Project Coordinator - Conservation

About the Department

Grade 21:  Starting annual salary $79,373.00.  Rate of pay depends on qualifications. 

Position Duties

JOB SUMMARY

This Project Coordinator will lead and coordinate water efficiency initiatives that support sustainable water use across residential, commercial, institutional, and/or builder sectors. This role manages complex conservation projects and stakeholder engagement efforts to meet community needs while supporting SAWS’ long-term water management goals. Factors that include staff resource needs, budget, water savings, community/stakeholder impacts and more are taken into account in program design and management. Responsibilities include coordinating program implementation, tracking project performance and compliance, developing and maintaining relationships with external and internal stakeholders, supporting outreach and education efforts, and identifying opportunities to improve program effectiveness and customer experience. The ideal candidate is a collaborative and solutions-oriented individual with experience in water conservation, project coordination, and customer engagement. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assumes responsibility for the execution of one or more projects through coordination of internal and external resources.
• Identifies projects; develops project scopes; manages the planning, design, construction, implementation of projects, and directs project execution and schedules for projects.
• Prepares request for proposals; evaluates interest statement submittals; and manages professional service contracts.
• Represents SAWS on local, regional, state, and national organizations, associations, and governmental agencies.
• Researches, analyzes, and interprets financial, operational, statistical, and technical data.
• Collaborates with all stakeholder groups and designs, writes, and delivers reports and presentations to Executive Management, the Board of Trustees, City of San Antonio departments and commissions, and professional and civic organizations.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external agencies and public relations including local and regional entities.
• Negotiates contracts, and issues with SAWS contractors, consultants, and the public.
• Develops and manages project budgets.
• Assists in the completion of staff performance evaluations.
• Applies and interprets planning principles and the ability to understand science and technical principles.
• Facilitates, builds consensus, and applies leadership skills.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and public relations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• The Project Coordinator works under limited supervision.
• Assigns and reviews work of employees engaged in the full range of project planning, implementation, and monitoring activities. 

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Urban Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration, Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, Chemistry, Biology or related field from an institution accredited by a recognized accrediting agency.
• Five years' experience managing design or construction projects, water resource development, or public policy.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.

• Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Frequent contact with internal and external customers, regional purveyors, governmental agency representatives, landowners and permit holders, stakeholders, general public, consultants, and vendors.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Working conditions are in an office environment but may include frequent field visits depending on area of assignment.