Construction Coordinator II - Parks and Recreation

City of Lynchburg

Lynchburg, VA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Background Investigation, Budgeting, Building Renovation, Business Writing, Computer Skills, Conflict Resolution, Construction, Construction Design, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Project Management, Construction Projects, Consulting, Data Collection, Depth Perception, Driver's License, Easements, Educational Technology, Employee Retention, Establish Priorities, Explosives, Government Regulations, High School Diploma, Interpersonal Skills, Legal, Materials Testing, Mathematics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Needs Assessment, Organizational Skills, Parks & Recreation, People Management, Physical Demands, Plane Geometry, Presentation Software, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Product Design, Product Development, Project Design, Project Start-Up, Project Tracking, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Record Keeping, Regulations, Reporting Skills, Requirements Management, Risk, Safety/Work Safety, School Buildings, Service Delivery, Solid Geometry, Spreadsheets, State Laws and Regulations, Trigonometry, Word Processing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Lynchburg, VA
POSTED
1 day ago

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

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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

  • Writes project descriptions and identifies properties affected; coordinates with other City Departments and roles to obtain easements and properties where needed to construct improvements;
  • Manages consultants in the design and construction of civil, structural, construction, and renovation projects.
  • Assists Park Services Manager with compiling project budgets and timelines; represents the City in the coordination of complex projects with multiple stakeholders and facilitates meetings to get stakeholder input in development of scope, product design and planning; represents the Department at progress meetings; schedules final inspections, and submits project close-out items including Notification of Acceptance.
  • Conducts preconstruction meetings and ensures City and State regulations are followed during construction projects; coordinates the addressing of concerns, issues, and liabilities with consultants and contractors;
  • Manages all aspects of assigned project activities for compliance with plans, specifications, standards, and codes with regard to proper materials, work quality, and safety regulations; obtains applicable local, state, and federal permits on projects as required by law; coordinates applicable local, state, and federal review of projects; provides in-field inspection as needed. Manages and coordinates construction project activities with other City departments, businesses, utility companies, contractors, developers, consultants, citizens and state and federal organizations.
  • Assists Park Services Manager in the compilation of presentations and provides graphic materials; presents plans and initiatives in meetings with other departments, local officials, and citizens; represents the Construction Section at neighborhood public awareness meetings prior to project start-up; performs duties of Construction Coordinator such as: acts as liaison between consultant firms, contractors, regulators and citizen groups.
  • Maintains project records, diary, daily reports, takes samples of materials and tests for infield quality, record test results, material certifications, sketch photographs and as built plans as appropriate.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned.
  • When unusual situations occur and/or the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all City employees may be required to accept special assignments and perform as needed to ensure appropriate service delivery.

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.

  • Employees in full-time positions are eligible for the following benefits:
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS);

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.

  • Yes
  • No
  • I do not currently possess a Virginia Drivers License

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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.

  • Agree to provide record within 2 weeks of application date
  • Do not agree (I understand I will no longer be considered for this position if I disagree.)
  • Not applicable (I have not had an Out-of-State Drivers License during the past 3 years.

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Describe how your education and experiences have prepared you for this position.

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Employer City of Lynchburg

Address 900 Church Street

Lynchburg, Virginia, 24504

Phone (434) 455-4200

Website https://www.lynchburgva.gov/human-resources

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