Project Coordinator - Austin Energy

City of Austin•Austin, TX

1d•$35 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Project Coordinator coordinates engineering and support activities for projects and programs. The role communicates project information to internal and external customers; assists with budgets, planning, policies, and regulatory compliance; and coordinates project plans, schedules, contracts, contract documents, Developer Agreements, and change orders. The position also helps resolve conflicts, develops and maintains City of Austin design and construction standards, and provides technical advice and assistance. Work is in Austin Energy’s Infrastructure Services work group.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a related field, plus three years of experience in construction, engineering, architecture, or related work. Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four years.
Knowledge of basic engineering and architectural design principles, practices, procedures, and estimating techniques.
Knowledge of project accounting, architectural and construction methods, and project management principles, methods, and practices.
Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, and codes associated with the 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 public contacts.
Ability to schedule and coordinate activities among various parties and plan specific aspects of a project.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing to a variety of audiences.
Must be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that essential job functions can be performed.
Requires a valid Texas Class C driver’s license or the ability to acquire one by the hire date; applicants must meet applicable City of Austin driver record requirements.
Must provide proof of valid work authorization at time of hire.
Requires a criminal background investigation and NERC Personal Risk Assessment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in utility land survey.
Experience with project coordination, coordinating work intake, and workflows.
Experience reviewing easements and metes and bounds descriptions in a utility environment.
Experience establishing and maintaining relationships with, and presenting to, internal and external stakeholders, the general public, and staff.
Experience working with and reviewing electric utility designs or construction layouts.
Ability to travel to multiple work locations during scheduled hours.

Responsibilities

Communicate project and program information to internal and external customers.
Assist with developing and monitoring project and program budgets, including processing pay applications and monitoring or updating assigned budgets.
Assist in developing short- and long-range project plans and work on routine projects using established techniques.
Contribute to developing and implementing operating policies and procedures as a member of a process improvement team.
Verify that regulatory and permitting processes have been identified and that required permits or approvals have been acquired for assigned projects.
Coordinate development and review of construction- or engineering-related contracts, contract documents, and Developer Agreements; review, prepare, and process appropriate and compliant project change orders or apply technical quality control review.
Coordinate and evaluate plans, criteria, schedules, and other activities for projects, programs, divisions, or sections.
Assist in resolving conflicts and difficult situations by providing supporting documentation, policies, and procedures.
Develop, maintain, and improve City of Austin design and construction standards.
Provide technical advice and assistance.
May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.