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Construction Coordinator
Salary
$63,440.00 - $95,160.00 Annually
Location
Boynton Beach, FL
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
202600229
Department
Planning & Development
Division
Planning & Zoning
Opening Date
03/12/2026
Closing Date
3/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Description
Benefits
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Purpose of Classification
The purpose of this classification is to coordinate residential construction and housing rehabilitation projects funded through federal, state, and local housing assistance programs such as the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, and other housing improvement initiatives. The position evaluates repair requests, prepares construction specifications, coordinates contractors, oversees construction activities, and ensures compliance with applicable building codes and program requirements. The role also assists homeowners with program participation and serves as a liaison between property owners, contractors, and City staff to successfully implement housing improvement projects.
Essential Functions
The following duties are representative of the work performed by this position. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for the classification.
Project Evaluation and Inspections
Evaluates requests for housing rehabilitation assistance; conducts site inspections to assess repair needs and determine project scope. Identifies deteriorated materials and structural deficiencies, measures areas requiring repair, recommends appropriate construction methods, specifies materials, and prepares preliminary cost estimates. Identifies building code issues that may affect the feasibility of proposed improvements.
Bid Preparation and Contractor Coordination
Develops construction specifications and bid packages for rehabilitation projects; distributes bid solicitations to qualified contractors; reviews contractor applications and verifies licensure and insurance; evaluates bids for completeness and accuracy; prepares cost comparison analyses; recommends contractor selection; and notifies homeowners and contractors of bid results.
Construction Oversight
Monitors construction progress to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, building codes, and program requirements. Conducts site visits to document progress, reviews and approves change orders, identifies deficiencies requiring corrective action, and maintains photographic documentation of project progress. Performs final inspections and recommends contractor payment upon satisfactory completion of work.
Grant Program Coordination
Administers construction activities associated with housing rehabilitation grant programs including SHIP, CDBG, and other housing assistance initiatives. Ensures projects comply with applicable program guidelines, funding requirements, and documentation standards.
Homeowner Assistance
Provides information and guidance to homeowners regarding housing rehabilitation programs, construction processes, and eligibility requirements. Assists applicants, including elderly and disabled residents, with completing program applications and understanding program requirements. Serves as liaison between homeowners, contractors, and City staff to coordinate repairs and resolve project issues.
Research and Compliance
Researches property ownership history, permit records, code compliance cases, and other information necessary to support rehabilitation program eligibility and project evaluation. Investigates unpermitted structures and property improvements that may impact rehabilitation projects.
Documentation and Administrative DutiesPrepares and maintains project documentation including job specifications, contractor bid comparisons, inspection reports, payment requests, change orders, and final inspection certificates. Maintains organized files to ensure compliance with federal and state grant documentation requirements.
Equipment and Communication
Operates equipment associated with construction inspections including motor vehicles, cameras, ladders, and measuring tools. Utilizes computer software to prepare reports, maintain records, and communicate with project stakeholders. Communicates regularly with supervisors, City staff, contractors, property owners, and members of the public to coordinate project activities and exchange information.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate's degree in construction management, building construction, engineering technology, or a related field; supplemented by five (5) years of experience in residential construction, housing rehabilitation, construction inspection, or project coordination; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.
Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications
-Experience administering housing rehabilitation programs funded through SHIP, CDBG, HUD, or other housing assistance programs
Experience preparing construction estimates, scopes of work, and contractor bid packages
State of Florida Contractor Certification or other construction-related professional certification
Supplemental Information
Data Utilization: Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.
Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information.
Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions; may include ability to compute discount, interest, profit and loss, ratio and proportion; may include ability to calculate surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures.
Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. Involves semi-routine standardized work with some latitude for independent judgment concerning choices of action.
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.
Full-time employees (those regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week) are eligible for the City's benefit package.
The City of Boynton Beach's comprehensive benefits package includes:
Student Loan Forgiveness
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Care Plan
Basic Term Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Dependent Life Insurance
Accidental Death and
Dismemberment Insurance
City Pension Plan
Short Term Disability and other Supplemental Plans
Long Term Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
457 Savings Plan (three options)
Paid Annual Leave / Vacation
Bonus Vacation Hours
12 Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Leave / Family Sick Leave
Educational Assistance Program *(Depending on budget funding)
On-site Training Program
Wellness Program
Pre-Paid Legal and Identity Theft Protection Plans
Credit Union
Tax Deferred 125 Premium Plan
Flexible Spending Account
Direct Deposit
Social Security
Student Loan Forgiveness
Let your City of Boynton Beach employment work for you! Under the U.S. Department of Education's Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, your student loan balance may be forgiven after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time with a governmental agency. Visit StudentAid.gov/publicservice for more information or to see if you qualify.
Health Insurance
The City pays the entire premium for an eligible employee. The employee may elect to cover a spouse and/or dependent children by paying the applicable premium for the dependent(s).
Dental Insurance
Premiums for eligible employees are paid by the City. Premiums for any covered dependent are paid by the employee with a contribution by the City.
Vision Care Plan
Premiums for eligible employees are paid by the City. Premiums for any covered dependent(s) are paid by the employee.
Life Insurance / Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
The City provides each eligible employee with term life and accidental death insurance.
Supplemental Life Insurance / Supplemental AD&D Insurance
Employees may purchase supplemental term life insurance on an individual-choice basis with premiums based on age. A matching amount of Accidental Death insurance may also be purchased.
Dependent Life Insurance
Employees who select supplemental coverage for themselves may also purchase coverage for their spouse and dependent children.
City Retirement / Pension Plans
The City has pension plans for general employees, police, and firefighters. Each plan is contributory with both the employee and the City contributing to the program.
Supplemental Plans
Supplemental plans provide direct cash payments regardless of any other coverage you may have, and are designed to help fill in any gaps in a medical plan. The employee pays the premiums for these supplemental plans.
Short and Long Term Disability
The City provides Short and Long Term Disability insurance to eligible employees. The plan is designed to cover a disability sustained on or off the job.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The City contracts with an employee assistance program (EAP) to provide employees and their dependents with free, confidential and professional counseling to help resolve personal or family problems.
Deferred Compensation Plans (457 Plans)
The City makes available three deferred compensation plans that the employee may voluntarily contribute to on a tax-deferred basis.
Vacation
All full-time employees accrue time toward paid vacation leave. Accrual begins immediately and vacation may be taken after six months of employment.
Holidays
The City observes12 paid holidays throughout the year.
Sick Leave / Family Sick Leave
Full-time employees accrue one day of sick leave per month. An employee may elect to use up to 5 days per year of accrued sick time for illness in his/her immediate family.
Tuition Assistance*(Depending on available budget funding)
The Tuition Assistance Program reimburses eligible employees for successful completion of approved courses leading to Associate, Bachelor and Master degrees.
Wellness Program
The City offers many wellness activities and programs throughout the year.
Prepaid Legal Services and Identity Theft Protection Plan
Employees may choose to enroll in a prepaid legal service plan and an identity theft protection plan. The employee pays the premiums for these plans.
CreditUnion
All City employees may join the Credit Union of Palm Beach County. In addition to savings and checking accounts, the Credit Union offers different @types of loans, investment choices and recreational opportunities.
Section 125 Plan for Health and Dental Premium
Section 125 of the Internal Revenue code allows you to have your dependent coverage premiums deducted before payroll taxes are withheld resulting in tax savings to you.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employees may participate in flexible spending accounts for reimbursement of medical and/or dependent care expenses.
Direct Deposit
Employees may have their bi-weekly paycheck deposited to the financial institution of their choice.
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Do you possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Urban Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, or a closely related field? Please explain.
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Do you have at least eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in planning and zoning, comprehensive plan management, development review, and budget development? Please explain.
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Do you have at least five (5) years of experience in a supervisory or project management capacity? Please explain.
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Do you possess and have the ability to maintain certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)?
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Do you possess and have the ability to maintain a valid Florida driver's license?
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Employer
City of Boynton Beach
Address
100 E. Ocean Ave
City Hall - Human Resources
Boynton Beach, Florida, 33435
Phone
5617426275
Website
http://www.boynton-beach.org
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