Project Coordination Specialist

City-of-Shreveport,-L; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Shreveport, LA seeks a capable project administrator to support contract negotiations, assist design/construction preparations, and coordinate with contractors and consultants. You will help prepare solicitations, track bids, and manage service delivery for department operations.

The role requires strong customer service, the ability to read and interpret plans, and basic computer skills. Expect travel within the locality; you may supervise clerical staff and ensure deadlines are met

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of project administration or administrative duties with a municipality.
• Customer service skills and the ability to gather and evaluate facts and earn trust.
• Possess a valid Louisiana Driver's license and maintain a healthy driving record.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications; compare characteristics of construction phases.
• Basic computer skills such as reading and responding to email.

Responsibilities

• Assists project management teams with contract negotiations and preparations for design and construction.
• Works in coordination with project management team’s contractors and consultants.
• Prepares solicitations and tracks bid processes; manages service delivery of department operations.
• Plans, processes, and implements approved departmental programs.
• Researches, develops, and submits recommendations to improve services and department missions.
• Implements approved work, training, and safety programs.
• Uses computers to type memos, letters, reports, and data; inputs data and files documents.
• Proofreads and approves documents including contracts and service requests.
• Formulates project budget estimates.
• Attends conferences, meetings, and interviews with officials and clients.
• May supervise administrative staff and recruitment processes.
• May perform duties involving PCs and related tasks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Reading plans/specs

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

City of Shreveport, LA seeks a capable project administrator to support contract negotiations, assist design/construction preparations, and coordinate with contractors and consultants. You will help prepare solicitations, track bids, and manage service delivery for department operations.

The role requires strong customer service, the ability to read and interpret plans, and basic computer skills. Expect travel within the locality; you may supervise clerical staff and ensure deadlines are met