Project Coordinator

Salary : $45,323.20 Annually
Location : Palm Springs, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 640-01
Department: Utilities
Opening Date: 10/12/2023
SUMMARY
Project coordinator position is a support position responsible for technical work for the complete design, permitting, bidding and construction of capital improvement projects. This position reports directly to the Project Manager.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
The following duties are normal for this position.

• Assists project manager with implementation of capital improvements and miscellaneous infrastructure projects.
• Facilitates communications among engineers, contractors, vendors, staff, citizens, governmental state, and regulatory agencies.
• Assists with the constructive reviews of contract documents, preparing reports for project implementation; procures services and required permits for related projects.
• Prepares permit application and processes permits through regulatory agencies as required.
• Meets with permit agencies as required to review design criteria and permit requirements.
• Prepares contract documents and specifications for Project Managers review
• Assists with the preparation of Council Agenda items for awarding of proposed design and construction contracts, change orders, and progress reports.
• Coordinates pre-bid meetings with contractors and suppliers.
• Reviews and prepares bid addenda for project manager approval
• Attends bid openings, review bids and qualifies contractors.
• Reviews and provides analysis of contractor's project bids.
• Coordinates, reviews reports, schedules, request for payments, change orders, and estimates prepared for work.

The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High School graduate or GED supplemented by responsible professional experience in engineering practices related to area of assignment. Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering preferred or an equivalent combination of training and experience in project coordination and construction management. Proficiency in Geographical Information Systems (GIS), ArcMap, ArcGIS Online, Microsoft Word and Excel field related computer programs preferred.
Possession of a valid Florida Driver License.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the complete process of design, permitting and construction of utilities and public works facilities.
• Knowledge of engineering and construction principles and practices as applied to the design, construction, and maintenance of utilities and public works facilities.
• Knowledge of mathematical engineering applications, land and surveying methods, and general municipal operations.
• Knowledge of current construction methods and costs for the preparation of estimates.
• Knowledge of the laws and regulations applicable to the design, construction, and inspection of utilities and public works projects.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal permitting agencies and criteria as required for permitting public works facilities.
• Working knowledge of computer skills for GIS, ArcMap, ArcGIS Online, Word documents and spreadsheets.
• Ability to supervise and evaluate subordinate personnel, contractors, and consultants.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, contractors, developers, officials, and the public.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, blueprints, schematics, specifications, contract documents and technical reports and publications.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, officials, administrators, and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to manage workflow with strong organizational skills.

The Village of Palm Springs offers a complete benefits package.
General Benefits Information
If Selected: Conditional Offer of Employment contingent upon Background Check, Physical, Drug Screen (if applicable) and if interviewing for PD, a Psych and Polygraph as well.
PROBATION:
All positions serve a one (1) year probationary period
PENSION PLAN: FRS (Florida Retirement System)

• Mandatory 3% employee contribution of your gross salary
• Fully vested after eight (8) years

HEALTH, DENTAL & LIFE INSURANCE EFFECTIVE:

• Health insurance is with Humana HMO Premier Plan. In-network coverage ONLY. There is NO OUT OF NETWORK MEDICAL COVERAGE
• Dental Insurance is with Humana Traditional Preferred DPPO. Out of Network covered
• Weekly Payroll Deductions:
• Employee Only: $17.31/week
• Employee +1: $53.08/week
• Employee +2: $85.38/week
• Employee Family: $109.62/week

• Insurance coverage becomes effective the 1st of the month following 60th day of employment
• Group Life Insurance policy of $50,000 paid for by the Village for employees

HOLIDAYS:
We have 13 paid holidays per year. Police Holiday is paid or comp'd at ten (10) hours for holiday except birthday which is at 8 hours. Birthday is an additional paid holiday but must be requested approved by supervisor, and taken in the same week as the birthday occurs.
PERSONAL LEAVE TIME:
Accrues weekly from hire date at the rate depending on length of time in service. PLT may be used, paid, after six (6) months.