Utilities Project Coordinator

Minimum Starting Salary: $23.8691 per hour

The City of Waco Seeks:

The City of Waco is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Utilities Project Coordinator to join our team. The role acts as a liaison between internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to specifications.

Minimum Qualifications:

• H.S. Diploma or GED and 2 years of experience in construction project management, preferably with water and/or wastewater projects; or working for a municipal, state or federal government, preferably in the public works or utilities departments; or working for a franchise utility.
• Valid Texas Driver's License required.
• Familiarity with easements, legal and other recording documents, ProjectMates project software, GIS maps, and geotechnical reports.

Position Description:

This position works in the Department of Infrastructure Services engineering team on various capital projects and infrastructure repairs. Under general supervision, the Utilities Project Coordinator is responsible for performing a variety of administrative, technical and communicative duties including monitoring the planning and development of multiple infrastructure projects. This position works closely with multiple engineers, project managers and administrative staff.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinates and assists the CIP Team in overseeing all aspects of assigned projects; monitors progress and provides regular project status reports. Provides needed data to the appropriate project parties.
• Plans, organizes, and monitors project activities to ensure effective communication with Project Engineers, Project Administrators, Project Managers, Construction Inspectors and Contractors.
• Acts as a liaison between contractors and department leadership; perform quality checks to ensure projects are on schedule and contractors are performing to City standards.
• Assists and supports the development of project scope for numerous large and small scale projects; Coordinates and consults with the CIP Team and other agencies involved in determining needs, preparation of specifications and cost estimates, work scheduling, and evaluation of results.
• Gathers, compiles, and applies information required for the completion of a project by utilizing available resources and assists in obtaining new resources when necessary.
• Maintains project files, documents and records; prepares reports on progress and performance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Waco and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with residents, visitors, and City staff, maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information
• Lives the City of Waco Values: equity & inclusion, excellence & innovation, integrity, people, and teamwork.