Project Coordinator (Strategic Planning and Design)

Position SummaryOversee and coordinate assigned construction, landscape, architectural mechanical, electrical or affordable housing project activities including the planning, designing and developing of major projects; implement program goals and objectives and perform a variety of administrative, professional and technical tasks in support of assigned area of responsibility. Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional RequirementsEducation and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, landscape architecture, architectural design, planning, or business administration; andFour (4) years of project management, implementation and coordination experience; andTo include two (2) years of lead or supervisory experience. Additional RequirementsPossession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire. Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Preferred KnowledgeOperations, services and activities of a capital improvement programPrinciples of construction, and/or landscape, engineering, design and development, as applicable to assigned area of responsibilityPrinciples of construction, housing rehabilitation and affordable housing developments, as applicable to assigned area of responsibilityPrinciples of architectural design and development, as applicable to assigned area of responsibilityPrinciples of affordable housing design and development, as applicable to assigned area of responsibilityMethods and techniques used in engineering construction projects, as applicable to assigned area of responsibilityMethods and techniques of landscape architecture, and/or architectural design as applicable to assigned area of responsibilityMethods and techniques of developing housing rehabilitation and affordable housing developments, as applicable to assigned area of responsibilityPlanning issues, policies, procedures, processes and applicationsBasic procedures, methods and techniques of budget preparation and controlPrinciples of Construction related to commercial, utility and facility maintenanceModern office equipment including computersPertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and safety regulationsPrinciples of supervision, training and performance evaluationPreferred Skills & AbilitiesCoordinate and direct construction, landscape or architectural projects and programsCoordinate and direct housing rehabilitation and affordable housing developmentsMonitor contractors hired to implement affordable housing developmentsRecommend and implement goals and objectives for providing project coordinationInterpret and explain City policies and proceduresPrepare and administer project program budgetsAllocate limited resources in a cost effective mannerRead and interpret construction documentsMonitor Contractors hired to implement infrastructure, projects and exhibitsPrepare and present clear and concise technical reportsMake independent judgments involving interpreting contracts, purchases and construction documentsResearch diverse technical material and summarize dataConduct public and technical meetingsSupervise, direct and coordinate the work of lower level staffSelect, supervise, train and evaluate staffCoordinate contracted activities of the affordable housing and social services programOperate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applicationsRespond to requests and inquiries from the general publicCommunicate clearly and conciselyPerform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodationEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including the general public