Temporary - Project Coordinator

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a related field, plus three (3) years of experience in construction, engineering, architecture, or related work.
• Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years.

Licenses and Certifications Required:
May require a valid Texas driver license.

Notes to Applicants
Position Overview:
The Temporary Project Coordinator position will join the Office of the City Architect ( OCA ) team within the Building Services Department to assist the City Architect in communicating the Comprehensive Building Assets Management Plan to City Council, the City Manager’s Office, Department Directors and the Citizens of Austin when called upon. The City of Austin currently owns, manages and maintains over 6 million square feet distributed over approximately 330 facilities to house our 16,000 employees. This Comprehensive Building Assets Management Plan will expand the Strategic Administrative Office Occupancy Plan to include all employee-occupied buildings across all departments and will become the primary tool for guiding decisions made by the Strategic Facilities Governance Team. Ready to make a difference? Apply today and help us in shaping the future of Austin’s municipal facilities!

Employment Application:
The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.

• Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
• The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, and specific job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held.
• If you are selected as the top candidate, starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your application.
• Résumés will not be accepted and statements such as “see résumé” will not be accepted. You may use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable.
• The responses to the supplemental questions inquiring about experience should be reflected on your application.

If you are selected as a top candidate:
You must provide proof of education which may include your official college transcript, High School diploma, GED or equivalent degree and your professional licenses.

Military / Veteran Interview Preference:
Military/Veterans must provide a copy of their DD214 verifying honorable discharge, at the time of initial interview to receive military/veteran interview preference.

Criminal Background Investigation:
This position requires a criminal background investigation.

Fair Labor Standards Act ( FLSA ) Classification:
This position is classified as NON - EXEMPT .

This is a full time, forty (40) hour per week position.

Travel:
If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program , you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

Employees, in Good Standing, who are Candidates within the Department that the Position resides in and who meet the Minimum and Preferred Qualifications (if any) of the Position will be included in the initial interview.

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Working with Building Services provides a number of benefits including medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more! Click HERE for more information.

Please note that the Department may close the job posting at any time after seven (7) days.
Pay Range
$32.23 - $40.29
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Job Close Date 04/30/2025 Type of Posting External Department Building Services Regular/Temporary Temporary Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 411 Chicon St, Austin, Texas 78702 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Cursory knowledge of architectural design principles
• Familiarity with principles of urban design, urban design standards or guidelines
• Ability to travel to more than one work location.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Communicates project and/or program information to internal and external customers. Assists in the development and monitoring of project and/or program budgets by completing assignments that may include processing a pay application or monitoring and updating the assigned project budget. Assists in the development of short- and long-range plans on projects or works on routine projects whereby techniques used are well known and present no unusual engineering problems. Assists in the development and implementation of operating policies and procedures by providing input as a team member of an established process improvement team. Ensures compliance with City and other regulatory agency requirements and policies by verifying that regulatory/permitting processes have been identified and permits or approvals acquired for assigned project. Coordinates development/reviews construction or engineering related contracts, contract documents, and Developer Agreements by reviewing preparing and processing project change orders to projects if change orders are appropriate and in compliance or applying technical quality control review. Coordinates and evaluates plans, criteria, schedules, etc. for a variety of projects, Programs, and plans or a division and/or section activities. Assists in the resolution of conflicts and difficult situations by providing supporting documentation, policies and procedures. Develops, maintains, and improves City of Austin design and construction standards. Provides technical advice and assistance.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of basic engineering and architectural design principles, practices, procedures, and estimating techniques.
• Knowledge of project accounting, architectural, and construction methods and the principles, methods, and practices of project management.
• Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, and codes associated with project assignment.
• Knowledge of budget policies and principles.
• Knowledge of contract management principles, methods, and practices.
• Skill in adapting, interpreting, and applying guidelines and standards.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external customers.
• Skill in using available software packages.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, tact, and diplomacy in all public contacts.
• Ability to schedule and coordinate activities between various parties and planning specific aspects of a project.
• Ability to communicate in oral or written format to a variety of audiences.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for the Project Coordinator position are: Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a related field, plus three (3) years of experience in construction, engineering, architecture, or related work. Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a criminal background check. By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Check

* Select the following that best describes your familiarity with the principles of urban design and planning and your experience working within areas that have urban design standards or guidelines.

• No experience or familiarity
• Basic understanding of urban design principles
• Moderate experience working with urban design standards or guidelines
• Extensive experience in urban design and planning, with hands-on work within areas that have design standards or guidelines

* Which of the following best describes your cursory knowledge of architectural design principles?

• No experience or knowledge
• Working knowledge and experience (0 to 1 year)
• Working knowledge and experience (1 to 2 years)
• Working knowledge and experience (2 to 5 years)
• Working knowledge and experience (5 Plus Years of experience)

* How many years of experience do you have in project coordination?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 2-4 years
• More than 4 years

* Do you have the ability to travel to more than one work location?

• Yes
• No

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents

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• City of Austin

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