Senior Design Construction Coordinator #2305-235900-01

The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 17th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 872,498 citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s largest banks and technology companies.

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This position is based in the Implementation Section of CDOT and is responsible for a variety of transportation related work focused on Traffic Signals, ITS, Signs, Pavement Markings and Temporary Traffic Control.

The responsibilities include performing design, construction administration and inspection of transportation projects. Work involves reviewing/preparing plans, identifying roadway hazards during construction, and coordinating signal/cable construction with public utility companies, contractors, developers, other City departments and external stakeholders. Work requires independent judgment and initiative, good communication skills that may involve public contact, and the ability to work well in teams.

1. Review project plans to identify signal utility conflicts and coordinate their design and resolution for both public and private projects. 
2. Prepare Developer’s Signal Agreements to accommodate mitigation of signal impacts by third parties.
3. Review proposed traffic control designs/devices, recommend alternatives within guidelines of the Department’s design standards with the goal to minimize utility conflicts and to assess right of way needs. 
4. Work with signal design manual & MUTCD to design and install proposed signals using AutoCAD.
5. Monitor traffic control on all assigned projects. 
6. Coordinate work on assigned projects within CDOT, with other City Departments, private developers, contractors, utility companies and governmental agencies. 
7. Coordinate with Duke Energy and prepare meter service requests. 
8. Prepare plans and work orders for City crews or contractors to complete traffic control, signals, signs and pavement marking projects.
9. Prepare task orders, request Purchase Orders and review invoices for work performed by CDOT contractors. 
10. Maintain records of project progress and status. 
11. Prepare record plans of completed signal work using AutoCAD. 
12. Mentor and assist in training junior staff in Traffic Signal design and AutoCAD. 
13. Perform related work as required.

• Associate's Degree and five (5) years of relevant work experience
• Bachelor's Degree and three (3) years of relevant work experience
• or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the essential job duties.

• $59,955.00 - $74,943.00 / Year; Commensurate with experience

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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