Job details
Salary $28.15 - $36.59 an hour job type full-time
Full job description
Posting title project coordinator
Job requisition number coa084112
Position number 118294
Job type full-time
Division name management services
Minimum qualifications
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.
Licenses or certifications: may require a valid texas driver license.
Notes to applicants the project coordinator for the project connect office will be responsible for assisting office leadership (executives and managers) with coordination within our catalog of work including, but not limited to: policy and administration, engineering and design, environmental and planning, permitting and processes, communication with policy makers, the public and specific project connect stakeholdersThe project connect office resides in the management services department and exists to support the implementation of project connect, the region’s high capacity transit systemThe city of austin project connect office works alongside the austin transit partnership and capital metro, as the three agencies have specific and important roles in the delivery of the project connect portfolio of projects.
When completing the city of austin employment application: the city of austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be consideredPlease be sure that your application is a reflection of your entire work history.
Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
A detailed, complete employment application is requiredIt helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this positionBe sure to provide job titles and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be consideredDescribe your specific experience for each positionInclude all job duties, responsibilities, and employment dates.
A résumé is required, but will not substitute for a complete employment applicationPlease include contact information from previous employers.
A cover letter is also requiredIn the cover letter candidates should describe, in concise detail, their interest in this position and highlight any prior experience that is relevant to this position.
Statements such as “see resume” will not be acceptedYou may use “n/a” for fields that are not applicableStarting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your employment applicationSupplemental information or changes to your application will not be accepted after the job posting closesThe responses to the supplemental questions should reference the employment history listed in the employment history sectionOnce the requisition has closed, the application cannot be changed to update work history, supplemental questions, or any other informationWe reserve the right to verify high school and college education for the top candidate(s).
If you are selected as a top candidate:
Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or ged, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be requiredYou must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution.
And are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your dd-214 prior to confirming a start date.
Travel:
If you are selected for this position, and meet the driver safety standards in the city of austin driver safety program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job dutiesOtherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.
Pay range $28.15 – $36.59
Hours 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, monday to friday
This position may have the ability to telework depending on business needs.
Job close date
10/08/2021
Type of posting external
Department management services
Regular/temporary regular
Grant funded or pooled position not applicable
Category professional
Location 301 west 2nd street, suite 2030 austin, texas 78701
Preferred qualifications
Highly organized, and experience in a support role to engineers, architects and/or planners.
Demonstrated understanding of and/or experience with public administration principles and city of austin city council, council committee and board and commission processes.
Records management experience.
Ability to thrive in a fast moving work environment, where priorities can change quickly.
Knowledge of austin and its history related to equity and transportation.
Ability to travel to more than one work location.
Duties, functions and responsibilities essential duties and functions, pursuant to the americans with disabilities act, may include the followingOther related duties may be assigned.
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, etcFor 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.
Responsibilities - supervision and/or leadership exercised: may provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.
Knowledge, skills and abilities must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
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.
Criminal background investigation this position does not require a criminal background investigation
Eeo/ada city of austin is committed to compliance with the american disabilities actIf you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or tty (512) 974-2445.
The city of austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientationIn addition, the city will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s aids, aids related complex, or hiv status; nor will the city discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of hiv infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information for city employees: if you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.
