What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Coordinator position at City of New Bern?
Performs difficult technical and intermediate administrative in overseeing, inspecting, and coordinating the management of Public Works related projects; coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, outside agencies, and the general public; provides highly responsible and complex assistance to the Director of Public Works; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Director of Public Works.
## Essential Functions/Typical Tasks
Overseeing, inspecting, and coordinating the management Public Works related projects and permits to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal standards.
*(The following tasks are intended only as illustration of*
*the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)*
Thorough knowledge of the methods and techniques used in the repair, maintenance, rehabilitation and construction of street, stormwater infrastructure, stormwater facilities, and/or building maintenance and construction; thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of construction management and construction contract administration; thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work; ability to detect poor workmanship, inferior materials and hazards; ability to read and interpret blue prints and specifications and to compare them with construction in process; ability to collect, organize and maintain data and reports; ability to operate standard office equipment, including a computer using standard word processing software; ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, building contractors and the general public.
## Requirements
Education And Experience
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and considerable experience in management and construction.
Special Requirements
Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina.
*The City of New Bern is an Equal Opportunity Employer.*
## Essential Functions/Typical Tasks
Overseeing, inspecting, and coordinating the management Public Works related projects and permits to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal standards.
*(The following tasks are intended only as illustration of*
*the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)*
- Reviews the design and implementation of Public Works construction projects to ensure proposed plans and specifications and the completed product are in compliance with all local, state, and federal construction and safety standards.
- Coordinates and reviews Public Works construction activities with other department staff and outside contractors.
- Performs a variety of construction conflict resolution duties; resolves field engineering problems during construction phases and acts on behalf of the City in meeting with and resolving issues with project contractors, owners, and developers.
- Provides assistance to the Director of Public Works in conducting a variety of studies and investigations.
- Maintains daily field notes and project progress reports for Public Works related projects.
- Schedules and participates in initial review, field inspections, and final acceptance of newly installed streets, stormwater infrastructure or building maintenance related projects.
- Reviews Contractor pay applications and as-built information for accuracy.
- Schedules and/or attends monthly progress meetings for ongoing projects.
- Performs related tasks as required.
Thorough knowledge of the methods and techniques used in the repair, maintenance, rehabilitation and construction of street, stormwater infrastructure, stormwater facilities, and/or building maintenance and construction; thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of construction management and construction contract administration; thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work; ability to detect poor workmanship, inferior materials and hazards; ability to read and interpret blue prints and specifications and to compare them with construction in process; ability to collect, organize and maintain data and reports; ability to operate standard office equipment, including a computer using standard word processing software; ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, building contractors and the general public.
## Requirements
Education And Experience
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and considerable experience in management and construction.
Special Requirements
Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina.
*The City of New Bern is an Equal Opportunity Employer.*