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UTILITY PROJECT COORDINATOR

Town of Mooresville

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4 days ago

Salary
$64k – $86k/yr
Location
2523 Charlotte Highway, NC, NC, US
Workplace
Onsite
Type
Full-time
Education
Bachelor
Source
GovernmentJobs

Description

About the Town of Mooresville 
As one of North Carolina’s fastest-growing communities, the Town of Mooresville combines innovation, teamwork, and community pride to deliver exceptional public service. Mooresville is a thriving, connected community dedicated to providing outstanding services that foster inclusivity and vibrancy for all. Guided by our PAC-IQ values (People, Agility, Communication, Innovation, and Quality), we empower employees to collaborate, think ahead, and make a meaningful impact every day.

Work alongside a team committed to innovation and collaboration, creating positive change for the community!

Why Join the Town of Mooresville
We value our employees and invest in their success with a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits are among the most competitive in the region and include:
5% Town contribution to your 401(k), no employee match required
Choice of three medical plans, including an HSA plan with Town contributions
Town-paid life insurance at 1.5× annual salary
Fully paid short- and long-term disability coverage (up to $8,000 per month)
Wellness Incentive Program, with A discount of $240 annually on medical premium for participation
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering 24/7 mental health and work-life support
Volunteer Time-Off: 16 hours per calendar year to volunteer at any approved agency or organization
Vacation Leave: Starting 2026, new hires receive 14 vacation days upfront!
Holidays: Employees accrue 13-14 paid holidays per year
Floating Holiday and Wellness Day: New hires receive one Floating Holiday and one Wellness Day up front each year
Bereavement Leave: Up to five days per occurrence for deaths within the employee’s immediate family
On-site clinic for eligible employees and dependents coming in 2026!
Additional perks include down payment assistance, pet insurance, gym reimbursement, and more!

About the Role

An employee in this class serves as the department's primary coordinator for utility project implementation and cross-functional operational initiatives. The position facilitates communication and coordination among engineering staff, utility operations, contractors, consultants, developers, and regulatory agencies to ensure projects and programs are completed efficiently and in compliance with applicable requirements. Responsibilities emphasize project coordination, operational planning, regulatory program administration, and asset management rather than engineering design or direct field supervision. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Deputy Water Resources DirectorProject Coordination
•Coordinates implementation activities for assigned Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects.
•Coordinates utility relocations associated with NCDOT roadway improvement projects and other public infrastructure improvements.
•Coordinates smaller in-house utility construction, maintenance, and infrastructure improvement projects.
•Develops and maintains project schedules, implementation tracking, documentation, and status reports.
•Coordinates activities among engineering staff, utility operations, consultants, contractors, developers, regulatory agencies, and other Town departments.
 •Assists with procurement activities, grant administration, reimbursement requests, project documentation, and project closeout.
Operations Coordination
•Coordinates complex water distribution and wastewater collection system shutdowns to minimize service interruptions.
•Coordinates large commercial meter replacement projects, including scheduling, material procurement, contractor coordination, customer communication, and field implementation.
•Coordinates construction sequencing and maintenance activities requiring collaboration among utility crews, contractors, consultants, and outside agencies.
•Evaluates operational impacts of construction and maintenance activities and develops implementation strategies that maintain reliable utility service.
Regulatory Compliance & Asset Management
•Coordinates implementation of the Lead and Copper Rule and other state and federal regulatory initiatives.
•Manages routine inspection tracking programs and associated reporting requirements.
•Coordinates GIS updates, utility asset inventories, infrastructure records, and asset management initiatives.
•Develops and maintains project tracking systems, operational dashboards, and departmental performance metrics.
Communication & Administration
•Prepares reports, presentations, agenda materials, technical correspondence, and other project documentation.
•Serves as a liaison between engineering staff, field operations, contractors, consultants, developers, regulatory agencies, utility customers, and other stakeholders.
•Performs related duties as assigned


•Associate’s degree in construction management, Civil Engineering Technology, Utility Management, Public Administration, Environmental Science, Business Administration, or a closely related field and at least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in municipal water or wastewater utility construction, maintenance, operations, project coordination, or engineering support; or
•Bachelor's degree in one of the above fields and at least three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in municipal utility construction, maintenance, operations, project coordination, or engineering support; or
•An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements
•Possession of a valid North Carolina Commercial Driver's License.
•Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified associate in project management (CAPM), water distribution, wastewater collection, asset management, or similar utility-related certifications are preferred.


Skills

ComplianceProcurementProject ManagementPMP

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