Stormwater Project Coordinator I (Contract)

Prince George's County Government; Largo (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Prince George's County Government’s Department of Public Works & Transportation seeks a Contract Project Coordinator I to assist in monitoring Storm Drain Maintenance construction projects, enforce contract requirements, and support field inspections.

The role involves preparing inspection reports, reviewing plans and change orders, coordinating with project managers, and ensuring compliance with codes, plans, and specifications.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in Structural or Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a closely related field.
• One year of experience in inspection, construction supervision or construction engineering.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class C driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site field inspections of construction projects, perform in-field measurements of excavation and materials quantities to monitor progress and payment, and determine compliance/non-compliance with plans and specifications.
• Enforce requirements of the Contract Documents, including General Conditions, Standard Specifications, Contract Drawings, Bid Specification Manual, Permits, and State and local codes and ordinances.
• Review project plans, specifications, and cost estimates at each submission phase to determine if submitted plans and specifications comply with contractual requirements.
• Review change orders, verify and process general contractor payments.
• Perform daily on-site field visits to construction sites to monitor and determine the progress of projects/jobs.
• Perform follow-up inspections and overview of inspections performed by others to determine compliance status and notify the Supervisor if compliance is not obtained.
• Inspect the materials delivered to the project site to ensure they are in compliance with contract documents.
• Observe and document critical components of construction to ensure compliance with contract documents.
• Monitor the project sites for any potential safety violations.
• Prepare documentation related to pre-construction conditions of each project site via video recording and digital photographs and document construction and noncompliance issues with photos.
• Maintain communications through consultations with project managers, supervisors, other governmental personnel, citizens, professionals, contractors, and officials.
• Create and maintain a copy of all plans, addenda, specifications, and correspondence relating to each project.
• Provide written results of each inspection or investigation that documents the progress of work/quality of work, weather conditions, number, and type of personnel on-site, and any problems with the project work and quantities of items completed.
• Assist with reviewing and analyzing proposals for change order claims and contract disputes.
• Assist Supervisor, and Project Managers in data collection (utility, property, file, research, etc.), recording of easements/agreements in land records, resolving of Office of Law issues, filing for permits for construction, performing field measurements, drafting construction cost estimates, and drafting scope of work for proposed projects.
• Participate in constructability reviews and provide comments on plans and specifications before project advertisement for bid and review projects under construction.
• Act as a liaison to the Department and other agencies to address issues that pertain to the Section.
• Prepare draft correspondence to the public regarding inspection results, the status of complaint referrals, and outcomes of all drainage complaints.
• Identify and initiate the resolution of potential issues to ensure compliance with established Office practices and procedures.
• Advise supervisor of potential problems and sensitive concerns in detail to enable resolutions before they are referred to a higher level; and,
• Perform other tasks and duties assigned, which may not be specifically listed in the position description; however, are within the general occupational category and responsibility level associated with the employee's class of work.
• Participates as an essential employee in the Department's Snow and Ice Control Program and other emergencies or special activities.

Skills

Engineering/Architecture background

Inspection experience

Construction supervision

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, Architecture, or closely related field

Job description

Prince George's County Government’s Department of Public Works & Transportation seeks a Contract Project Coordinator I to assist in monitoring Storm Drain Maintenance construction projects, enforce contract requirements, and support field inspections.

The role involves preparing inspection reports, reviewing plans and change orders, coordinating with project managers, and ensuring compliance with codes, plans, and specifications.