Engineering Project Coordinator #2407-230200-02

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This position is responsible for a wide variety of technical tasks that support all of the Land Development Section’s work activities. Responsibilities include providing both technical and administrative support for the project management activities of the Section. These responsibilities include but are not limited to electronic construction plan review services, rezoning review support, GIS support, transportation engineering field investigations, project research, and database administration as needed. The position will also assist the Land Development Section Manager in with various initiatives to improve internal processes and policies that affect the Section. Additionally, the Project Coordinator will serve as a liaison for intra- and interdepartmental teams that support both the Land Development Section and the Transportation Department. The position requires good communication, organization, and customer service skills.

• Knowledge of the core principles of civil and transportation engineering
• Ability to comprehend and apply design standards from concept to construction.
• Demonstrated experience with transportation software (AutoCAD/MicroStation, Synchro, ITE Trip Generation)
• Demonstrated experience with interpreting construction documents and agreements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook), Adobe Acrobat software, Accela, and various electronic database platforms
• Very strong organizational skills, customer service skills, and ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Ability to manage the delivery of professional services to many internal and external customers and communicate strong interpersonal skills such as tact, active listening, respect, and calmness.

Bachelor's Level Degree - Engineering and one year relevant experience.

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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