Project Coordinator - Dept. of Public Works

PROJECT COORDINATOR - 5784

GRADE - 116

PAY RANGE - $31.61 - $45.07/hr - plus a comprehensive benefits package

https://www.manchesternh.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Employment

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Develops, inspects and coordinates all design and administrative activities for City improvement projects; performs directly related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The principal function of an employee in this class is to perform a variety of architectural and administrative tasks essential to City construction and improvement projects. The work is performed under the supervision and direction of an assigned supervisor but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City employees, Department Heads, contractors, architects and the public. The principal duties of this class are performed in an indoor and outdoor work environment with frequent site visits.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL WORK:

• Supervises, designs, evaluates and coordinates the work of construction projects and provides technical advice on complex design projects;
• Performs management and administration of building construction projects;
• Inspects building construction projects performed by City crews, private contractors or utility companies, including excavations, building construction, repair and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and other various building component operations and related areas;
• Monitors and inspects construction equipment and supplies for adherence to quality control and specification requirements;
• Drafts preliminary, base, construction and presentation drawings to produce development plans and preliminary designs for architectural projects;
• Designs and develops comprehensive scope of work plan in accordance with project requirements and objectives, and develops project costs and personnel budgets for assigned projects;
• Operates and maintains files and coordinates activities of contractors, facility occupants and/or utilities with work scheduled by City crews and independent contractors;
• Coordinates development of project schedules and plans with City Directors, administrative staff and School Principals;
• Serves as a designer, advisor and planner for assigned projects and influences design construction layout concepts;
• Negotiates, develops and executes contracts and bid proposals with contractors and City crews to complete project work and supervises installations for adherence to project design requirements;
• Performs design projects in support of a city construction service using a Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) system and develops technical specification design packages for projects;
• Utilizes CAD for the inspection and maintenance of Emergency Battery Unit (EBU) inspections and replacement;
• Performs inspections of building construction projects in School and City buildings;
• Inspects building construction projects performed by City crews, private contractors or utility companies, including excavations, building construction, mechanical, electrical and other various building components;
• Monitors and inspects construction equipment and supplies for adherence to quality control and specification requirements;
• Develops construction specifications and coordinates material selections for building projects with vendors, manufacturers and other professional design firms;
• Develops presentation drawings and initial construction designs;
• Performs architectural design and project administration for minor projects under the supervision of Facilities Superintendent and Chief of Facilities;
• Researches City files for development of baseline information for project designs;
• Provides data and information to engineering, architectural, consultants and construction firms to develop contracted projects;
• Reviews, analyzes and researches building construction plans, projects and specifications for conformity with standards, regulations and operating practices;
• Maintains thorough and accurate documentation of all inspection process;
• Calculates estimates and quantities for building construction projects;
• Performs field review to check base drawings for completeness; Researches and responds to questions on a variety of issues from contractors; citizens, consultants and City employees relating to the condition of citywide projects;
• Monitors, maintains, and updates AutoCad drawing files for inspection and testing of life safety emergency battery units throughout City and School buildings;
• Maintains and updates the Facilities Division website;
• Coordinates regularly with others to enhance interdepartmental efficiency;
• Provides guidance and demonstrations to new employees in similar positions;
• Keeps supervisors informed of work progress, issues, and potential solutions;
• Attends meetings and training to stay current on relevant practices and developments;
• Responds to citizen inquiries courteously and promptly;
• Performs additional duties as required by the classification.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Thorough knowledge in coordinating construction projects from conception to completion;
• Ability to manage project budgets from estimating to invoicing;
• Thorough knowledge of current operations and procedures in CAD systems;
• Thorough knowledge of the types and grades of tools, equipment and materials used in civic construction projects;
• Thorough knowledge of building construction procedures and techniques;
• Substantial knowledge of construction design principles and practices;
• Substantial knowledge of building technology and construction drafting;
• Substantial knowledge of construction materials and specifications;
• Substantial knowledge of construction principles and practices;
• Substantial knowledge of mathematical calculations used in engineering design and construction project design and cost estimations;
• Substantial knowledge of codes and other state and local laws, rules and regulations pertaining to building construction and site preparation;
• Some knowledge of engineering principles;
• Ability to operate complex CAD software and hardware;
• Ability to complete inspections of construction projects in assigned area;
• Ability to supervise, train, evaluate and coordinate the work of others including contractors and city workers;
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications and blueprints;
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language;
• Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures and instructions;
• Ability to prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations;
• Ability to operate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks;
• Ability to use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions;
• Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines;
• Ability and willingness to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology;
• Integrity, ingenuity and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate Degree in either: Engineering, Architectural or Building Technology or a related field; and
• Three to five years of experience in building construction projects; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.

REQUIRED SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Driver’s License.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to communicate effectively;
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to inspect public properties, and other facilities or sites;
• Sufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment;
• Sufficient strength and endurance, with or without reasonable accommodation to lift, carry and move objects, through a full range of motion, up to 20 pounds occasionally, 10 pounds frequently and 5 pounds, consistently;
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to visit public properties and other facilities or sites.