Project Coordinator (2 Year Term)

The City of Merritt is seeking an experienced Flood Mitigation Project Coordinator to join our team on a 2 year contract. Reporting to the Director of Recovery and Mitigation, the Project Manager will oversee the implementation of projects within the Merritt Recovery Plan and the Merritt Resilience Plan.
Responsibilities

• Execute RFQ’s, RFP’s, and EOI’s compliant with City purchasing policy, either solo or in conjunction with 3rd party procurement liaison
• Work with the project management team (internal municipal and outside subcontractors) to execute projects in support of the City’s Flood Mitigation Plan
• Be the on-the-ground representative when clarifications, input, or inspections are required
• Create relationships with Recovery and Mitigation team, prime consultants, prime contractors, and other key public and private partners
• Oversee master flood capital project schedule, integrating projects schedules in from individual projects

Requirements

• Experience evaluating and executing contracts using MMCD and CCDC terms is preferred
• PMP designation is an asset
• Must live in Merritt, or be willing to relocate for the 2 year job term
• Experience coordinating municipal or civil construction projects.
• Strict attention to detail and ability to take notes and follow up on action items from multiple projects
• Excellent writing skills for technical memo’s, project communication, and responding municipal staff and public inquiries
• Working knowledge of environmental and permitting processes for in-stream works is preferred
• CET, ASTTBC, or EIT designation, or related equitable experience