Project Coordinator - Austin Water/Austin Project Connect

City of Austin

4d•$33 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, this position coordinates the engineering and support activities for various projects and/or programs. The Project Coordinator will serve as the primary liaison between Austin Project Connect (APC) and Austin Water (AW), specifically for work related to the Project Connect transit system. This role provides seamless coordination, communication, and issue resolution across City departments and partner agencies involved in the design and construction of the Austin Light Rail, rapid bus system, and associated transportation projects. The Project Coordinator will assist in planning, directing, and coordinating AW resources related to Project Connect. The role requires meeting with management staff to identify and resolve problems, assigning tasks to staff members, and reviewing and evaluating work products and procedures. The ideal candidate is proficient in water utility systems design and regulations, can work in a bustling work environment, and can effectively communicate with the public and elected officials. This position is expected to function at a high level, coordinating multiple aspects of project development and prioritization of multiple projects in various phases of development.

Requirements

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with state and local governmental agencies and departments in underground utility design and construction.
Experience with utility design in relation to light rail.
Knowledge of and/or experience with the City’s Land Development Code, Austin Water’s Utilities Criteria Manual, TCEQ utility design criteria, and/or other code and criteria related to water, reclaimed water, and wastewater infrastructure.
Experience in communication with a wide variety of stakeholders including elected officials.
Experience managing feedback from a diverse team of planners, engineers, technical staff, and/or stakeholders.
Experience developing and monitoring program operating budgets, costs, and schedules.

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.
May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.