Projects Associate

Jefferson County

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Associate is responsible for managing and coordinating small to medium capital improvement projects as well as providing construction management support for Jefferson County Parks & Open Space. This role involves preparing budgets and cost estimates, gathering needed data, providing administrative services for contracts, leading and/or attending meetings, actively monitoring project status, coordinating with contractors, consultants, and other outside agencies, and presenting to other agencies and the public. The position operates in an office/field setting with some remote work flexibility, working 40 hours a week, with occasional weekend/week night requirements. The hiring range is $76,000-$88,000 USD annually, with compensation determined by education, experience, and skills.

Requirements

Two years' work-related experience
Bachelors Degree
A valid Colorado driver’s license is required for positions that drive on County Business in either a county or personal vehicle within 30-days of hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer.
Successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references for all positions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Landscape Architecture, or related field.
Ability to set and meet goals and deadlines, manage appointments, create schedules, coordinate and facilitate meetings, and make decisions.
Strong communication skills rooted in relationship building.
Experience creating and/or reviewing construction documents.
Experience in construction observation, testing, or management.
Knowledge of stormwater Control Measures.
Ability to articulate clearly and effectively to varying levels of consultants, contractors, and staff.
Independent critical thinking and analysis.
Demonstrate initiative, innovation, and resilience.

Responsibilities

Actively oversee and monitor multiple projects of small to medium size and complexity.
Continually ensure quality while minimizing variance in scope, schedule, and cost.
Adhere to and verify compliance with projects documents, plans, and specifications.
Process pay applications and invoices.
Confirm data are correct and that work is acceptable prior to approving.
Perform field observation, inspections, and construction oversight for multiple active civil and vertical projects.
Ensure that work is being completed per the approved plans and specifications.
Coordinate and lead design and development activities and efforts with other Parks & Open Space teams, provide information and recommendations, and guide resolution of conflicts and issues.
Create and evaluate requests for proposals, requests for qualifications, requests for information, statements of work, change order requests and other contract documents pertaining to retaining consultants and contractors, following appropriate County procurement policies, procedures, and contracting methods.
Evaluate and recommend consultants.
Provide the Purchasing Department with all information required for procurement.
Provide information at pre-bid and pre-proposal meetings.
Review bids and proposals and make recommendations.
Assist in drafting contracts, work to formally execute contracts, and administer the contracts once executed.
Provide the project team direction that allows the project to move toward completion while keeping the project on schedule, on budget and within scope.
Attend, lead or facilitate project meetings.
Provide information and direction as well as guide resolution of conflicts and issues.
Coordinate with other Parks & Open Space teams as well as other agencies in order to obtain necessary permits and approvals.
Review and evaluate project goals and milestones in collaboration with other Parks & Open Space teams.
Attend and/or present at public stakeholder meetings and respond to project inquiries.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.