Project Coordinator - Austin Water/Austin Project Connect

Austin, Texas; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

City of Austin is seeking a qualified professional to support project and program management within the Public Works scope. The role involves budgeting, contract coordination, and ensuring regulatory compliance across multiple urban infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities include developing plans, guiding design standards, and communicating with diverse stakeholders, including officials and staff. On-site work at the Waller Creek Center is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with major in a related field and 3 years of experience in construction, engineering, architecture, or related work.
• Experience may substitute education up to four years.
• Experience with state/local governmental agencies and underground utility design.
• Knowledge of City Land Development Code and utility design criteria.
• Ability to communicate with a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Experience developing and monitoring program operating budgets, costs, and schedules.
• Experience coordinating permits/regulatory processes and contract changes.

Responsibilities

• Communicates project and program information to internal and external customers.
• Assists in development and monitoring of project budgets.
• Develops short- and long-range plans for projects or works on routine projects.
• Reviews and processes project change orders; ensures compliance with standards.
• Provides technical advice and assistance to project teams.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and permitting processes.
• Coordinates plans, schedules, and reviews construction/engineering related contracts.

Skills

Project budgeting

Contract management

Project management

Communication

Technical guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Software packages

Job description

* Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.* Communicates project and/or program information to internal and external customers.* Assists in the development and monitoring of project and/or program budgets by completing assignments that may include processing a pay application or monitoring and updating the assigned project budget.* Assists in the development of short- and long-range plans on projects or works on routine projects whereby techniques used are well known and present no unusual engineering problems.* Assists in the development and implementation of operating policies and procedures by providing input as a team member of an established process improvement team.* Ensures compliance with City and other regulatory agency requirements and policies by verifying that regulatory/permitting processes have been identified and permits or approvals acquired for assigned project.* Coordinates development/reviews construction or engineering related contracts, contract documents, and Developer Agreements by reviewing preparing and processing project change orders to projects if change orders are appropriate and in compliance or applying technical quality control review.* Coordinates and evaluates plans, criteria, schedules, etc. for a variety of projects, Programs, and plans or a division and/or section activities.* Assists in the resolution of conflicts and difficult situations by providing supporting documentation, policies and procedures.* Develops, maintains, and improves City of Austin design and construction standards.* Provides technical advice and assistance.* Knowledge of basic engineering and architectural design principles, practices, procedures, and estimating techniques.* Knowledge of project accounting, architectural, and construction methods and the principles, methods, and practices of project management.* Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, and codes associated with project assignment.* Knowledge of budget policies and principles.* Knowledge of contract management principles, methods, and practices.* Skill in adapting, interpreting, and applying guidelines and standards.* Skill in establishing and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external customers.* Skill in using available software packages.* Ability to exercise sound judgment, tact, and diplomacy in all public contacts.* Ability to schedule and coordinate activities between various parties and planning specific aspects of a project.* Ability to communicate in oral or written format to a variety of audiences.* Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a related field, plus three (3) years of experience in construction, engineering, architecture, or related work.* Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years.* Experience working with state and local governmental agencies and departments in underground utility design and construction.* Experience with utility design in relation to light rail.* Knowledge of and/or experience with the City's Land Development Code, Austin Water's Utilities Criteria Manual, TCEQ utility design criteria, and/or other code and criteria related to water, reclaimed water, and wastewater infrastructure.* Experience in communication with a wide variety of stakeholders including elected officials.* Experience managing feedback from a diverse team of planners, engineers, technical staff, and/or stakeholders.* Experience developing and monitoring program operating budgets, costs, and schedules.**Primary Work Location:** Waller Creek Center, 625 E 10th St**Competitive Benefits**: Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits.**Career Growth**: Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities.**Competitive Benefits**: Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits.**Career Growth**: Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities.