Engineering Project Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY The Engineering Project Coordinator plans, coordinates and performs various fiscal, accounting and constructability functions for the City of Conroe's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Some duties are relative to general accounting, accounts payable and receivable, and generating requisitions. Other duties are relative to Assistant Project Manager. QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: High School diploma or equivalent. College education in engineering, construction or math and/or Associate of Science degree in construction management or related field with civil courses preferred. Minimum of seven years related state or local government experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Special Requirements: Texas Department of Public Safety - Public Works Institute Local Government Project Procedures Qualification City of Conroe's Super User for Civcast City of Conroe's Super User for Raken Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of Texas purchasing laws. Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheets. Skill interacting with consultant engineers and contractors for the schedules to meet all City of Conroe deadlines. Skill interacting with utility companies to facilitate new service and relocate existing services that interfere with new proposed city infrastructure. Ability to organize, plan and keep up with work schedules and employee assignments. Ability to field investigate projects to assure proper and feasible design of public works projects. Ability to visit sites and give engineering advice to city contractors or city departments. Ability to recognize the importance of projects and prepare studies based on field conditions and economic alternatives. Ability to review contractor/city staff progress of construction. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, and to make effective presentations to various groups and assemblies. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work is light and requires the ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: balancing, crouching, fingering, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, mental acuity, reaching, repetitive motions, speaking, standing, stooping, talking and visual acuity. BENEFITS The City of Conroe offers great benefits such as medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance program, paid time off and free membership at the City's pool and recreation center facilities. Starting salary for this position is $68,338 annually. The City of Conroe is an Equal Opportunity Employer Must pass background check and pre-employment substance abuse screening as a condition of employment. A motor vehicle record check and job-related doctor's physical exam may also be required. Safety-sensitive positions remain subject to random drug and alcohol testing after hire. #J-18808-Ljbffr