Electrical Project Coordinator

This position is responsible for the design, construction management, and mapping of electrical infrastructure. - Performs project management duties; coordinates and oversees construction and installation of electric; schedules work in coordination with contractors and Electrical Services Superintendent; inspects and evaluates progress; maintains detailed records, summaries, and reports. - Performs project design duties; plans and designs engineering projects for electrical systems; conducts review and analysis of project viability, needs, cost, and related project details; reviews and analyzes project proposals, bid packets, specifications, feasibility studies, and cost estimates. - Utilizes specialty software to maintain and update electrical and fiber models; helps maintain electrical and fiber optic GIS database and related records; collects and processes GPS data of electrical and fiber optic infrastructure. - Works with outside agencies on lease agreements, rights-of-way acquisitions, crossing permits and encroachments; negotiates, acquires, and records easements from private parties; researches properties, easements, rights-of-way, boundaries and corporate limits; permits and monitors the use and occupancy of city-owned rights-of-way and easements. - Calculates and estimates materials required for electrical installations; ensures warehouse maintains adequate inventory levels; permits release of materials from warehouse; audits warehouse allocations to ensure accuracy; maintains record of installation for tracking, system value, and depreciation. - Evaluates annual Electrical Engineering budget; forecasts needs based on available funds; reviews and processes invoices; reviews and approves purchases. - Performs related duties. - Knowledge of applicable city, county, state, and federal statutes, rules, ordinances, codes, and regulations. - Knowledge of electrical substation, transmission, distribution, and fiber optic systems. - Knowledge of the National Electric Code and the National Electric Safety Code. - Knowledge of warehouse operations. - Knowledge of budget processes and procedures. - Knowledge of land records, boundary limits, etc. - Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs. - Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands and in working within deadlines to complete projects and assignments. - Skill in assessing, analyzing, identifying and implementing solutions to complex problems. - Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations. - Skill in the use of computers and job-related software programs. **SUPERVISORY CONTROLS** The Utilities Director assigns work in terms of very general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures and the nature and propriety of the final results. **GUIDELINES** Guidelines include city line extension policies, city construction specifications, the National Electric Code, the National Electric Safety Code, the APPA Safety Manual, and city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application. **COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK** - The work consists of varied design and project management duties. The unique nature of each project contributes to the complexity of the position. - The purpose of this position is to design and manage the construction of electrical infrastructure. Success in this position contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of a variety of electrical and fiber operations. **CONTACTS** - Contacts are typically with co-workers, other city personnel, contractors, developers, property owners, school and business representatives, and members of the general public. - Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, provide services, and negotiate and settle matters. **PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT** - The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, walking,…