Project Coordinator - Street Resurfacing

JOB OPENING

CITY OF FARMINGTON

JOB POSITION #173:  PROJECT COORDINATOR-Street Resurfacing

NUMBER OF VACANCIES:   1

DEPARTMENT: Public Works/Engineering         

WORK LOCATION:  West Annex

HIRING RANGE: $49,843-$75,937/annual       

DAYS WORKED: Monday Friday

HOURS WORKED: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.               

TYPE OF POSITION:  Regular, Full-Time

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED:   Friday, November 30th, 2018

JOB DUTIES

This is a temporary funded regular full time position.  Anticipated to last between 2-4 years subject to city council/bond funding. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Works under the general guidance and direction of Streets Pavement Management Project Engineer in Public Works Department.

Project Management

Performs general project management and administration.

Coordinates the contracting and oversight of design/engineering services, construction bidding process and construction through project completion from design to closeout for a 4 year resurfacing project. Provides interdepartmental coordination for Water, Sewer and Streets division to avoid street cuts and effort duplication following the project for 5 years. Provides coordination with Electric, Gas, phone and internet providers to prevent cuts on resurfaced streets for 5 years.

Monitors contractor efforts, work progress and sets schedules; pursues and assures timely project coordination between cooperating entities, divisions, departments, contractors, commissions etc. to ensure that goals and objectives of project are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters.

Coordinates with contractors to establish the work plan for each phase/type of resurfacing project. Confers with key stakeholders to outline work plan and to assign schedules and tasks.

Prepares project reports for management, client, or others. Using VUEWorks software (or other pavement management/GIS software) prioritizes streets and resurfacing projects then coordinates with the effected utilities to insure minimal street cuts after resurfacing. Responsible for updating the VUEWorks software with the resurfacing as-built information as well as the cold mill program data.

Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems. Responsible for overall quality, communication, coordination and management of project.

Recognize and solve potential problems and evaluate project progress and effectiveness.

Resolve conflicts within scope of authority.

Review and process pay estimates.

Public Coordination

Facilitates the coordination of project and construction management to lessen the impact of the project on the surrounding area including business owners, property owners, managers, tenants, and visiting public.

Shall conduct public meetings and makes presentations and/or participates in public discussion as needed to communicate project goals, progress, timelines and impacts.

Using excellent customer service skills, establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and all members of the general public.

Proposes solutions and confers with contractors, engineers and public stakeholders to solve access and business interruptions; implements agreed on course of action.

Facilitates coordination between Traffic Engineering and contractors for approval of Temporary Traffic Control Plans.

Is responsible for dealing with complaints, inquiries and requests from public stakeholders within scope of authority.

Construction Inspection

Coordinate with the Chief Construction Inspector to insure inspection coverage of the projects.

Performs routine technical construction inspection work for street resurfacing program as necessary. Assure compliance with federal, state and local codes and standards and contractual provisions.

Inspects and approves all phases of public and private utility construction when Interfacing with the resurfacing projects.

Inspect and assure the curb/gutter, sidewalk and ramp construction are in compliance with the ADA and PROWAG Guidelines

Coordinates activities and schedules with utility companies, contractors, property owners and Public Works divisions and other City departments

Performs work in accordance with applicable safety policies and procedures.

Operates a motor vehicle to assist in carrying out the business of the department and the City.

Attendance at work is an essential function of this position.    

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Prepares reports and performs filing duties.

Handles complaints related to construction either personally or by referring to Engineer or Chief Construction Inspector.

Reviews field staking and makes revisions within scope of authority.

Serves as a member of survey crew or flagging as needed.

The duties listed above 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 the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position is subject to the City's Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Program which includes: pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return-to-duty testing, and follow-up testing.

Extensive background checks required.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; or any equivalent combination of education and construction relevant experience, minimum of 5-years total. 

Valid New Mexico driver's license with acceptable driving record for the past three years or state of current residency.

Knowledge of methods and techniques of research, statistical analysis, and report presentation.

Some knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices and methods as applicable to a municipal setting; working knowledge of applicable laws, standards and regulations relating to construction, inspection, safety and traffic control; knowledge of public works inspection methods.

Considerable skill in reading and interpreting construction drawings, plans and specifications,nd contract documents; skill in applying material testing procedures;

Ability to prepare, organize and maintain inspection field and office data, reports and systems.

Ability to perform required mathematical computations.

Ability to analyze data, make recommendations, prepare reports and make presentations.

Ability to effectively communicate complex technical information, orally and in writing, in a professional manner to contractors, developers, property owners, employees, consultants, other governmental agency representatives, City officials and the general public.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Calculator, phone, fax and copy machine, computer (desk top and lap top) and motor vehicles.

Ability to operate personal computer, including word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.  Experience in operating a tape measure, smart level, level, pipe locator, pressure gauges, testing equipment, engineering calculator, motor vehicle, phone, mobile phone and mobile or portable radio sufficient to perform job duties.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be physically capable of moving about on construction work sites.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk, use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk or hear.

Work is performed mostly in field settings. Considerable outdoor work is required in the inspection of various public works facilities. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate testing instruments, computers and various pieces of office equipment.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here 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

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/D/V.

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