City of Dallas · 2 hours ago
Senior Project Coordinator - Planning and Development (Civil Service)
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $88K/yr
5+ years expCity of Dallas is committed to service, innovation, and community, offering careers with purpose. The Senior Project Coordinator is responsible for planning, organizing, and ensuring the timely completion of various development projects throughout the City, improving customer service and operational efficiency.
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Responsibilities
Performs senior level project management for all development and related projects occurring within the City; facilitates communication and collaboration between the development community, business owners, executive team, and other entrepreneurs; conducts and facilitates meetings to address problems, open discussion, and encourage successful project implementation
Prepares, drafts, and presents various presentations to promote and encourage community awareness and education of Sustainable Development and Construction; communicates information about programs, codes, ordinances, and procedures impacting City projects; coordinates and fosters professional teamwork on various executive projects, relocation initiatives, and marketing campaigns
Organizes, coordinates, and facilitates the stakeholders and other core meetings; educates and mitigates on development and project related issues; ensures open and effective communication patterns with businesses, residents, churches, schools, hospitals, and other governmental entities, community organizations and environmental groups
Responds to various requests for special research or inquiries; provides information to citizens, department directors, City Manager's Office, Mayoral Office, and City Council regarding development procedures and schedules
Identifies, recommends, and implements processes and protocol changes to project implementation focused on the elimination of organizational inefficiencies; defines new initiatives needed to improve efficiency, streamline processes, and create better workflow
Compiles, researches, and analyzes data pertaining to public and private high profile development projects to assess cost, determine operational feasibility, project viability, and project outcome regarding prospective initiatives and directives
Prepares and presents complex reports to present to City Council, top City Officials, and representatives of outside agencies; monitors the approval of building plans and project plans
Provides senior level direction regarding customer service complaints, technical issues, code complaint solutions, and general project management
Leads, trains, and assists other Project Coordinators and staff to ensure all projects are implemented and completed in a timely, professional, and efficient manner
Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, civil engineering, or urban/regional planning field
Five (5) years of experience in building construction inspection, municipal development code administration, construction management, architecture, engineering, or urban/regional planning
Three (3) years of supervisory/project management experience
Valid driver's license and good driving record
Must obtain at least two (2) International Code Council Certifications (e.g., ICC Building Plans Examiner, ICC Fire Plans Examiner, ICC Electrical Plans Examiner, ICC Mechanical Plans Examiner, ICC Plumbing Plans Examiner, ICC Residential Plans Examiner, ICC Energy Plans Examiner, Accessibility Plans Examiner) within 18 months of appointment
Knowledge of plan review, plan development, and plan approval
Knowledge of project management
Knowledge of permitting and construction processes
Knowledge of general marketing and related project activities
Ability to interpret City ordinances, rules, standards, and protocols
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and other schematics
Ability to provide senior level assistance, leadership, and training to lower level project coordinators and staff
Ability to manage multiple projects across the City
Ability to create accurate and complex reports and project documentation
Communicating effectively verbally and in writing
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
Benefits
Competitive benefits
Growth opportunities
Vibrant work culture
Company
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