Project Coordinator, WM (CIP)

DeKalb County Government; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 64,893 - 104,479; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County Government's CIP (Watershed Management) division seeks an experienced professional to assist in managing programs and projects in compliance with applicable rules. The role coordinates with management, staff, contractors, and stakeholders to advance watershed initiatives.

The position focuses on organizing work, monitoring progress, budgeting, and ensuring timely delivery while advising on strategic planning and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Engineering or closely related field.
• Five years of experience in project and program management.
• Experience with local, state, and federal regulatory compliance.
• Strong coordination with multiple stakeholders and teams.

Responsibilities

• Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; prioritizes and schedules work activities to meet objectives; ensures staff have resources to complete tasks; monitors progress; consults with staff to assist with complex issues; provides progress reports to management; assists with updating procedure manuals.
• Assists in managing assigned program; evaluates effectiveness and efficiency; makes recommendations on priorities/goals; coordinates with management teams, contractors, vendors, County staff; prepares program documents for action.
• Assists planners with strategic/long-range planning; participates in local/regional planning; monitors legislation; keeps administrators apprised of developments; ensures compliance with new laws.
• Coordinates projects; monitors daily activities; resolves problems; attends meetings; sets budgets/schedules; provides status reports.
• Assists in bidding processes; reviews proposals; administers contracts; prepares change orders; verifies pay estimates; prepares required documentation.
• Inspects projects for compliance; visits sites; meets with contractors; ensures safety and quality control; prepares reports.
• Provides information and technical assistance regarding program compliance and status; discusses issues and recommends solutions.

Skills

Project and program management

Budgeting

Stakeholder coordination

Regulatory compliance

Technical guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or closely related field

Job description

Vacancy

CIP (Watershed Management)

Salary

$64,893 - $104,479 Salary Grade: 21 FLSA: Exempt

Purpose of Classification

The purpose of this classification is to assist in managing an assigned program and to coordinate assigned projects for the County's Watershed Management department in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations.

Essential Functions

• Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; prioritizes and schedules work activities in order to meet objectives; ensures subordinates have the proper resources needed to complete the assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex/problem situations and provide technical expertise; provides progress and activity reports to management; and assists with the revision of procedure manuals as appropriate.
• Assists in managing assigned program; evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of program operations; makes recommendations regarding and implements priorities, goals and objectives; monitors program requirements and deadlines to ensure compliance; coordinates program activities with program management teams, contractors, vendors, County staff, and other key stakeholders; and assists in preparing program documents for County administrators and Board of Commissioners action and approval.
• Assists the program administrators with strategic and long-range planning for program operations; participates in planning efforts at the local and regional level; monitors pending legislation for impact on operations; keeps program administrators apprised of developments at the state and federal level; and ensures compliance with new legislation.
• Coordinates assigned projects; monitors daily project activities; resolves problems; attends meetings; sets and monitors budgets and schedules; monitors project progress; and provides status reports to program administrators as requested.
• Assists in the bidding process for assigned project; reviews proposals; interviews selected firms; administers contracts; ensures compliance with contract documents; prepares and submits change orders; verifies pay estimates; and prepares and submits required documentation.
• Inspects projects for compliance with plans, specifications and regulations; visits projects in progress; meets with contractors; ensures safety compliance; monitors quality control; performs completion walkthroughs; and compiles, prepares, and submits related reports.
• Provides information and technical assistance to contractors, engineers, other County employees, or other individuals/agencies regarding program compliance, status and related issues; discusses problem areas and recommends solutions to problems; and responds to routine questions.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or closely related field; five years of experience in project and program management related to area of assignment; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

License or Certification Required

Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.