Engineering Project Coordinator

The City of Charlotte is dedicated to providing quality public services and enhancing the quality of life for its residents. The Engineering Project Coordinator will manage and coordinate tasks within large construction and maintenance projects for City infrastructure, ensuring timely and quality completion while working closely with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and manages specific tasks related to assigned component(s) at various stages of a project (programming, design, bids and contract awards, or construction); works closely with others on projects and related programs to ensure tasks fit into overall project; ensures timely and quality completion; and monitors progress
• Oversees contracted third-party service providers to ensure timely and quality delivery of services; inspects completed work to ensure compliance with contracts; works to resolve problems; and monitors and ensures compliance
• Conducts field inspections and tests
• Prepares, receives, and reviews construction and engineering plans, designs, and specifications pertaining to projects; requests consultants to provide modeling, testing, planning, and engineering studies in support of project analysis and design; and reviews and verifies engineering calculations
• Provides administrative and technical support to project management teams and those in the field; complies and analyzes data needed to monitor project budgets and expenses; processes purchases and work orders related to assignments
• Applies for and maintains required permits; and coordinates with federal, state, and local agencies for permits
• Performs engineering analysis, troubleshooting, and preliminary design of gravity sewer collection systems and water distribution systems
• Assists with the development of project descriptions and cost estimates
• Assists project managers with public outreach; attends public meetings; solicits input and feedback; develops press releases and public materials
• Communicates with internal and external customers; participates in related internal meetings; provides information to project management; reviews and resolves problems; and recommends improvements
• Assists with data compilation and regulatory reporting functions; facilitates adherence to reporting requirements
• Reviews as-built information after inspection; forwards information to GIS
• Attends meetings; meets general training requirements
• Performs other related job duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited school
• One (1) year of related work experience in design or technical planning experience demonstrating responsibility for the coordination of tasks in civil engineering or municipal capital improvement projects
• Requires valid driver's license
• Must obtain and maintain and City Driver's Permit
• Prefers certification (or ability to obtain certification within one year of hire) as an Engineering Intern (or equivalent credentials in field of specialty)