Project Coordinator (Strategic Planning and Design)

Posting number: 2601128

Department: Parks & Recreation

Division: PR-Strategic Planng and Design

Job classification: Project Coordinator

Posting type: Open

Categories: Facility Management, Parks and Recreation, Miscellaneous, Urban Forestry, Project Management, Construction Trades, Horticulture

SummaryOversee and coordinate assigned construction, landscape, architectural mechanical, electrical or affordable housing project activities including the planning, designing and developing of major projects; implement program goals and objectives and perform a variety of administrative, professional and technical tasks in support of assigned area of responsibility.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Examples of dutiesESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  Essential functions may include but are not limited to the functions listed below. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

1. Oversee and coordinate assigned project activities including the design, planning, scheduling, monitoring and management of all aspects of assigned projects.
2. Review assigned projects and monitor program performance to include contractor compliance in meeting goals and objectives, scope of services, budgets and feasibility of construction; recommend and implement modifications to systems and procedures.
3. Participate in developing technical data needed to plan major capital improvements including facilities, parks, structures, systems; perform supporting research and analysis; complete costs analyses and, as warranted, develop alternate design methods.
4. Act as project manager for various projects; perform site and construction inspections as required; may serve on technical advisory teams for projects managed by other departments.
5. Organize, schedule and coordinate project activities including infrastructure and other related programs.
6. Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for providing  project coordination services; implement policies and procedures.
7. Schedule all aspects of project design and review; plan, design and evaluate alternative approaches to achieving project goals and objectives.
8. May meet with civic, business and governmental groups or homeowners to explain policies, plans and procedures related to assigned projects.
9. May conduct technical and public meetings; serve as liaison to citizen advisory committees; hold meetings with other agencies and departments as needed.
10. May participate in the selection of consultants for various projects.
11. May review project financial materials; recommend procedures for billing and paying.
12. May review and coordinate comments for current planning issues by other departments or agencies.
13. May participate in the preparation and administration of assigned budget; submit budget recommendations; monitor expenditures.
14. Prepare various reports on the status of projects and programs.
15. May participate in the selection, supervision and evaluation of assigned lower level staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Monitor program compliance with laws, rules and regulations related to provision of assigned projects and related services.
2. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

QualificationsEducation and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, landscape architecture, architectural design, planning, or business administration; and

Four (4) years of project management, implementation and coordination experience; and

To include two (2) years of lead or supervisory experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

Possession of a New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire. 
Possession of a City Operators Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire. Supplemental informationEnvironmental:
Office and field environment; may travel from site to site; exposure to computer screens, inclement weather conditions; work or inspect in confined spaces; work closely with others.

Physical:
Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time; light lifting or carrying; operating of motorized equipment and vehicles.