Project Coordinator- Planning and Development Services (Civil Service)

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The Development Project Coordinator coordinates and facilitates the completion of various development projects throughout the City. Responsible for facilitating and ensuring the completed and accurate building inspection review
and permitting processes for the City's projects and inspection activities.

Project Coordinator – Development (Q-Team)

The Project Coordinator supports the daily operations, project management, and customer service functions of the Q-Team Division. This role coordinates projects, monitors permit applications, resolves permitting issues, and helps projects move efficiently through the review and approval process. The position provides technical and administrative support to staff and customers, including assistance with inquiries, permitting concerns, and departmental requirements. Serving as a liaison among applicants, contractors, design professionals, plan review staff, and partner departments, the Project Coordinator facilitates communication, resolves issues, and helps minimize permitting delays.

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, civil engineering, or urban/regional planning field.

• Four (4) years of experience in building inspection, municipal development code administration, construction management, architecture, or urban/regional planning.

• Two (2) years of supervisory/project management experience. (This experience may be included in the required experience listed above). 

• High school diploma or GED plus eight (8) years of the required experience including two (2) years of supervisory/project management responsibilities will meet the education and experience requirements.
• Associate in any field plus six (6) years of the required experience including two (2) years of supervisory/project management responsibilities will meet the education and experience requirements.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in a non-specified field plus six (6) years of the required experience including two (2) years of supervisory/project management responsibilities will meet the education and experience requirements.
• Master's degree or higher in a specified field plus two (2) years of the required experience including two (2) years of supervisory/project management responsibilities will meet the education and experience requirements. 

• Valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Must have one of the following certifications:
• International Code Council Certification (e.g., ICC Building Plans Examiner
• ICC Fire Plans Examiner
• ICC Electrical Plans Examiner
• ICC Mechanical Plans Examiner
• ICC Plumbing Plans Examiner
• ICC Residential Plans Examiner
• ICC Energy Plans Examiner
• Accessibility Plans Examiner
• For positions within the Arborist Division: ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (ISA TRAQ) or ISA Certified Arborist Municipal Specialist)
• As a condition of employment, candidates must also obtain at least one additional certification within 12 months of appointment from the list of certifications above.

Salary Range

 

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.