Class Specification - Project Coordinator-CSD - 3020

Sep 14, 2026

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Class specification for the Engineering and Capital Projects and Community Services functions, outlining the role of Project Coordinator-CSD with class code 3020. The position designs and develops cost estimates, writes specifications for new and remodeled County facilities, manages construction project phases, and performs related duties under general direction. It includes minimum experience and training requirements, probation and FLSA status, licensing needs, distinguishing differences from Architect, and detailed examples of duties across planning, bidding, construction conferences, inspections, payments, and final acceptance.

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CLASS SPECIFICATION PROJECT COORDINATOR-CSD Class Code: 3020 Date Est: 02/ 1989 Last Rev: 04/2014 Last Title Chg: 11/2012 FLSA: non-exempt Probation: 12 months DEFINITION Under general direction of the Engineering and Capital Projects Division Director and the Director of Community Services designs and develops cost estimates; writes specifications for new building and civil engineering projects and the remodeling and repair of existing County facilities; carries out all phases of construction management during projects; and performs related work as required. EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field and one year of full-time experience performing plan interpretation, building code and specification review, construction procedures, quality of materials, safety standards, and knowledge of basic math and trigonometry; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE A valid driver’s license is required at the time of appointment. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Incumbents perform a wide range of assignments related to the design and administration of County construction projects. This class is distinguished from Architect in that the Architect classification requires incumbents be registered as a professional architect in the State of Nevada. This classification provides progression to the Architect class series upon meeting the minimum qualifications of the Architect classification and approval and recommendation of the appointing authority. SUPERVISION EXERCISED N/A EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.) Consult with requesting County departments to determine project requirements; design several preliminary sketches for review and feedback. Draw plans from preliminary sketches and coordinate with others to prepare total project packages for official County records. Develop materials and labor cost estimates for proposed projects; determine the amount of budget allocation requests. Monitor in-house and consultant estimates to ensure conformity with budget guidelines. Draft requests for permission to go to bid; submit necessary documentation for project justification to the Board of County Commissioners for approval. Develop and submit advertisements for bid requests; develop project proposal for review by possible contractors. Conduct bid openings and make recommendation for bid awards to the Board of County Commissioners. Recommend project modifications to reduce costs in cases where bids exceed the approved budget. Initiate project construction by conducting pre-construction conferences with contractors and County representatives to review contract terms, specifications, general construction procedures, contractor's proof of adequate insurance, and ensure compliance with Washoe County regulations. Conduct on-site inspections of construction projects in progress, ensuring conformance with specifications and contract terms, and issuing stop work orders if substandard methods and/or materials are being used. Recommend approval of progress payments to contractors based upon completion of approved work. Maintain account records for all billings and payments related to projects. Conduct final project walk-through with appropriate persons to determine compliance with contract provisions prior to submitting a recommendation for bond release and approval of final payment. Review plans and specifications and develop solutions for problems in remodeling, roofing, parking facilities, buildings, grading and drainage, and roadway projects. JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS Full Performance (These may be acquired on the job and are needed to perform the work assigned.) Knowledge of: Washoe County policies and pr

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What core responsibilities does the Project Coordinator-CSD class perform?

It designs and develops cost estimates, writes specifications for new building and civil engineering projects and for remodeling and repair work, and carries out construction management phases. It also performs related duties as required.

What are the minimum experience and training requirements?

A Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field plus one year of full-time experience in areas such as plan interpretation, code and specification review, construction procedures, quality of materials, safety standards, and basic math and trigonometry. An equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.

What license is required for appointment?

A valid driver’s license is required at the time of appointment.

Sep 14, 2026

Uploaded by Gloria