Project Coordinator

Under the general direction of the CIP Division Manager, this position coordinates the engineering and support activities for various projects associated with the City’s Capital Improvement Program. 

• 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 the assigned project.
• Coordinates development reviews, engineering-related contract documents, construction plans, criteria, schedules, etc., for a variety of projects and programs.
• Assists in the resolution of conflicts and difficult situations by providing supporting documentation, policies, and procedures.

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in engineering, architecture, or construction management or related field, plus two (2) years of experience in a field related to engineering, architecture, or construction management.
  
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Texas Driver’s License and be eligible for coverage under the City of Kyle vehicle insurance provider.

• 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 assigned projects.
• 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 utilizing available software packages.
• Skill in exercising sound judgment, tact, and diplomacy in all public contacts.
• Ability to schedule and coordinate activities between various parties and plan specific project aspects.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a variety of audiences.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands
Work is performed mostly in office settings. Some outdoor work may be required as needed.
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and smell. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
Employees work under typical office conditions: the noise level is usually quiet except during an incident response, in which case there is likely inclement weather, air pollutants, heat, noise, and the possibility of physical danger.

Salary : $61,526 - $75,984