Project Coordinator - Oregon Zoo

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The Oregon Zoo is looking for a Project Coordinator to plan, organize, and deliver facility projects and support the development and implementation of larger capital improvement projects and programmatic initiatives under the direction of a supervisor. Work includes coordinating planning, design, procurement, construction, and close‑out activities across a range of project types, including facility maintenance, repair and replacement, renovations, and improvements that advance Zoo operational goals and strategic initiatives such as sustainability, technology, accessibility, and safety.

• Coordinate and deliver facility projects from planning and procurement through construction and close‑out, ensuring work aligns with established scope, schedule, and budget parameters.
• Support the development and implementation of larger capital improvement projects and strategic programs—such as sustainability, technology, accessibility, and safety—by coordinating assigned tasks, maintaining documentation, and supporting communication across project teams under the direction of a supervisor.
• Prepare project scopes, budgets, and schedules; assist with procurement, solicitation, and contract administration; and coordinate the work of consultants, contractors, and Zoo staff to ensure compliance with public contracting rules and Metro standards.
• Collaborate across Zoo departments to plan and schedule work that minimizes operational impacts to guests, staff, and animal care; monitor field activities, review submittals, track progress and maintain accurate documentation and reports using enterprise software and other project management tools.
• Contribute to process improvements, promote collaboration, and support planning and reporting efforts that advance Zoo operations and strategic goals.
• Demonstrate Metro’s core competencies of:
• Public Service. An employee who demonstrates public service performs their work in a way that supports public trust and a commitment to the public good.
• Cultural Humility. A person who is culturally humble understands and appreciates differences and is conscious of dynamics when different cultures interact.
• Teamwork. An employee who is skilled at teamwork builds strong and healthy relationships and works with others to achieve shared objectives.
• Accountability. A person who is accountable and follows through with their commitments.
• Openness to Change. A person who demonstrates openness to change accepts change as an inevitable part of work, adapts plans as needed and is willing to try new things.
• Effective Communication. A person who is skilled at communication listens to understand and is direct, honest and respectful.
• Maintain accurate project records, logs, and reports to support project decision‑making and compliance with Metro requirements.

• Knowledge of standard and specialized construction and telecommunications contracting practices, methods, and techniques, including project management.
• Knowledge of design processes, including coordination and review of plans, specifications, and estimates.
• Knowledge of telecommunications systems and cable infrastructure development.
• Ability to coordinate project activities within active exhibit and public environments.
• Knowledge of building codes, conditional use, permitting, and other land‑use elements.
• Skill in operating computers and associated software, radios, and cell phones.
• Ability to represent the Zoo’s construction and maintenance management programs and oversee contractor performance.
• Ability to track project costs and monitor expenditures.
• Skill in planning, organizing, coordinating, and evaluating multiple projects simultaneously with competing schedules and operational constraints.
• Ability to work independently, as a team leader, and as a member of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

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