Job Description

The City of Philadelphia seeks a highly motivated, flexible, collaborative, and independent project coordinator with excellent communication, interpersonal, and technical skills to join OTIS in the role of Roosevelt Boulevard Project Coordinator (Boulevard Project Coordinator). The Boulevard Project Coordinator will be involved in the implementation and execution of the vision for Roosevelt Boulevard, as set out in the Route for Change report (2021), to transform one of the most dangerous roadways in the City and in the Nation. Through their work they will ensure coordination and successful execution of a program of projects aimed at turning Roosevelt Boulevard into a safe, accessible, and reliable roadway for all users. This position will support, but is not funded by, a major $78m MEGA grant from USDOT to fund a wide range of improvements to the corridor. The position will also support the long-term planning work for the Boulevard, which is currently being advanced by PennDOT, the City, and other partners.

The Boulevard Project Coordinator will be required to work with project managers, planners, engineers, and other professionals all tasked with leading an array of projects on Roosevelt Boulevard. The Boulevard Project Coordinator will lead the City’s involvement in and coordination with an array of other agencies – including PennDOT, SEPTA, and more – to execute this vision to improve one of Philadelphia’s most critical roadways.

The Boulevard Project Coordinator is responsible for advancing the goals set out in the Route for Change report during the entire lifecycle of the project plan with complete, accurate and current data points and results. To do this, they will be responsible for tracking and coordinating an array of projects, coordination with outside agencies on their delivery of related projects, overseeing consultant planners or engineers, and coordinating and communicating as needed across different stakeholder groups.

The Boulevard Project Coordinator is responsible for coordinating multiple efforts to move work on Roosevelt Boulevard forward and in a timely manner. They must be able to identify any gaps and implement plans to increase efficiency and operations within the project lifecycle.

Essential Functions

Coordinate and Track Projects in the Route for Change Program

• Track and coordinate multiple projects related to the Roosevelt Boulevard Route for Change program, including producing schedules, timelines, and deadlines.
• Coordinate project reviews across City departments (Streets, Commerce, Planning, Parks & Recreation) and partner agencies such as PennDOT, DVRPC, SEPTA, etc.
• Build and maintain communications channels with project managers, planners, and engineers across agencies to ensure timeline and adequate communication on project statuses, conflicts, and opportunities.
• Ensure projects being delivered by various agencies (City, PennDOT, SEPTA, etc.) align with the vision set out in the Route for Change plan.

Represent Vision Zero and Route for Change Vision

• Review designs to ensure projects alignment with the Route for Change plan and that the plans maximize safety and align with the City’s goals of Vision Zero and Transit.
• Manage and support additional Complete Streets and Vision Zero projects as assigned.
• Track and communicate on safety performance metrics and data, particularly those related to Roosevelt Boulevard.
• Develop, propose, and communicate transportation designs using engineering plans, graphics and written documents drawing on the latest knowledge from engineering, active transportation, and safe system fields.

Collaborate across Government Agencies and Departments

• Collaborate with peers at OTIS and build relationships with staff across various government agencies to better implement the Route for Change program on Roosevelt Boulevard.
• Participate in meetings with inter-governmental partners, stakeholders and community groups related to current and future transportation concerns.
• Support City projects that advance the goals in the Route for Change report, CONNECT Plan, Vision Zero Action Plan, the Philadelphia Transit Plan, and the City’s Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan.
• Support OTIS role as leader or key stakeholder in various Roosevelt Boulevard planning and engineering activities.

Communicate with a Variety of Audiences

• Support conversation with governmental officials and community groups to elicit support and promote public awareness of the work on Roosevelt Boulevard.
• Prepare and deliver communications materials such as presentations, memorandums, reports, data, and maps to a variety of audiences and in various forums.
• Support community and stakeholder engagement across departments.
• Monitor and report on program and project goals through collected data and metrics.

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Able to work effectively and independently with City staff, PennDOT staff, resident groups, businesses, individuals, property owners and other stakeholders on behalf of the City to achieve and implement transportation programs, projects, and plans.
• Ability to ensure appropriate documents are available for each phase of the project.
• Ability to create and meet project plans, timelines, and monitor progress via reporting and status updates.
• Collaborative team member with focus on achieving shared objectives maintaining on-going productive working relationships.
• Strong understanding of principles of multimodal transportation planning including area and corridor planning with a strong focus on road user safety and Vision Zero principles.
• Ability to execute the scope of the overall project within OTIS’s policy and procedures.
• Working knowledge of NACTO Urban Street/Bikeway/Transit Design Guides, Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, PennDOT design standards, AASHTO, and other relevant design guidelines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including presentation abilities.
• Ability to understand and work with a diverse community (racially, gender, age, and socio-economically)
• Ability to analyze situational information, constraints, or data and present findings in written reports, visual and verbal communication.
• Ability to multi-task and problem solve.
• Ability to track project costs and reconcile any issues.
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to use or willingness and ability to learn and interpret other analytical and design software (GIS, Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, Synchro, Vissim, etc) as required.
• Passion for building community capacity to help build a safer, equitable, sustainable, healthier transportation environment for our constituents.

Work-Life

Working hours are generally 37.5 hours per week. Our team is currently hybrid with both virtual and in-office days, however the position can opt to come in the office each day if desired.

Qualifications

Required:

• Completion of a bachelor's degree program at an accredited college or university with major course work in Civil or Transportation Engineering or Urban Planning, Urban Studies, Public Policy, or comparable fields
• 2 or more years’ experience in transportation planning, program management, project implementation or related fields

Desirable:

• A Master's degree or additional certification in the fields mentioned above
• Experience working with the City of Philadelphia and our major partners (e.g. PennDOT and SEPTA)
• Experience working with complex, major infrastructure programs

We welcome and encourage applicants with non-traditional career paths. If you don’t exactly meet the qualifications outlined here, please apply and describe in your cover letter how your own experiences equip you to excel in this position.

Additional Information

TO APPLY: Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume.

Salary Range: $75,000 - $90,000

Discover the Perks of Being a City of Philadelphia Employee:

• We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
• Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Generous retirement savings options are available
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Join the City of Philadelphia team today and seize these incredible benefits designed to enhance your financial well-being and personal growth!

_ *The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire_

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