What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Project Coordinator position at Pima County?
Job Description Summary
Department - Project Design and Construction
Job Description
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Job Type: Classified
Job Classification: 5518 - Construction Project Coordinator
Salary Grade: 11
Pay Range
Hiring Range: $25.12 - $30.14 Per Hour
Full Range: $25.12 - $35.17 Per Hour
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.
The first review of applications will be on 3/28/2025.
The Construction Project Coordinator plans, designs, coordinates, oversees and performs quality assurance on a variety of projects involving the construction, alteration, and remodeling of County facilities, structures, and offices from the design phase through the construction phase. Requires basic construction knowledge, familiarity with code compliance for inspections, and a solid understanding of construction site safety. Strong communication skills are essential for effective collaboration with architects, engineers, and contractors.
Essential Functions
As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.
Associate’s degree from an accredited college, university, or technical school in construction management or architecture or closely related field as defined by the appointing authority at the time of recruitment AND two years overseeing building construction projects.
(Additional relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
Or
Two years of experience with Pima County as a Public Works Construction Inspector or Trades Maintenance Specialist AND two years of experience overseeing building construction projects.
(Note: experience overseeing building construction projects may be concurrent with experience in the identified Pima County classification.)
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.
Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.
Supplemental Information
Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record.
Special Notice Items: Some positions may require completion of a satisfactory personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems. The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.
Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position. All positions require the ability to ascend and descend ladders and stairs to reach work platforms and job sites.
Working Conditions: All positions are subject to the following: high-noise levels from equipment, extremes of heat, cold, prolonged exposure to the sun, wind, and inclement weather.
EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Department - Project Design and Construction
Job Description
REOPEN
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Job Type: Classified
Job Classification: 5518 - Construction Project Coordinator
Salary Grade: 11
Pay Range
Hiring Range: $25.12 - $30.14 Per Hour
Full Range: $25.12 - $35.17 Per Hour
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.
The first review of applications will be on 3/28/2025.
The Construction Project Coordinator plans, designs, coordinates, oversees and performs quality assurance on a variety of projects involving the construction, alteration, and remodeling of County facilities, structures, and offices from the design phase through the construction phase. Requires basic construction knowledge, familiarity with code compliance for inspections, and a solid understanding of construction site safety. Strong communication skills are essential for effective collaboration with architects, engineers, and contractors.
Essential Functions
As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.
- Coordinates the construction of projects for the county’s infrastructure;
- Reviews, interprets and recommends construction plans, specifications and special provisions as a basis for monitoring architectural construction activities for code compliance;
- Coordinates activities with architects, engineers and contractors and various county departments to fulfill requirements and provisions set forth in contract documents;
- Conducts periodic inspections of work being performed by contractors to insure the quality of materials used and standards of workmanship and that work in progress is in accordance with contract documents, plans and specifications;
- Issues stop work orders for work that is not in compliance with contract provisions, industry standards or safety requirements;
- Ensures projects are constructed within budget and coordinates changes;
- Evaluates validity of requests for extra construction materials, credits, progress payments and time extensions to contracts, and prepares written documents for implementation;
- Prepares recommendations for revisions and improvements to construction specifications;
- Prepares reports to withhold payments to contractors until conformance of contract specifications are met;
- Evaluates material testing results for conformance with contract specifications;
- Makes costing estimates of architectural engineering projects and writes reports;
- Prepares, processes and certifies pay applications, contract amendments, change orders, surety requests and materials test reports;
- Makes final inspections of completed projects and recommends acceptance or corrective actions;
- Insures that all code requirements are observed at architectural engineering construction sites;
- Conducts public meetings and schedules/coordinates pre-construction meetings with all interested parties to identify and resolve potential issues;
Associate’s degree from an accredited college, university, or technical school in construction management or architecture or closely related field as defined by the appointing authority at the time of recruitment AND two years overseeing building construction projects.
(Additional relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
Or
Two years of experience with Pima County as a Public Works Construction Inspector or Trades Maintenance Specialist AND two years of experience overseeing building construction projects.
(Note: experience overseeing building construction projects may be concurrent with experience in the identified Pima County classification.)
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.
Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):
- Education in construction management.
- Minimum two (2) years experience in construction management.
- Minimum two (2) years experience with commercial building project delivery.
- Resume attached to supplement job application.
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.
Supplemental Information
Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record.
Special Notice Items: Some positions may require completion of a satisfactory personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems. The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.
Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position. All positions require the ability to ascend and descend ladders and stairs to reach work platforms and job sites.
Working Conditions: All positions are subject to the following: high-noise levels from equipment, extremes of heat, cold, prolonged exposure to the sun, wind, and inclement weather.
EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $25 - $30
