Project Coordinator

Position Description

About Harris County Community Services Department:

This office is focused on addressing the housing, infrastructure and public service needs of the low to moderate-income community in Harris County. This is accomplished through a process of securing and managing grants from the U.S. Office of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and partnerships with other government and non-profit agencies, resulting in a variety of programs, projects, and services.

Harris County Community Services Department manages the Harris County Treasury ARPA Affordable Housing Portfolio - Treasury ARPA - Single Family Reconstruction Program (TASFRP). This program has been designed to preserve affordable single-family housing owned by Low-to-Moderate Income ("LMI") households residing in Harris County by working with outside vendors to provide funds for reconstruction of owner-occupied single-family homes.

Project Coordinator Overview:

The Project Coordinator position will report to the Construction Manager of TASFRP and will assist in managing the program's construction activities, monitoring vendors, and coordinating activities related to the TASFRP for compliance with federal, state, and county guidelines, procedures, and regulations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Confers and meets with sub-recipients and their representatives to track project implementation and correct project deficiencies

• Review plans, specifications, and cost estimates for proposed single family rehabilitation projects

• Prepares and/or assists in preparing bid documents, conducts pre-bid, pre-construction conferences, bid openings, and evaluations bids and submits contract award recommendations and renewals

• Monitors vendors regarding ongoing construction to ensure compliance to contract documents, and prepares weekly reports on consultant's contracts

• Reports on deficiencies, recommends appropriate actions and coordinates with developers, architects, engineers, contractors, Homeowner Association ("HOA") Requirements, and other agencies

• Conducts follow-up inspections and issues reports and findings

• Reviews all third party reports and prepares daily reports and responses as required

• Reviews and provides recommendations of change orders and contractors' submittals

• Maintains and monitors budgets of each assigned project.

• Ensures all applicable documents are complete and accurate

• Reviews, approves, and provides recommendations of contractors', architects', and developers' pay requests

• Conducts on-site meetings

• Responsible for keeping abreast of new materials and construction methods and HUD and Treasury ARPA requirements

• Resolves conflicts with minimal supervision

• Reviews scope of work for proposed construction projects

• Provides status updates to vendors throughout the construction process

• Ensures contractors submit invoices and all appropriate documents for close-out promptly at each pay point

• Other duties as assigned.

• This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position.

• Management may, at its discretion, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements

Education/Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent and eight (8) years of relevant experience in areas related to urban planning, housing & community development, non-profit housing development, private sector housing development, public administration, or project management

OR

• Associate's degree in a directly related field and six (6) years of relevant experience in areas related to urban planning, housing & community development, non-profit housing development, private sector housing development, public administration, or project management

OR

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Finance, Community Development, Business, or a related field of study and four (4) years of relevant experience in areas related to urban planning, housing & community development, non-profit housing development, private sector housing development, public administration, or project management

Experience:

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the construction, contracting or maintenance trades

OR

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience as an Insurance Adjuster including, but not limited to inspecting property and physical damages, examining claims, and negotiating settlements

Licensure:

• Valid Texas driver's license (upon hire)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws/regulations pertaining to procurement, wage rates, contract administration, bid documents and related matters

• Knowledge of construction methods and technologies and an ability to interpret technical drawings and contracts and to write technical material clearly and concisely

• Knowledge of building-code requirements and scheduling methods

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with an eye for quality

• Knowledge of construction worksite safety practices

• Working knowledge of green building standards, visibility and accessibility, floodplain elevation requirements, and asbestos abatement

• Experience with working with construction vendors

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences

• Certification/licensing in a technical specialty program (residential building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing inspector) of over 18 months in the area of inspection to be performed.

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hour of Work:

• Full-Time | Grant-funded

• Monday - Friday | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. or a pre-approved varying schedule

Work Environment:

• The work is primarily sedentary with occasional required travel to training events or meetings.

• The job is performed in a professional office environment

Physical Demands:

• This is primarily a sedentary role; however, working with files is required.

• This would require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds and bend and stand as necessary

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.

The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:

Health & Wellness Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
• One (1) floating holiday per year
• Paid Parental Leave
• Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Benefit

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:

• Professional learning & development opportunities
• Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
• Flexible work schedule*
• METRO RideSponsor Program*
• Participation may vary by department.

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.

For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:

www.benefitsathctx.com

01

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position? Qualifying information must be documented in the Education section of your application.

• High School or GED diploma
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher
• None of the above

02

If you selected a college degree in response to the previous question, which of the following best describes your major?

• Urban Planning
• Finance
• Community Development
• Business
• Other Related Field
• Unrelated Field
• N/A; No Degree

03

Please describe your educational background including level of education completed, area of study and completed major and minor programs.

04

Which of the following best describes your verifiable experience in areas related to urban planning, housing & community development, non-profit housing development, private sector housing development, public administration, or project management? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)

• Less than four (4) years
• Four (4) years but less than six (6 years
• Six (6) years but less than eight (8) years
• Eight (8) years or more
• I do not have this experience

05

Please provide details about your verifiable experience in areas related to urban planning, housing & community development, non-profit housing development, private sector housing development, public administration, or project management. Do not use "Please see Resume" or "See Resume" (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history) Please include your (a) role(s), (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilities If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.

06

Which of the following best describes your verifiable progressively responsible experience in the construction, contracting or maintenance trades? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)

• Less than five (5) years
• Five (5) years but less than six (6) years
• Six (6) years but less than seven (7) years
• Seven (7) years or more
• I do not have this experience

07

Please provide details about your verifiable progressively responsible experience in the construction, contracting or maintenance trades. Do not use "Please see Resume" or "See Resume" (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history) Please include your (a) role(s), (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilities If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.

08

Which of the following best describes your verifiable progressively responsible experience as an Insurance Adjuster including, but not limited to inspecting property and physical damages, examining claims, and negotiating settlements? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)

• Less than five (5) years
• Five (5) years but less than six (6) years
• Six (6) years but less than seven (7) years
• Seven (7) years or more
• I do not have this experience

09

Please provide details about your verifiable progressively responsible experience as an Insurance Adjuster including, but not limited to inspecting property and physical damages, examining claims, and negotiating settlements. Do not use "Please see Resume" or "See Resume" (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history) Please include your (a) role(s), (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilities If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.

10

Do you have a certification/licensing in a technical specialty program (residential building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing inspector) of over 18 months in the area of inspection to be performed?

• Yes
• No

11

This role requires a Valid Driver's License (Texas upon hire) Do you have a Valid Driver's License?

• Yes, I have a Valid Texas Driver's License
• Yes, I have a Valid Driver's License but understand I must obtain a Valid Texas Driver's License prior to start date
• No, I'm not interested

Required Question

Employer Harris County

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Houston, Texas, 77002

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