What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Project Coordinator position at Knoxville Chamber (Knoxville, Tennessee)?
Classification: Engineering Project Coordinator
Work Hours: 40 hours / week: M-F
About KUB: KUB is one of the largest public utilities in the country providing safe, reliable, and affordable electric, gas, water, wastewater, and fiber services to more than 501,000 customers in Knoxville and parts of seven surrounding counties. We are looking for employees who want to be a part of a mission driven organization with strong values that support a skilled, diverse, and inclusive workforce.
About the Role: This position is responsible for the overall planning, scheduling, budgeting, oversight, and management of construction projects. Serves as a liaison to crews, inspectors, engineers, technical experts, permitting agencies, and management. Responsible to ensure job quality, budget adherence, and project documentation. Job duties could include design work as well as approving work orders, creating progress reports, managing field changes, vetting invoices, and creating as-built records to ensure compliance with standards and policies. Must understand and adhere to contract documents, permit requirements and make decisions in the field that are technically accurate while following the contract language. Must monitor project expenses, analyze costs and benefits for specific construction projects and evaluate field design changes to keep the project on schedule and within budget. Other tasks could include writing/reviewing professional contracts, reviewing regulatory constraints, reviewing job packages, reviewing policies/procedures/standards, asset tracking, material/supply tracking, bid support, and supporting customer needs (internal/external). May require after hours response in emergency situations.
Qualifications
Physical Requirements:
Works primarily in an office setting, but field visits and field activities may be required. These field visits may include: emergency response activities and support beyond normal business hours, heavy lifting or strenuous work and mobility over rough terrain. Requires bending, stooping, lifting, and working in awkward and strenuous positions at times. Occasionally requires above normal mental and visual alertness. Note: The physical demands described above are intended to relate the approximate physical demands of the classification.
Minimum Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to read and understand construction drawings, standards, and specifications
Ability to work as part of a team to achieve departments and KUB goals
Ability to document daily tasks using Microsoft Word, Excel, or other software as requested
Valid driver's license
Preferred Requirements
Experience with cost estimates, budgeting, and other project expense management
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or a related field or five (5) years of direct construction project management experience
Ability to utilize AutoCad, Microstation, or other computer-aided drafting software
Selection Process
About The Selection Process
Phase 1 – Apply online
Phase 2 – Experience, training, and education evaluation
Phase 3 – Interview with department representatives
Phase 4 – Written, performance, and behavioral exercises
Phase 5 – Background Investigation
Phase 6 – Physical assessment and/or drug screen*
Knoxville Utilities Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Work Hours: 40 hours / week: M-F
About KUB: KUB is one of the largest public utilities in the country providing safe, reliable, and affordable electric, gas, water, wastewater, and fiber services to more than 501,000 customers in Knoxville and parts of seven surrounding counties. We are looking for employees who want to be a part of a mission driven organization with strong values that support a skilled, diverse, and inclusive workforce.
About the Role: This position is responsible for the overall planning, scheduling, budgeting, oversight, and management of construction projects. Serves as a liaison to crews, inspectors, engineers, technical experts, permitting agencies, and management. Responsible to ensure job quality, budget adherence, and project documentation. Job duties could include design work as well as approving work orders, creating progress reports, managing field changes, vetting invoices, and creating as-built records to ensure compliance with standards and policies. Must understand and adhere to contract documents, permit requirements and make decisions in the field that are technically accurate while following the contract language. Must monitor project expenses, analyze costs and benefits for specific construction projects and evaluate field design changes to keep the project on schedule and within budget. Other tasks could include writing/reviewing professional contracts, reviewing regulatory constraints, reviewing job packages, reviewing policies/procedures/standards, asset tracking, material/supply tracking, bid support, and supporting customer needs (internal/external). May require after hours response in emergency situations.
Qualifications
Physical Requirements:
Works primarily in an office setting, but field visits and field activities may be required. These field visits may include: emergency response activities and support beyond normal business hours, heavy lifting or strenuous work and mobility over rough terrain. Requires bending, stooping, lifting, and working in awkward and strenuous positions at times. Occasionally requires above normal mental and visual alertness. Note: The physical demands described above are intended to relate the approximate physical demands of the classification.
Minimum Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to read and understand construction drawings, standards, and specifications
Ability to work as part of a team to achieve departments and KUB goals
Ability to document daily tasks using Microsoft Word, Excel, or other software as requested
Valid driver's license
Preferred Requirements
Experience with cost estimates, budgeting, and other project expense management
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or a related field or five (5) years of direct construction project management experience
Ability to utilize AutoCad, Microstation, or other computer-aided drafting software
Selection Process
About The Selection Process
Phase 1 – Apply online
Phase 2 – Experience, training, and education evaluation
Phase 3 – Interview with department representatives
Phase 4 – Written, performance, and behavioral exercises
Phase 5 – Background Investigation
Phase 6 – Physical assessment and/or drug screen*
- KUB is part of the Tennessee Drug Free Workplace Program
Knoxville Utilities Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer
