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At the City, we are committed to employing individuals who reflect our community’s diverse backgrounds and this position is crucial in the success and strategic direction of a growing and evolving community. We appreciate and leverage the vast experience individuals bring beyond the technical requirements of a job. If you are an individual with similar experience listed here please consider applying. Experience and skills combined with commitment to our core values is key to building a greater community now and for the next generation.
About our Community
About this Opportunity
Coordinates and supports a variety of projects for the Public Works Department as assigned.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Prepares contract documents, processes contract amendments and purchase orders, tracks documents through the approval process
- Prepares accurate and complete Council resolutions and other official documents
- Coordinates bidding activities
- Recommends and implements departmental electronic file structures and document storage practices
- Tracks and updates project status including monitoring budget, expenditures, and change orders for multiple projects using project management software
- Prepares and maintains project schedules; communicates project information; attends project meetings as assigned
- Develops and maintains project and/or operations dashboards
- Creates templates to report various project and/or operations schedule milestones, cost information and scope deliverables
- Assists with the utilization of new technology and software, identifies and recommends process improvements, and coordinates and facilitates training
- Tracks and facilitates review and processing of pay applications/invoices
- Coordinates public meetings and other events; assists with the planning and preparation of public communications
- Reviews and proposes updates to Public Works’ SOPs and templates
- Prepares project award applications; collects and provides appropriate documentation
- Monitors and tracks required insurance documents
- Performs related work as required
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
- At least two years of relevant college-level course work or an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in construction, project management or a related field and three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in program/project/event coordination and management, and/or process improvement;
- An equivalent combination of education and/or experience (i.e., one year of relevant experience may substitute for one year of education)
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations
Additional Information
Work Schedule:
Monday -Friday 7:30am to 4:30pm
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
The City of Cedar Rapids is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All job applicants will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history).
Applicants with Disabilities
We respect and value people with disabilities and are committed to providing a workplace culture of disability inclusion. People with disabilities are supported during the hiring process and are encouraged to apply for employment with the City of Cedar Rapids. In support of the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations will be provided to those in need of assistance with the application and interview process. To request an accommodation, contact the City's Human Resources department by phone at 319-286-5000 or by email at hr@cedar-rapids.org.
We offer benefits and beyond for our employees and their families!
The City of Cedar Rapids provides outstanding pay, benefits, time off, including:
- Medical co-insurance for participating providers of 90% plan / 10% employee
- Iowa Public Employee’s Retirement Pension plans (IPERS) (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) with a 9.44% City contribution and 6.29% employee contribution
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Up to $3,000 per year in educational assistance
- 4 weeks of paid parental leave
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness – (The PSLF program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time for a qualifying employer. See more info here. )
- Generous flex leave (paid-time off)
- Annual pay increases
- Typically receive annual cost of living increase depending on budget
- 100% City paid basic life insurance
- Dental, vision, long-term disability, and supplemental life insurance
- Commitment to professional development
- View our non-bargaining Choice Plan Benefits Summary (Download PDF reader)
