Construction Coordinator II - Parks and Recreation
Salary
$47,923.20 Annually
Location
Lynchburg, VA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
03638
Department
Parks & Recreation
Division
PR Parks Services
Opening Date
07/20/2026
Closing Date
8/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
SALARY IS NEGOTIABLE BASED ON EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS.
Performs technical work developing, managing, and coordinating building construction and renovation projects for compliance in accordance with design specifications and local, state, and federal standards.
Assist Park Services Manager with Project Management tasks for assigned projects.
Parks Planning, to include research, evaluation, prioritization, and coordination of individual Park Planning efforts (as identified in larger City Comprehensive Plans).
Updates and evaluates individual park needs assessments, working with stakeholders and the public to evaluate public and neighborhood/community impacts; presents solutions in a well-designed format to stakeholders, department members, and local officials to assist in developing action plans. Involved in all phases of assigned construction projects from initial design through construction, final acceptance, and guarantee period, by performing the following duties:
Essential Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job will supervise contractors and other contracted vendors; may supervise hourly workers, volunteers and/ or interns.
Minimum Education and Experience Required
Bachelors Degree in Construction/ Engineering or related field and at least 2 years of relevant experience preferred, or
Associates degree (A.A.) from two-year college or technical school in Construction/ Engineering or related field and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or
High School Diploma/ GED with 10 years of experience in Project/ Construction Management.
Acceptable certifications ILO degree: Project Management, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, or other related Parks Construction certificates.
Additional Requirements
Possession of a valid drivers license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia with an acceptable driving record that meets the Citys driving policy. Relevant background checks must be completed and approved. Must successfully complete IS100 and IS700 National Incident Management (NIMS) training within 90 days of employment. May also be required to complete higher levels of NIMS training as determined appropriate for the position.
Other Qualifications
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
MATHEMATICS SKILLS
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Requires solid interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution skills, for work with citizens, contractors, developers, City and State officials, and other employees to coordinate a project and oversee a work unit.
COMPUTER SKILLS
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel) Spreadsheet software, Microsoft Office (Word) Word Processing software, and Microsoft Office (PowerPoint) Presentation software.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk (including walking on uneven terrain); sit; work in confined spaced; climb (often at heights exceeding 30 feet) or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; risk of electrical shock; explosives and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but may be very loud when on project site.
The City of Lynchburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer - we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
The City offers an array of benefits combined with direct salary/wages in order to establish a total compensation package that supports the Citys goals of attracting, rewarding, and retaining employees who are both representatives of the community and are also able to deliver exceptional services.
the City's contribution is based on a rate determined bi-annually by the VRS Board and employees pay 5% of base pay (pre-tax) towards their VRS benefit
Life insurance at no cost to the employee
Optional benefits such as 457 deferred compensation, Roth IRA, flexible spending accounts, etc.
Eligibility for parental leave and tuition assistance
Paid Time Off
Employees in hourly and part-time positions may be eligible for benefits depending on the position
Employees of the City of Lynchburg may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for federal student loans
Additional information about City benefits can be found on our website and in the Employment Policies & Procedures
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DMV Release Notice: This position requires a valid drivers license and acceptable driving history. I hereby certify that I have read the DMV Record Release Notice, and give the City permission to obtain my Virginia driving record.
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Please provide your drivers license number so that your driving record can be obtained.
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(Current Out-of-State applicants and applicants who have had an Out-of-State Drivers License at any time in the last 3 years): I agree to provide, WITHIN 2 WEEKS OF MY APPLICATION, a copy of my driving record from that state where I am currently licensed or have been licensed within the past 3 years. I will contact Human Resources within 2 weeks if I am unable to obtain my out of state driving record in that time. I understand that my application may not be considered for this position until I submit my out of state driving record. You can email this information to human.resources@lynchburgva.gov, or fax to 434-845-4304 or mail this information to Human Resources, 900 Church Street, Lynchburg VA 24504. Include the name of the position for which you are applying. If you have a driving record less than 30 days old you can upload as an attachment to your application.
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Describe how your education and experiences have prepared you for this position.
Required Question
Employer City of Lynchburg
Address 900 Church Street
Lynchburg, Virginia, 24504
Phone (434) 455-4200