emergencies.