IRC67353 Capital Projects Coordinator

This position is responsible for professional level administrative work of a highly technical nature involving the direction of activities and the coordination and monitoring of all phases of public sector capital project design and construction in the Water Systems Maintenance division of the Water Resources Department. Work involves the responsibility of the overall coordination of public sector capital improvement projects to include assembling plans and specifications for bid packages, managing through outside consultants the preparation and advertisement of construction documents, reviewing bids, selecting consultants and contractors, negotiating fees and schedules, monitoring the progress of design and construction work, approving payments, and preparing status and final reports. Work also includes liaising extensively with internal and external stakeholders, other City departments/business units, and project teams to coordinate projects from inception through final construction. Work includes preparing and reviewing project scopes and budgets, establishing project timelines and an efficient sequence of events, coordinating with consultants to assure compliance with the plans, and oversight of the construction process. Work requires the exercise of considerable independent judgment, initiative, and ingenuity; productive interaction with City officials, other governmental agencies, contractors, and the public; and the ability to competently and independently manage a workload that may include competing demands and challenging deadlines.

Salary: $73,036 - $117,013

Close Date: 08-04-2026 (11:59 PM)

To Qualify

Minimum Qualifications. Applicants must:

• Have a valid Bachelor's degree - or - in lieu of a Bachelor's degree, have a valid high school diploma or GED combined with considerable engineering related experience in design, drafting, civil plan review, or related field and/or public works construction experience.
• Possess and maintain a valid Driver License.
• Have at least five (5) years of experience in design, construction and maintenance of water, wastewater and public works related infrastructure, including construction cost analysis and estimation.
• Be able to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Be proficient in the use of a personal computer and administrative support software such as Word and Excel, to prepare reports, correspondence, and email.
• Acknowledge this position is designated as Emergency Critical (EC) and if hired into the position, an applicant must be immediately available to the department before, during, and after a declared emergency and/or disaster.

Desirable Qualifications. Preferred applicants:

• Have considerable knowledge of management and construction supervision over the various aspects of the design and construction phases of multiple capital improvements projects.
• Have considerable experience in public works projects and participation in annual and long-term business planning and budgeting to support operations that are sustainable and in line with City and Department strategic plans.
• Have experience in developing and scoping facility improvements or rehabilitation of public works projects and facilities.
• Have the ability to manage multiple projects/tasks in a fast-paced environment, have strong problem-solving skills, and strong negotiation and facilitation skills.
• Are able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and other agencies as necessitated by the work.
• Are able to plan and direct the activities of highly skilled professional, technical and production employees.
• Possess a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Have experience working with an asset management software system.

Selection Process

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

For purposes of employment, re-employment, promotion, transfer or demotion, the most qualified applicants will be selected to continue in the hiring process. At this point, any prior criminal records will be verified. A prior criminal record will not necessarily disqualify a selected applicant from employment.

The City of St. Petersburg is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing rules. Applicants may be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and/or medical exams.

How To Apply

Apply online at www.stpete.org/jobs - Select See Open Jobs. City employees must use the Current City Employee link or use a City computer to access iRecruitment Employee Candidate. The City of St. Petersburg is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity employment and encourages individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply for posted positions. In accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes, qualified service members/veterans and the spouses/family members of certain service members/veterans receive preference/priority in employment. Eligible applicants are responsible to apply for Veterans' Preference at the time of submission of any job application. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply, to interview for positions and to perform the essential job functions.

LocationSaint Petersburg, FL, USMinimum Salary35.11CurrencyUSDAmount of TravelWork At Home