City Building Projects Coordinator - Renovation & Maintenance

City of Baltimore, Department of Planning; United States; On-site; USD 63,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance (optional)

AD&D

FSA plans

Wellness programs

Job summary

City of Baltimore, Department of Planning is seeking an Operations Specialist I to oversee building maintenance projects and conduct cost/benefit analyses. The role requires evaluating contract drawings, preparing cost estimates, and coordinating with contractors and in-house staff to ensure timely, compliant project delivery.

The position emphasizes rigorous record-keeping, reporting, and collaboration across teams, with a focus on maintaining facility quality and adherence to agency policies.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of building renovation and maintenance methods and material.
• Knowledge of inspection methods.
• Ability to read and interpret contract drawings, plans and specifications.
• Ability to prepare cost estimates.
• Ability to evaluate request for renovation or maintenance work.
• Ability to deal effectively with others.
• Ability to maintain records and write reports.

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes building maintenance projects based on Departmental priorities and project cost/benefit analysis.
• Oversees projects from start to finish including meetings with contractors and evaluating work for satisfactory completion.
• Processes bids, quotes, and requirements in accordance with fiscal practices and policies.
• Maintains comprehensive analysis of Departmental facilities with suggestions on long and short term maintenance requirements.
• Prepares expenditures status reports for program administration and evaluation.
• Maintains project progress for planning and expenditure control.
• Ensures communication and coordination among in-house working parties, contractors, and staff.

Skills

Renovation knowledge

Inspection methods

Read contract drawings

Cost estimation

Record keeping

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

City of Baltimore, Department of Planning is seeking an Operations Specialist I to oversee building maintenance projects and conduct cost/benefit analyses. The role requires evaluating contract drawings, preparing cost estimates, and coordinating with contractors and in-house staff to ensure timely, compliant project delivery.

The position emphasizes rigorous record-keeping, reporting, and collaboration across teams, with a focus on maintaining facility quality and adherence to agency policies.