HWC Engineering · 4 months ago
Project Coordinator-Economic Development
Indianapolis, IN, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expHWC Engineering is a full-service consulting engineering firm seeking an Economic Development Project Coordinator to lead innovative projects that enhance communities across Indiana. The role involves developing strategies, building partnerships, and managing projects to drive sustainable economic growth and improve quality of life.
ArchitectureConstructionLandscaping
Responsibilities
Develop bold, innovative strategies for public and private clients to maximize the potential of economic development assets
Build compelling narratives for clients to help secure transformative funding through public, private and not for profit sources
Lead action-oriented planning processes that deliver tangible outcomes
Analyze market conditions and economic trends to identify strategic opportunities for communities
Facilitate creative housing, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use development initiatives by connecting public goals with private sector partners
Navigate creative project delivery methodologies to support successful strategy implementation
Design and implement unique partnership models that leverage both public and private resources
Translate economic goals into practical implementation frameworks
Facilitate workshops and training for local governments on economic development best practices
Assist clients in developing organizational structures that support growth initiatives
Create performance metrics and evaluation frameworks to measure economic development success
Lead projects effectively from proposal development through satisfactory completion
Effectively manage program implementation to ensure commitments are fulfilled, accountability is maintained, and promised outcomes are achieved on time and within budget
Develop and maintain long-standing client partnerships through consistent communication, value delivery, and trusted advisory relationships
Facilitate public participation activities to identify priorities and build consensus
Manage multiple stakeholders including consulting firms, government agencies, and private investors
Complete background research, analysis, and GIS mapping to support strategic decisions
Prepare compelling interim and final documents incorporating writing, mapping, and graphic design
Meet deadlines and budget requirements while maintaining high quality standards
Identify new opportunities to expand services with existing clients based on evolving community needs
Qualification
Required
A deep-seeded passion to make an impact in communities through projects that improve the quality of life and economic sustainability for communities across the state
Bachelor's degree in planning, economic development, public policy, public administration, political science, business administration or a related field
3-5 years of professional experience
Excellent graphic design skills
Excellent communication and writing skills
Ability to think critically, manage time and problem solve
Strong data analysis and organizational skills
Complete competence working well independently and on a team
Applicant must possess high ethical standards, have a strong sense of commitment to self-development, teamwork, and a desire to work in a deadline-driven team environment
Preferred
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and ArcGIS
Benefits
Professional development, providing avenues for continuous learning & career advancement
Work life balance with tailored schedules & flexible work environment with remote, hybrid in-office, and/or full-time in office workspaces offered dependent upon position / situation
Exceptional salary package with performance-driven bonuses and recognition
Company
HWC Engineering
HWC Engineering provides landscape architecture and planning, civil, water, wastewater, stormwater and transportation engineering services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Aaron Snyder
Chief Financial Officer
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