Senior Project Coordinator

Senior Project Coordinator

Salary

$75,649.60 - $79,456.00 Annually

Location

Albuquerque, NM

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2700316

Department

Municipal Development

Division

MD-CIP Recovered Design Trnsp

Opening Date

10/08/2026

Closing Date

10/25/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Bargaining Unit

NU

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Position Summary

Perform a wide variety of professional project management duties for the project planning and new development of transportation projects and programs, including professional and technical services and activities, construction management, capital project fiscal planning, project planning, design, plan check, inspection, project budgets and scheduling, public outreach, data analysis; supervise the work of staff and consultants responsible for performing a wide variety of multiple technical and professional projects in support of assigned projects; coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, departments and outside agencies.

The Senior Project Coordinator will work within the Engineering Division of the Department of Municipal Development (DMD), collaborating with staff to advance transportation projects, traffic safety initiatives, and related programs. Responsibilities include:

• Support project managers in advancing transportation projects, schedules, and prepare public outreach events, data review and analysis, and research
• Assist in tracking the implementation and technical analysis of transportation and traffic safety projects/countermeasures such as those identified in plans including but not limited to the Bikeway and Trail Facilities Plan or Vision Zero Action Plan
• Lead the management and coordination of transportation demand management (TDM) programs
• Lead or assist in the preparation of public outreach for related transportation plans, projects, or programs
• Manage Coordinate activities for city committees assigned to DMD, including setting agendas, taking meeting minutes, and assisting in meeting facilitation

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Essential and Supplemental Functions

SSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the functions listed below. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Assume management and supervisory responsibility for professional and technical architectural or landscape architectural services and activities, construction management, capital project fiscal planning, project planning, design, plan check, inspection, project budgets and scheduling for multiple capital projects.
• Plan, direct, coordinate, assign, review and evaluate the work activities, products, methods and procedures of staff and consultants responsible for performing a wide variety of multiple professional and technical renovation and new development of capital projects.
• Recommend design consultants, negotiate contract agreements, review and approve design and construction documents and pay requests for consultants and contractors.
• Represent the Division/Department/City at public meetings and City Council before boards and commissions and to other divisions, departments and agencies for assigned projects.
• Participate in identifying and resolving conflict and project related problems with solutions that result in resource savings (time, money, staff).
• Serve as a liaison for the Division/Department/City with other City departments, divisions, the public and outside agencies; coordinate, negotiate, resolve sensitive and controversial issues.
• Develop project status reports and construction schedules; estimate project construction costs and develop budget sheets.
• Respond and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquires and complaints related to assigned projects.
• Serve as project manager for assigned capital projects.
• Participate in inspection services for assigned capital (CIP) projects.
• Review and make recommendations on development plans, construction plans or architectural designs and specifications.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

• May act in the absence of the Division Manager.
• Attend and participate in professional training, group meetings, seminars and activities; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of Landscape or related field.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

Bachelors degree in business administration, construction management, architectural design, or landscape architecture; and

Five (5) years of experience in any combination of the following areas:

• managerial construction
• professional architectural
• landscape architectural
• capital project management

To include two (2) years of supervisory experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid New Mexico Drivers License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of a City Operators Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.

Possession of Professional Landscape Architect (PLA) licensure preferred.

Working Conditions

Environmental:

Office, field and construction environment; exposure to computer screens; occasional exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, inclement weather conditions and work around heavy construction equipment.

Physical:

Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time.

Total Rewards. Total You.

The City of Albuquerque takes pride in offering our employees one of the most attractive Total Rewards packages in New Mexico. In addition to competitive salaries, the City provides benefit options for health, pharmacy, dental, vision, life, disability, and much more. The City also has pre-tax savings plans for healthcare, childcare, and parking. Employees participate in the state's public retirement system (PERA), with the City paying up to 75 percent of the employee's contribution. That's higher than any other contribution rate in the state of New Mexico!

Paid holidays? Check

Paid parental leave? Check

Paid birthdays off? Check

Vacation and sick leave starting Day 1? Check and check

Our people matter and we prioritize physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. With resources such as onsite and mobile medical clinics, an employee assistance program that encourages work-life balance, and tuition assistance and professional development pathways, the City is committed to equipping our employees with tools to better their lives and grow their careers while serving their community.

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01

Select the highest level of successfully completed related education as identified by the minimum requirements (if applicable, attach supporting degree or transcripts).

• No High School Diploma
• High School Diploma or GED
• Non/degree accredited- Some College
• Associates
• Bachelors
• Masters
• Juris Doctorate
• Doctorate

02

Select the number of years of work experience you possess which relates to the minimum requirements, if applicable, add verifiable time in a temporary upgrade status and/or volunteer experience when selecting number of years.

• No experience
• 1 to less than 6 months
• 6 to less than 12 months
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years to less than 8 years
• 8 years to less than 9 years
• 9 years to less than 10 years
• 10 years to less than 11 years
• 11 years to less than 12 years
• 12 years to less than 13 years
• 13 or more years

03

Do you possess the supervisory experience outlined in the minimum requirements? If you have successfully completed the City of Albuquerques Pre-Management Development Program (PMDP), please include two (2) additional years in your supervisory experience (attach certificate, if applicable).

• Yes
• No

04

Do you possess a valid New Mexico Drivers License, or have the ability to obtain by date of hire (attach a copy of your Drivers License)?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you possess a Professional Landscape Architect (PLA) license? (If yes, please attach copy of licensure)

• No
• Yes

Required Question

Employer City of Albuquerque

Address 400 Marquette N.W.

Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87103

Phone 505 768-3700

Website http://CABQ.GOV