PROJECT COORDINATOR CONSTRUCTION 

 DEFINITION:

 Under direction, coordinates the activities of jurisdiction
 or agency employees and outside private contractors who
 are engaged in the construction and/or alteration to existing
 structures and public works facilities; does related work as
 required.

 NOTE:  The definition and 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.

 EXAMPLES OF WORK:

 Coordinates the construction activities of the jurisdiction's
 or agency's engineering and public works personnel.

 Meets with various public officials and other interested
 persons to coordinate project activities.

 Represents the jurisdiction or agency at construction site
 meetings and is authorized to make routine determinations 
 and decisions to settle disputes and/or to ensure that construction
 time tables are met.

 Coordinates the daily function of various units in the jurisdiction
 or agency as they relate to overall construction activities to 
 maintain a teamwork schedule of activities and to prevent delays 
 by road blocks or duplication of effort.

 When time tables for completion of projects are being
 delayed, makes priority decisions to reestablish and update
 schedules.

 Meets with the public or accepts complaints over the telephone
 and prepares worksheets and directive to the involved units to 
 comply with citizen complaints and/or to correct causes for 
 complaints.

 Keeps abreast of new developments in public works
 construction activities,  procedures, methods, materials, and
 supplies, and prepares reports, critiques, and recommendations
 relative to the above to superiors.

 Coordinates the activities of engineering and public works
 employees and private contractors when both are jointly engaged
 in various public works improvement and construction projects.

 Participates in inspection and construction functions to ensure
 compliance with engineering and construction specifications  
 with regard to materials used and quality of workmanship.

  Prepares and submits progress reports concerning project
 completion to superiors.

 Prepares blueprints and specifications.

 Solicits proposals from outside contractors and makes
 recommendations for awards.

 Estimates manpower and material needs.

 Schedules flow of materials and supplies.

 Requisitions manpower.

 Provides time/cost analysis, ensures specification conformance 
 by outside contractors, and checks work performed.

 Investigates complaints and makes recommendations for
 corrections.

 Supervises the indexing, computing, and recording of
 materials received, used, and balance in stock.

 Prepares reports.

 Establishes and maintains essential records and files.

 Will  be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
 and/or manual recording and computerized information 
 systems used by  the agency, office, or related units.

 REQUIREMENTS:

 EXPERIENCE:

 Four (4) years of experience coordinating, supervising, 
 or estimating the work involved in the construction and
 alteration of public works facilities or other construction 
 projects, including the preparation and/or interpretation 
 of construction documents.

 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 the essential
 duties of the  position.

 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 Knowledge of problems, procedures, manpower, and equipment
 involved in public works construction and alteration work.

 Ability to read, interpret and prepare construction documents.

 Ability to work harmoniously with people and take and
 maintain a firm stand with contractors and the like.

 Ability to learn 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, or communicate
 in English sufficiently to perform the 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.

 This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
Job
Spec
Code
Variant
State,
Local or
Common
Class of
Service
Work
Week
State
Class
Code
Local
Class
Code
Salary
Range
Note
02883
L
C
  
N/A
08
-

This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.

 9/24/2009