Construction Projects
Coordinator
GENERAL PURPOSE
Under general direction of the Facilities Construction
Superintendent, performs highly skilled work of a
professional construction manager related to the planning,
design and construction of buildings; participates in the
organization and review of City projects; consultant
contract administration: and performs related duties as
assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is an experienced level in the construction
administration series. Incumbents are responsible for
assigned tasks and projects, analysis, and general review of
the work of consultants and technical staff. Some positions
may have specific focus in electrical/mechanical components
of construction projects.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations
of the various types of work that may be performed. The
omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude
them from the position if the work is similar, related or a
logical assignment to this class.
• Prepares construction documents, cost estimates and other
necessary work for the completion of design projects as may
be assigned
• Reviews designs, drawings, payment requests, and schedules
prepared by consultants
• Serves as construction manager and construction
administrator for CIP projects which may include: site
visits and field inspections of projects under construction;
RFI’s and Change Orders; pay requests: punchlists;
observation and project closeout
• Evaluate and recommend electrical/mechanical system
architecture
• Prepares reports and presentation materials for various
boards, commission and City Council meetings and attends
those meetings
• Represents the City department and division to various
commissions, consultants, and City departments as may be
assigned. Coordinates work with consultants and applicable
city, county, state, and other agencies
• Responds to inquiries from the public
• Works cooperatively with other employees, customers,
clients, and the public
• Assists other City departments on vertical construction
and remodel projects. Participates in the preparation of
elements of the City’s facility space planning program and
capital improvement program. Makes recommendations on
development proposals
• Represents the department and division at public meetings
• Confers with builders, engineers, contractors, architects,
and the public concerning city development policies,
procedures, interpretation and application of City master
plans, polities, and conditions imposed on approved
applications
• Participates in the writing and administration of grants,
and insures compliance with funding stipulations.
• Plans, organizes, reviews, and evaluates assigned tasks;
coordinates multiple projects (including the analysis,
design, construction documents and cost estimates)
• Prepares reports and recommendations; interprets laws,
policies, procedures, regulations, drawings, specifications,
site and building plans, and other statistical data; prepare
visual displays (such as maps, graphs, and statistical
charts)
• Assists in the preparation of technical documents,
reports, and correspondence; conduct analyses and make
technical documents, reports, and correspondence; conduct
analyses and make accurate recommendations based on study
findings
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a
major in architecture, mechanical or electrical engineering,
construction management or related field and three year’s
experience in construction administration, or
electrical/mechanical experience, procurement or Facilities
operations experience. An equivalent combination of
education and experience may substitute for education on a
year for year basis. A valid Arizona driver’s license and
the physical capability of operating vehicles safely on
Public Street as well as off-road in a variety of desert
terrain.
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A degree in architecture, electrical/mechanical engineering,
construction management, or a related field; evidence of
increasing responsibility, management training, and
experience is important; working knowledge of CADD and
Project Management Software. Extensive knowledge of the
principles, procedures, standards, practices, information
sources and trends in the field of construction management
as applied to preparation of designs, plans, specifications
and cost estimates for projects. An understanding of public
administration and the interrelationship between ordinances,
policies, standards, procedures and practices associated
with applicable federal, state, and local laws and
regulations. Preference will be given to those applicants
who have specific experience evaluating and recommending
electrical/mechanical system architecture.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical and mental demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by employees to
successfully perform the essential functions of this class.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
regularly required to sit; talk or hear, both in person and
by phone; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate
standard office equipment; and reach with hands or arms.
Occasionally the employee is also required to walk or climb
in areas under construction. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision, color vision, and
the ability to adjust focus.
Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is
regularly required to use written and oral communication
skills; read and interpret data, information and documents
and solve complex problems; use math and mathematical
reasoning; create and draw construction plans; perform
highly detailed work under changing intensive deadlines, on
multiple concurrent tasks; work with constant interruptions;
and interact with officials and the public.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this class.
The employee generally works under typical office
conditions; the noise level is usually moderate. Frequently
the incumbent will be subject to atmospheric conditions;
fumes, odor, dust, mist; and field construction conditions
where noise levels are consistent with that environment.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Revised: 8/06
City of Peoria Arizona an Equal Opportunity Employer
DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS, ANY
APPLICANT REQUIRING ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT.
Employment Hotline (Voice Only):
623-773-7105
Human Resources (Voice/TDD): 623-773-7100
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