Capital Projects Officer

Job Summary

Under direction, is responsible for performing professional work as part of a project team preparing and disseminating information to citizens, businesses, and City officials on upcoming or current capital improvement projects. Exercises no supervision.

West Service Center - 6798 Culebra Rd, San Antonio, TX 78238, USA

7:45 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

• Conducts research, gathers information, and maintains an efficient system of immediately available data.
• Serves as a liaison for citizens, businesses, and construction company representatives to inform and facilitate solutions to problems.
• Prepares and distributes flyers to citizens and businesses who will be impacted by project construction.
• Attends all project related meetings such as Pre-Bid, Pre-Construction and design team meetings.
• Responds to citizen complaints and inquiries concerning capital projects.
• Facilitates the design and installation of project signs.
• Plans and prepares press releases and public service announcements.
• Visits construction sites on a regular basis to monitor project progress.
• Reviews contracts and construction schedules as they relate to phasing and the progress of the project.
• Prepares detailed written reports on regular basis.
• Compiles and maintains project information and data, including current project status and construction design.
• Researches and recommends solutions to project related problems that may cause citizen inconvenience.
• Plans, prepares, and conducts community meetings held during and after regular work hours.
• Provides easily accessible information for use by the City Manager, City Council, or other interested parties through the use of electronic data processing equipment.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three (3) years of capital projects or construction related experience.
• One (1) year of public engagement experience.
• Valid Class 'C' Texas Driver's License.

• Knowledge of basic engineering design. GIS mapping and ARCGIS.
• Knowledge of construction methods, and procedures.
• Knowledge of construction material, specifications.
• Knowledge of Street Maintenance program.

• Knowledge of public relations techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of various mediums used to dispense information to the public.
• Knowledge of basic construction procedures, techniques, and terminology.
• Knowledge of basic engineering design.
• Knowledge of automated information system usage, including structuring of formats and input procedures.
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to plan, prepare, and conduct presentations to large and small groups.
• Ability to negotiate solutions to sensitive problems.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and the general public.
• Ability to perform all the essential functions of the position, with or without accommodations.
• Ability to work primarily in an office environment.

The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

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