Project Coordinator - City of North Port, FL : Job Details

General DescriptionSupervises project compliance, coordination of budgeting, purchasing contractor selection and operations; coordinates construction/renovations of City-owned facilities; and performs a variety of special projects. Work is performed under the general direction of the Facilities Manager.Essential Job Functions* Provides construction project oversight for current City facility renovations; ensures coordination with the City's Capital Improvement Program and Department budgets.* Acts as project coordinator for facility renovations/improvements; works directly with outside contractors to ensure accuracy of work; tracks and reports project costs.* Prepares and administers budget; performs cost analysis of services provided and establishes performance measures.* May develops RFPs, RFBs and project estimates.* Participates in conceptual development of facility improvement plans; provides input into Facility Master Plan.* Updates and maintains automated work order system for more efficient customer service and performance reporting.(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned, including City-directed work assignments in the event of a declared emergency.)WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Working Conditions:While performing the duties of this job, the employee's work is typically performed in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.Risk/Safety Conditions:This position requires minimal exposure or risk to physical health and/or physical safety (e.g., exposure to environmentally hazardous material, heavy equipment, etc.)Physical Activities:The work is light: exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Additional requirements include: balancing, climbing, crouching, feeling, fingering, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking.Position requires the operation of a City vehicle and various types of industrial and residential cleaning equipment, general hand tools, and basic construction and repair materials.(Occasional=1-3 Hrs; Frequent=3-5 Hrs; Constant=5-8 Hrs - Per Work Day)Knowledge/Skills/Abilities* Knowledge of laws and regulations affecting the building industry, including permitting process; ability to work from blueprints.* Knowledge of building and grounds maintenance, operations and techniques, including landscaping practices, irrigation, plumbing and electrical repair and equipment maintenance.* Knowledge of sound project management principles, with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, including capital projects.* Skilled in the utilization of enterprise-wide financial systems, spreadsheets, and databases.* Skilled in the use of small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.* Skilled in using computers for data entry, word processing and accounting purposes.* Ability to organize and communicate effectively.* Ability to prepare complex financial reports from a variety of sources.* Ability to analyze work methods and procedures, with general understanding of performance measures.* Ability to communicate effectively and clearly - both orally and in writing, and at all levels of the organization.* Ability to exercise considerable independent judgment and discretion in evaluating situations, based on established policies and procedures.* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and to communicate with other employees, departments and outside agencies.* Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and the public.Education, Experience, Licenses and CertificationsEducation and Experience:* Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.* License as a Building Official, Building Plans Examiner or Building Inspector preferred.* ·Two (2) years of work experience in construction and building trade, facility and grounds maintenance, to include one (1) year supervisory experience.(A comparable amount of relevant training, education and/or experience may be substituted for the above qualifications.)Licenses and Certifications:Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Florida driver's license by date of hire.Emergency Response ResponsibilityEvery City employee has emergency response responsibilities, though not every position will require routine assignments during an emergency event. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official job description. Assignments in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature, with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically and operationally challenging conditions.Hiring Range StatementPlease note, the hiring pay range for this position is the minimum up to a rate equal to or less than the midpoint of the salary range.Veterans Preference StatementThe City of North Port, FL is an Affirmative Action/ADA/Veterans' Preference and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities are Encouraged to Apply.