Project Specialist - Dallas, United States - CornerStone Staffing

Description

CornerStone Staffing has partnered with the City of Dallas and is seeking a Project Specialist

If you experience working with various projects we want to hear from you

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Job Title: Project Specialist

Location: Dallas, TX

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Pay: $20.00/hour

Responsibilities: The Project Specialist monitors, oversees, and manages the planning, inspection, and development of various projects at the City of Dallas

• Assists, supports, and oversees the development of project scope for numerous large- and small-scale projects; plans the schedule, budget, and coordinates vendors; maintains strong communication with clients, vendors, and contractors on assigned projects.
• Anticipates, identifies, and addresses potential project issues, develops contingency plans, and provides options to help prevent issues from becoming challenges.
• Assist preparing and analyzing detailed reports, budgets, expedition, payments, design submittals/approvals, close-outs, and various other informational documents and reports; ensures accuracy in accounting and data management.
• Provides weekly status reports to clients, supervisors, and upper management; consistently communicates on-going order status, project progress, and issues.
• Facilitates and participates in training and professional development; attends meetings with vendors and contractors on upcoming projects, the bid process, and all necessary requirements to be certified through the City of Dallas.
• Gathers, compiles, and applies information required for the completion of a project by utilizing available resources and assists in obtaining new ones when necessary.
• Conducts on site audits and visits to agencies or project sites to monitor the progress and the compliance of City s contractual agreements.
• Coordinates open discussions and strategic working relationships with business owners, local organizations, and contractor organizations
• Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Associate degree in Business Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3 years of project management experience preferred thorough understanding of the technical and financial issues involved in the project.
• Knowledge of Project Management and related methods and procedures.
• Thorough understanding of safety precautions and laws related to the project.
• Ability to make good decisions quickly and provide alternate solutions in times of problems.
• Ability to understand and use project management software and applications for efficient scheduling.
• Ability to understand contracts, and specifications.
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Application Process Includes:

• Skills Testing
• Drug Testing
• Background Check

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