Project Coordinator

(INTRA-DEPARTMENT)

JOB OPENING

CITY OF FARMINGTON

JOB POSITION #171: Project Coordinator

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1

DEPARTMENT: Community Works

WORK LOCATION: West Annex, 805 Municipal Drive (2nd Floor)

PAY GRADE: L - Exempt

HIRING RANGE: $23.7009 - $36.38739 / Hour

DAYS WORKED: Monday - Friday

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

TYPE OF POSITION: Regular/Full-Time

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED: Monday, October 30, 2023

JOB DUTIES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Project Management and Coordination

Works under the general guidance and direction of the City Engineer.

Performs general project management and administration.

Assists Project Manager/Engineer in managing projects. May even manage similar projects.

Must be trained in NMDOT's Tribal/Local Public Agency (T/LPA) Certification and Training Program.

Assists the Person in Responsible Charge with federally funded projects. These responsibilities are outlined in the NMDOT T/LPA Handbook, they may be in project management, certification and documentation, and contracts and payroll.

Setup and maintain project files in accordance with the NMDOT filing system.

Coordinate and schedule the pre-construction meeting in accordance with the NMDOT T/LPA Handbook.

Ensure that all testing equipment is calibrated, and documentation is on file.

Upload documents and manage the LCP Tracker.

Upload documents and mange the B2Gnow Tracker.

Ensure all traffic control diaries are completed, signed and up to date.

Check all haul tickets for mathematical accuracy, completeness, and numerical sequence prior to calculating the total daily quantity.

Enforce contractor's compliance with contract requirements (i.e. Buy America, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), EEO, traffic control/Safety, etc.)

Set up and maintain source book and documentation.

May coordinate with contractors to establish the work plan for each phase of project.

Assists with design review; including advising contractors, architects, developers and members of the public on code interpretations, code requirements, and plan deficiencies.

Construction Inspection

May assist in project inspections when needed.

Coordinates with the Chief Construction Inspector to facilitate the construction inspection of the project.

Performs routine semi-skilled and technical construction inspection work for environmental, water, sewer, street and other public works projects and programs. Assure compliance with federal, state and local codes and standards and contractual provisions.

Inspects and approves all phases of public and private construction when necessary and improvement work contracted by Community Works Department and other departments, as requested, to assure that the appropriate construction is completed in compliance with the plans, standards, specifications, special requirements, codes and regulations; issues correction notices or approvals as required.

Inspects and approves construction and installation of streets, curb, gutter, sidewalk, storm drains, sewer lines, water lines, water meters, hydrants, service lines, and fire lines, cross connection control devices and related utilities and structures as assigned.

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

Performs work in accordance with 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 inspection 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.

Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with five years' of relevant experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

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; considerable knowledge of public works inspection methods.

Considerable skill in reading and interpreting construction drawings, plans and specifications, and 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 tape measure, 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 land use developments, construction sites, or 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.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/D/V

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