Description

GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT COORDINATOR

Under general supervision, plans, schedules and manages various construction projects and activities.

Examples of Duties

1. Plans and schedules modernization and construction projects and activities to be performed
2. according to approved specifications.
3. Participates in selecting staff needed to perform work assignments.
4. Organizes and delegates work assignments for completion and evaluates work performed.
5. Ensures project deadlines and schedules are met.
6. Conducts quality control inspection reviews as required and ensures compliance with all code regulations and specifications.
7. Maintains and organizes records of projects that are under construction and keeps a daily schedule of progress.
8. Completes building and site assessments with reports outlining code violations and needed repairs with budgeted cost and schedule.
9. Develops conceptual sites and building plans in preparation for construction documents.
10. Monitors and ensures contract administration guidelines and requirements are enforced.
11. Completes status and progress reports as require.
12. Monitors job sites to ensure safety guidelines and procedures are enforced.
13. Completes and submits documentation to secure materials, tools, supplies and other equipment in accordance with approved plans and specifications.
14. Confers with management, contractors and others to solicit information and to develop solutions to contractual, staffing and other problems encountered on job sites.
15. Maintains and organizes records of housing units that are scheduled for modernization.
16. Conducts inspections and prepares status reports on property damage.
17. Monitors and estimates cost and budget requirements.
18. Participates in community and public meetings for project awareness and obtains information.
19. Monitors processing and payment of invoices.
20. Assists in developing RFP, RFQ, and RFB documents and specifications, and participates in respondent’s review and selection process.
21. Participates in space planning and consolidation planning, review and implementation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction administration, architecture or related field. Master’s degree is preferred.
• Six years’ experience in contract administration, construction and program / project management or related field including one year experience in municipal government space planning and consolidation, and construction management. 
• Two years’ experience and training using Auto-Cad and various computer-related word processing, spreadsheets and database software packages for cost and budget estimates.

Licensing and Certifications

• Valid State of Michigan Operator License required.   Employees in this class may be required to operate a motor vehicle on a reimbursed mileage basis.

Equivalency

• Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Supplemental Information

Evaluation Plan 

• Interview: 70%
• Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications (T.E.P.): 30%
• Total Interview and Evaluation of (T.E.P.): 100%

LRD:01/9/2024

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Building codes and standards.
• Building and site construction, including construction materials, methods and equipment commonly used in construction and repair.

Skill In

• Preparing and interpreting basic construction plans, specifications and cost estimates.
• Working with small and large groups of staff, residents, contractors, and agency
• representatives.
• Management principles and practices.
• Prioritizing, supervising and delegating the work of others.

Ability To

• Interact with department personnel, managers, directors and other City officials.
• Use a personal computer and various software packages.
• Collect, analyze and interpret technical information and data.
• Prepare project reports.
• Communicate effectively with others orally and in writing.
• Climb ladders and several flights of stairs in multi-story buildings.

Distinguishing Characteristics

• Work involves frequent travel to visit, survey and/or inspect construction sites in all types of weather, occasional walking on construction sites, and climbing ladders and several flights of stairs in multi-story buildings.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to the class.  Incumbents may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification.  Specific job duties may vary from position to position.  The City of Detroit is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  No applicant for employment shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other criteria prohibited by City, State, or Federal law.

Benefits

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees.  Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below.  Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

HEALTH

• Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
• Dental
• Vision

INSURANCE

•  Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family.  The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance.  Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.  
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.

PAID TIME OFF

• Sick Leave 
• Vacation
• Holidays

OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS
The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,

RETIREMENT BENEFITS
City Employees Retirement System
As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System.  This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:
•    Completion of thirty (30) years of service;

- At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or         

- At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.

•   In the event of  disability, other eligibility rules apply);

- An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;

•    Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.  

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.


Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.

Supplemental Questions

01

Are you a current ACTIVE City of Detroit employee? (Select your status)

• ARPA Funded (Civil Service, Administrative Special Services Staff (TASS), Appointed)
• Civil Service
• Administrative Special Service Staff (TASS)
• Appointed
• No, I am not a current active employee

02

Please indicate your highest level of education completed

• High School Diploma/GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• PhD/J.D.
• No Education experience

03

How many years of experience in contract administration, construction and program / project management or related field?

• Less than 6 years of experience
• 6 to 10 years of experience
• 10 or more years of experience
• No Experience

04

Describe your work experience in contract administration, construction and program/project management or related field.

05

How many years of experience in municipal government space planning and consolidation, and construction management?

• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 to 4 years of experience
• 4 to 7 years of experience
• 7 to 10 years of experience
• 10 or more years of experience
• No Experience

06

Describe your work experience building codes, construction standards, construction materials, methods, and equipment projects.

07

Describe your work experience using Auto-Cad and various computer-related word processing, spreadsheets and database software packages for cost and budget estimates, including your years of experience.

08

Do you have a valid State of Michigan Operator License, which is required? Employees in this class may be required to operate a motor vehicle on a reimbursed mileage basis.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer

City of Detroit

Address

Coleman A. Young Municipal Center

2 Woodward Ave ste 316






Detroit, Michigan, 48226

Website

http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job