Utilities Project Coordinator

Job Description:

Utilities Project Coordinator

Description

Summary

Minimum Starting Salary: $23.86 hourly depending on qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2 years of experience in construction project management working for a utility or public works department
• Water and/or wastewater project experience
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License

Preferred:

• Familiarity with easements, recording documents, ProjectMates project software, GIS maps, and geotechnical reports.

Position Overview:
Under general supervision, monitors and oversees the planning and development of various projects and repairs for the City of Waco Utility Services Department (WUSD).

Primary Duties

Position Responsibilities

• Coordinates and assists the CIP Team in overseeing all aspects of assigned projects; monitors progress and provides regular project status reports and other department issues. Provide needed data to the appropriate parties to address issues beyond scope of duties.
• Plans, organizes, and monitors project activities to ensure effective communication with Project Administrator, Project Manager, and contractors.
• Act as a liaison between contractors and department leadership; perform quality checks to ensure projects are on schedule and contractors are performing to City standards.
• Assists and supports the development of project scope for numerous large and small scale projects; Coordinates and consults with the CIP Team and other agencies involved in determining needs, preparation of specifications and cost estimates, work scheduling, and evaluation of results.
• Gathers, compiles, and applies information required for the completion of a project by utilizing available resources and assists in obtaining new ones when necessary.
• Maintains project files, documents and records; prepares reports on progress and performance.

The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.

To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our Benefits page.

Why Work For Waco:

• Meaningful and challenging work
• Make a difference and improve communities
• Competitive Salary and Benefits
  • Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
  • Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance
  • Longevity Pay
  • And More!

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