Construction Coordinator

Construction Coordinator (CC)

The Construction Coordinator coordinates and oversees water and wastewater capital projects, from construction stages through acceptance of the improvements and close of the project. This position works closely with department managers, operations and engineering personnel, public officials, and developers. The coordinator oversees all aspects of construction, including inspection, installation, testing, disinfection and startup. The Construction Coordinator may act as backup for the assigned division’s Field Supervisor to include managing personnel and operations.

$50,000-$70,000

• Collaborates with operations and engineering in the development, implementation and monitoring of annual capital improvement plans that identify and prioritize capital projects. Assists in developing annual capital budgets, including evaluating alternatives, designs, cost estimating and project scheduling.
• Oversees construction activities to meet established budget, scope and timelines and ensures that company financial, compliance and operational objectives are met, including site visits.
• Coordinates construction phases of projects with staff in multiple departments, outside contractors and suppliers. Ensures that operational needs are addressed.
• Assists engineering with the preparation of permit applications covering a wide range of land development, zoning, construction and environmental approvals, at the local, State and sometimes Federal levels. Meets with public officials and regulatory agency personnel to assist in obtaining project permits and authorizations.
• Meets with homeowners and follows through to promote and construct water main extensions and resolve customer concerns and complaints associated with construction activities.
• Manages all aspects of construction project procurement and construction, including reviewing and approving contractor applications for payment. Oversees construction inspectors for multiple concurrent projects.
• Represents the company at various state and local levels, establishing and maintaining positive public relations with key customers, local officials, state regulators, other state agencies, elected officials and industry groups.
• Assists in the development and implementation of state/regional engineering‑related policies and maintains standard designs and material specifications.
• Assists in reviewing construction plans for customer services including commercial fire services, backflow devices and customer services. Coordinates service installation with the customer, their contractor and company construction crews.
• Assists engineering to provide information necessary for detailed design, may assist in preparing designs when required, and reviews designs for compliance with state, local and company requirements. May prepare cost estimates for construction.
• Closes projects and updates water system maps, records and electronic data in a timely fashion, reconciling inventory, recording drawings, asset completion and retirement reports, GIS, AIMS and Maintenance Connection.
• In the absence of the Field Supervisor, acts in the capacity of the division’s Field Supervisor to manage daily field operations.
• Promotes a safety culture that encourages employees to put safety first and addresses safety issues arising from construction projects with the appropriate internal teams, up to and including moving project timelines to ensure safe working conditions.
• Assists with other tasks or projects as assigned.

• Associate degree in Civil Engineering or related field preferred.
• Minimum of two years of construction experience required, including construction cost estimating, preparing bidding and contract documents, monitoring construction progress and payments, negotiating change orders, construction inspection and monitoring safety practices, and contract closeout.

• Proficiency with personal computers, particularly Microsoft Office products and databases, is required. Experience with AutoCAD, GIS and WaterGEMS is desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; communicate effectively (clearly,…