Infrastructure Project Coordinator: Permitting & Planning

City of Dallas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

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 focuses on coordinating permitting, plan reviews, documentation, and excellent customer service, while overseeing inspections and ensuring contract compliance across multiple utilities and departments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Four years of public sector project experience preferred.
• Experience preparing/negotiating contracts for public/engineering/construction projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects and oversee permitting; maintain communications among departments, contractors, and project personnel.
• Lead plans examiners and ensure compliance across engineering, zoning, and permitting.
• Coordinate testing and documentation to ensure uninterrupted services.
• Review zoning and plats; supervise permits per approved plans; manage covenants/easements and fire tests as needed.
• Ensure contract values match engineering plans and manage water/wastewater/ paving contracts.
• Visit job sites to ensure safe workflows and effective coordination among stakeholders.
• Attend meetings to discuss construction issues and project coordination.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Plan review

Project coordination

Permitting processes

Blueprints interpretation

Customer service

Report writing

Stakeholder communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree + 2 years experience

Bachelor's degree in business/public/engineering/construction management + 2 years

Job description

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 focuses on coordinating permitting, plan reviews, documentation, and excellent customer service, while overseeing inspections and ensuring contract compliance across multiple utilities and departments.