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City of Newport News · 12 hours ago

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

Newport News, VA

Contract

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$51K/yr - $60K/yr

1+ years exp

The City of Newport News is seeking a Project Development Coordinator to manage and coordinate various development projects. This role involves overseeing project progress, liaising with stakeholders, and supporting economic development initiatives.

GovernmentInformation ServicesManagement Consulting

Responsibilities

Manages development projects to include planning, coordinating, organizing, scheduling, and monitoring work and project progress; maintains active liaison with developers, consultants and contractors; coordinates project development activities with other City departments and outside agencies; performs a variety of public and developer relations activities with special emphasis on construction coordination

Responds to citizen requests in a professional and timely manner, to ensure citizen satisfaction to the greatest extent possible

Assists in conducting research, composing memos and letters, and preparing presentations to include materials for City management, City Council, and the public for purposes of legislative, municipal, or community relations

Provides staff support to various Economic Development Authority (EDA) and Industrial Development Authority (IDA) committees to include planning, preparing, and conducting meetings as well as reporting on committee actions and implementing committee directives

Administers oversight of EDA and IDA properties to include interpreting and enforcing Authority’s Protective Covenants and Conditions, Regulations and Restrictions over its business and industrial parks as well as assisting in the lease, purchase and disposition of Authority properties for development purposes

Conducts research and preparation of internal policy papers for the City Manger and Senior City Management to assist with implementation of strategic priorities and visions

Assists in the development of departmental methods and procedures by creating, maintaining and updating databases, spreadsheets and other organizational tools

Implements grant applications and reimbursements; administers grant requirements for development projects within the Department as well as on behalf of the City and Newport News Redevelopment & Housing Authority (NNRHA)

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Project DevelopmentMunicipal FinanceConstruction ManagementGrants AdministrationCustomer ServiceJudgment/Decision MakingInterpersonal RelationshipsTime ManagementCommunication

Required

A bachelor's degree is required for this position

Submit Cover Letter and Resume along with the application

Submit contact information for three (3) professional References who may be contacted prior to being offered the position

Comprehensive knowledge of municipal project development processes, to include thorough knowledge of the fundamentals of land and property valuation, municipal finance and capital budgeting, architecture, engineering, and construction management, community development and redevelopment

Thorough knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer services

Evaluating the best method of research and then exercising appropriate judgment in establishing priorities and resolving complex matters

Develops and maintains cooperative and professional relationships with city officials, community and business groups, private sector businesses, employees, managers, citizens and representatives from other departments and organizations

Ability to establish and implement effective administrative programs and procedures

Excellent ability to read and interpret a variety of job specific plans, codes, specifications, regulations and standards

Excellent ability to effectively communicate complex ideas and proposals to include preparation of reports

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience

An acceptable general background check to include a local and state criminal history check and a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

Requires the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and visual cues or signals

Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally