CHIEF PROJECT COORDINATOR, CONSTRUCTION

Definition

Under direction, has charge of other Project Coordinators and supervises a unit having responsibility for monitoring and coordinating the activities of consultants and contractors involved in the construction and/or alterations of various public works facilities and other structures; does other related duties as required.

Examples of work

• Has charge of the activities of a unit involved in the monitoring of activities of outside construction contractors and other consultants working in construction projects for a jurisdiction.
• Assigns work and supervises the activities of Project Coordinators, Construction Inspectors, and other staff responsible for inspections of construction, preparation of construction reports, plans and specifications, and coordinating the activities of private contractors with that of agency or jurisdiction engineering and construction personnel.
• May solicit proposals for construction services, review them for compliance with specifications, and participate in the negotiation process for the jurisdiction.
• Coordinates and monitors the construction activities for various projects to ensure compliance with time and order schedules, contract specifications, and other requirements of regulatory agencies.
• Serves as liaison and resource person withcontractors, consultants, governmental and regulatory agencies in the area of construction and monitoring activities.
• Reviews reports and findings of inspections, change orders, progress reports, payment vouchers, and other items of a contractual nature, and provides recommendations thereof.
• Coordinates activities between contractors, regulatory agencies, and other interested parties, to review items in issue and to facilitate the completion of contracted services.
• Conducts onsite inspections to monitor the activities of contractors and consultants.
• Maintains records and files on reports, drawings, accounts, plans, and other documentation important to the activities of the unit.
• Supervises and coordinates activities of several construction projects to ensure that aims, goals, or objectives specified for projects are accomplished in accord with prescribed priorities, time limitation, and funding conditions.
• Reviews project proposals or plans to ascertain time frame and funding limitations, and to determine methods and procedures for accomplishment of projects, staffing requirements, and allotment of funds to various phases of projects.
• Develops staffing plan, and establishes work plans and schedules for each project in accord with time limitations and funding. Recruits or requests assignment of personnel according to staffing plan.
• Confers with staff to outline project plans, designate personnel who will have responsibilities for assigned project, and establishes scope of authority.
• Directs and coordinates activities of projects through delegated subordinates and establishes a budget control system for controlling expenditures.
• Reviews project reports on status of each project and modifies schedules.
• Prepares project status reports for management.
• Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to assist in solving problems.
• Coordinates project activities with activities of government regulatory agencies or other governmental agencies.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Experience

Five (5) years of experience coordinating, supervising, or estimating the work involved in the construction and alteration of pubic works facilities, or other construction projects, including the preparation and/or interpretation of construction documents, three (3) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

License

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Knowledge of the form, content, and interpretation of public works construction plans and specifications.
• Knowledge of the means of identifying varied types of materials and equipment that enter into the construction of public works construction work to determine compliance with plans, contracts, specifications, and reasonable standards of workmanship.
• Knowledge of the current practices and procedures used in the construction of public works facilities and structures, the problems intrinsic to this area of work, and the options available to address them effectively.
• Ability to oversee and monitor the activities of consultants and private contractors performing construction services for the Municipal Authority.
• Ability to read and review complex engineering plans, designs, estimates, and other construction documentation.
• Ability to supervise the establishment and maintenance of files and records.
• Ability to monitor and coordinate activities between the agency jurisdiction, contractors, and regulatory agencies in order to review items in issue and to facilitate the completion of contracted activities.
• Ability to conduct and direct on-site inspections to monitor construction activities.
• Ability to assign work and supervise the activities of staff.
• Ability to prepare reports and official correspondence in a clear, concise, and informative manner.
• Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
• CODES: LG- MER 9/24/09
• This job specification is for local government use only.

Note

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.