Infrastructure Project Coordinator I

City of Dallas; United States; On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Dallas is seeking a Project Coordinator I to provide technical and administrative support for planning, developing, and managing paving, drainage, water, wastewater, and floodplain projects to meet the city's development codes and construction standards.

The role ensures permitting, plan review, accurate documentation, and competent customer service while coordinating across departments, contractors, and city staff to keep projects on schedule and within scope.

Qualifications

• Education requirements include a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience requirement: four years in managing public sector projects or related construction activities.
• Equivalencies allow an associate or bachelor’s degree with two years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee permitting processes, communicating with departments, contractors, and project personnel.
• Lead plans examiners and ensure compliance with engineering, zoning, permitting standards.
• Review plans for zoning compliance and issue permits per approved plans; manage related documents and approvals.
• Coordinate backflow agreements, covenants, easements, and fire flow tests as needed.
• Ensure safety on sites and manage project timelines and communications.

Skills

Plan review

Project coordination

Permitting

Contract management

Customer service

Education

High school or GED

Associate degree + 2 years experience

Bachelor’s degree in business/public administration/engineering/construction management

Job description

The City of Dallas is seeking a Project Coordinator I to provide technical and administrative support for planning, developing, and managing paving, drainage, water, wastewater, and floodplain projects to meet the city's development codes and construction standards.

The role ensures permitting, plan review, accurate documentation, and competent customer service while coordinating across departments, contractors, and city staff to keep projects on schedule and within scope.