What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Projects Coordinator- Construction Special Projects Coordinator position at Volusia County, FL?
Major Functions
The County of Volusia is seeking a professional, highly experienced, customer service driven individual to join the Office of Recovery and Resiliency (ORR) as a Construction Special Projects Coordinator under the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program. This position requires construction experience, and primary responsibilities include supervising construction projects, assisting with pre- and post-construction, attending onsite meetings, and carefully reviewing reports for accuracy. This is a fast-paced work environment which requires excellent soft skills in dealing with the public and the low-income community.
Note: This position is a grant funded position that ends when the scope of the position is complete.
Illustrative Duties
(NOTE: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.)
- Coordinates, researches, or directs the completion of special construction projects.
- Coordinates projects through meetings, correspondence, and presentations where information is exchanged.
- Prepares meeting agendas and performs all necessary jobs to coordinate meetings.
- Prepares reports on status of construction projects.
- Reviews various reports to include but not limited to; damage assessments, lead based paint assessments, surveys, elevation certificates, etc.
- Reviews construction change orders.
- Reviews cost estimates for accuracy.
- Oversees pre and post construction activities.
- Monitors and ensures compliance with safety regulations.
- Works closely with consultants to keep informed on all latest developments.
- Troubleshoots problems and conducts research as assigned by the Manager or Department Director.
- Conducts studies concerning productivity of operations.
- May be assigned to other county locations based upon operational needs.
- Attends work on a regular and consistent basis.
- Must adhere to Federal, State, County and Local ordinances.
- Responds to emergency situations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Seven (7) years of experience in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field and progressively responsible experience in construction management and or residential construction estimating.
OR
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in construction management and or residential construction estimating.
A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum requirements.
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License at time of hire.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License within thirty (30) days of hire.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge and ability to accurately review construction documents.
- Knowledge of safety standards and regulations.
- Ability to conduct site inspections and construction meetings.
- Ability to calculate equations relating to construction.
- Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing to groups and individuals.
- Ability to respond to emergency situations.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to work under stressful conditions.
- Ability to interact effectively with others.
- Must be able to relocate to other county locations based upon operational needs.
ADA REQUIREMENTS:
Mental Demands: Ability to read and comprehend professional manuals, legal documents, ordinances, statutes; instructions, reports, abstracts, financial reports, letters, and summaries. Ability to write reports, evaluations, summaries, letters, financial reports, procedures, and policies. Ability to perform advanced mathematical functions. Ability to speak publicly and extemporaneously, conversant in policies, techniques, and procedures of discipline. Ability to analyze data and develop conclusions. Ability to identify and resolve problems.
Physical Demands: Ability to perform essential duties and responsibilities and meet the minimum qualifications. Ability to speak and hear. Visual acuity (depth perception and peripheral vision) necessary to operate a motorized vehicle. Finger dexterity. Ability to bend, stop, and reach. Ability to push, pull and/or carry 30 pounds.
Environmental Demands: Primarily inside work.
