Construction Services Coordinator

Salary: $50,464.00 - $68,884.00 Annually
Location : 17800 E 10 Mile Rd, MI
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 11212023
Department: Public Works & Service
Opening Date: 11/21/2023
Closing Date: 12/5/2023 4:30 PM Eastern
Position Summary
Performs intermediate technical and administrative work in overseeing, and coordinating the management of Public works related programs; coordinates assigned activities with other departments, outside agencies, and the general public; provides highly responsible and complex assistance to the Director of Public Works; does related work as required. Facilitate DPWS department safety and training program. Work is performed under the supervision of the Director of Public Works & Service.
Essential Job Functions
An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the duties which the employee may be expected to perform. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

1. Collects, analyzes, develops standards for and presents technical documentation and information for use in planning, design, procurement, construction, monitoring and compliance work as well as coordination of technical projects.
2. Confers with the DPWS Director on key issues and progress being made toward objectives. Makes recommendations to assist management in making needed improvements.
3. Assembles and summarizes technical data into charts and graphs, maintains and modifies databases, records and specialized logs.
4. Attend construction meetings.
5. Perform construction administration tasks for municipal engineering projects.
6. Use GIS equipment and software in support of technical projects.
7. Assist management with scheduling, reports and other correspondence.
8. Follow security and safety policies and procedures in carrying out work duties.
9. Performs other duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Minimum Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities and minimum qualifications necessary to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.
Requirements include the following:

• Five years of experience in technical work that includes construction engineering, project management, public administration or similar.

• Valid State of Michigan driver's license and the ability to maintain a satisfactory driving record throughout the course of employment.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• General civil construction practices and procedures

• Hardware and software directly supporting assigned areas of responsibility. Microsoft Office & BS&A experience desired.

• The principles and theories associated with Water, Wastewater and Road Maintenance.

• Principles of asset management.

ABILITY TO:

• Effectively manage time, in order to complete short and long-term goals with minimal supervision.

• Establish effective working relationships and use good judgement, when dealing with residents, employees, contractors, representatives of other governmental agencies, professional contacts, other city administrators and the general public.

• Critically assess situations, solve problems, work effectively under stress, within deadlines, and in emergency situations.

• Use basic office equipment such as telephone, calculator, copier, fax and computer with applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheet, database, GIS/mapping and email/internet.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• All City positions require the ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language as necessary for the position, including the ability to follow written and oral instructions.

• City employees are expected to possess and maintain a record of orderly, law-abiding citizenship, sobriety, integrity and loyalty as it pertains to and reflects upon their employment with the City.

• Read and interpret engineering plans and specifications.

• Coordinate and facilitate completion of multiple and varied assignments.

• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works both in an office and in the field. The employee is regularly required to communicate in person and by telephone, read regular and small print, view and produce written and electronic documents and enter data on a computer keyboard. The employee must be mobile in both an office and field setting, stand, sit, stoop, walk and kneel, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items of moderate weight and must frequently operate a vehicle to travel to other locations.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is also required to work in the field to inspect and direct engineering and public works projects. While on project sites, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions and moving mechanical parts and/or machinery. The noise level in the office work environment is usually quiet to moderate but may become loud on project sites.
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City of Eastpointe and employee and is subject to change by the City of Eastpointe as the needs of the City and requirements of the job change.