Project Coordinator (Strategic Planning and Design)

About the Role

Oversee and coordinate assigned construction, landscape, architectural, mechanical, electrical, or affordable housing project activities. This includes planning, designing, and developing major projects, implementing program goals and objectives, and performing a variety of administrative, professional, and technical tasks in support of the assigned area of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate assigned project activities including design, planning, scheduling, monitoring, and management of all aspects of assigned projects.
• Review assigned projects and monitor program performance, including contractor compliance with goals and objectives, scope of services, budgets, and construction feasibility; recommend and implement modifications to systems and procedures.
• Participate in developing technical data needed to plan major capital improvements, including facilities, parks, structures, and systems; perform supporting research and analysis; complete cost analyses and develop alternate design methods as warranted.
• 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.
• Organize, schedule, and coordinate project activities, including infrastructure and other related programs.
• Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for providing project coordination services; implement policies and procedures.
• Schedule all aspects of project design and review; plan, design, and evaluate alternative approaches to achieving project goals and objectives.
• May meet with civic, business, and governmental groups or homeowners to explain policies, plans, and procedures related to assigned projects.
• May conduct technical and public meetings; serve as liaison to citizen advisory committees; hold meetings with other agencies and departments as needed.
• May participate in the selection of consultants for various projects.
• May review project financial materials; recommend procedures for billing and paying.
• May review and coordinate comments for current planning issues by other departments or agencies.
• May participate in the preparation and administration of assigned budget; submit budget recommendations; monitor expenditures.
• Prepare various reports on the status of projects and programs.
• 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.
• Monitor program compliance with laws, rules, and regulations related to provision of assigned projects and related services.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, landscape architecture, architectural design, planning, or business administration.
• Four (4) years of project management, implementation, and coordination experience, including two (2) years of lead or supervisory experience.
• Possession of a New Mexico Driver’s License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
• Possession of a City Operator’s Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Working Conditions

• Office and field environment; may travel from site to site.
• Exposure to computer screens, inclement weather conditions, and confined spaces.
• Work closely with others.
• Physical condition necessary for walking, standing, or sitting for prolonged periods of time; light lifting or carrying; operating motorized equipment and vehicles.