Project Coordinator - Non-Merit

$120,640 - $180,794/Yr

Baltimore County Government - Towson, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Towson, MD

Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

About the position

The Project Coordinator position within the Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation is responsible for managing and coordinating special projects for the Director of DPW&T. This role is crucial as it supports the Metropolitan District Financing & Petitions office, which is a significant revenue producer for the County. The Project Coordinator will ensure that project deadlines are met or exceeded and will supervise a Project Manager, facilitating the successful execution of high-profile specialty projects.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates, coordinates, and guides special projects.
• Assists in the development of needs assessments and requirements.
• Provides subject matter expertise and support for projects and programs within DPW.
• Assists in the development of functional specification documents.
• Assists with defining deliverables, estimates, project scope, project risks, and work breakdown structures.
• Organizes, manages and conducts research into technical solutions to facilitate decision making for DPW Senior Management.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, Communications or a related field.
• Minimum five years' experience in project management.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of techniques for financial analysis and financial planning.
• Skill in developing databases for analytical purposes.
• Proficient in the use of spreadsheets and databases.
• Knowledge of industry practice standards for developing project schedules.
• Knowledge of the role of project management within project lifecycles.

Benefits

• Mileage allowance reimbursement for travel within Baltimore County.
• Potential for professional development opportunities.