City Construction & Infrastructure Coordinator

Job Description City Construction & Infrastructure CoordinatorOrganization: City of Franklin, OhioReports To: City EngineerCompensation & Benefits: $64,480 - $100,457 + 10% Pension Pick-Up. + competitive benefits package including health, dental, optical and life insurance, and generous paid time off. Take home pay with pension pick-up to $110,503 annually!Position OverviewUnder the direction of the City Engineer, this role provides high-level technical support and field coordination for municipal construction and building projects. You will act as the City’s eyes and ears on-site, ensuring that public infrastructure—ranging from streets and sewers to traffic devices—is built to code, on schedule, and with the highest quality materials.Essential FunctionsInfrastructure Oversight: Monitor the construction of streets, sidewalks, storm/sanitary sewers, water distribution, traffic signals, and bridges.Field Inspections: Conduct rigorous field inspections to ensure compliance with City standards, regulations, and blueprints.Utility Coordination: Serve as the primary City liaison for utility relocations, replacements, and conflict resolution within the public right-of-way.Project Administration: Review contractor pay applications, confirm material quantities, and maintain detailed logs and records of all construction activities.Public Liaison: Act as a customer service bridge between contractors and property owners to minimize disruption to local residents and businesses.Technical Planning: Assist in mapping water/sewer systems and provide technical input for future infrastructure planning.Qualifications & RequirementsEducation & ExperienceEducation: Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a related field (Bachelor’s degree preferred).Experience: 3–5 years of progressively responsible experience in public works or civil infrastructure construction; municipal experience is highly preferred.Licensure: Must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle record.Certifications: Ability to obtain professional certifications in construction inspection, materials testing, or construction safety (e.g., through state or national industry associations).Core CompetenciesTechnical Knowledge: Mastery of state/local zoning codes, structural design principles, and municipal construction methods for roadways and water systems.Mathematical Proficiency: Advanced math skills for developing project budgets, cost estimates, and material take-offs.Analytical Reasoning: Ability to work independently in the field, interpret complex blueprints, and resolve construction conflicts without direct oversight.Communication: Tactful ability to resolve complaints from the public and coordinate effectively with contractors, developers, and civic leaders.Physical Demands & Working EnvironmentField Conditions: Work involves climbing, crawling, and exposure to adverse weather, hazardous gases, and noisy construction environments (>85dB).Physical Agility: Ability to walk over uneven terrain (including sites without stairs/ramps) and lift up to 50 lbs. of operational equipment.Visual/Technical: Sufficient close and distance vision for plan review and sustained computer use for data input and financial record keeping.Compensation & Benefits: $64,480 - $100,457 + 10% Pension Pick-Up. + competitive benefits package including health, dental, optical and life insurance, and generous paid time off. Take home pay with pension pick-up to $110,503 annually!Company DescriptionThe City of Franklin (population 11,690) is boldly planning to ensure our great City captures the type of growth and economic development that will lead us into the future. Located in the northwestern portion of Warren County, our eastern border is I-75 which provides ideal access for our industrial partners, retail businesses, and residents. Our western border is graced by the Great Miami River.Company DescriptionThe City of Franklin (population 11,690) is boldly planning to ensure our great City captures the type of growth and economic development that will lead us into the future. Located in the northwestern portion of Warren County, our eastern border is I-75 which provides ideal access for our industrial partners, retail businesses, and residents. Our western border is graced by the Great Miami River.