Project Coordinator

City of Chino, CA

$100K — $122K *
Chino, CA 91710In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate degree in architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, public administration, or a related field.
  • 4 years of project management experience in facility or park maintenance and construction.
  • Knowledge of public works project delivery and municipal procurement processes.
  • Ability to interpret construction documents and project specifications.
  • Effective communication skills with contractors, consultants, and the public.
  • Experience with simultaneous project coordination while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate park and facility maintenance, renovation, and Capital Improvement Projects from planning through closeout.
  • Oversee contracted services for construction, repair, and maintenance while ensuring compliance with plans and codes.
  • Develop project scopes, cost estimates, and material specifications for park amenities and improvements.
  • Administer project budgets and track expenditures, supporting long-range planning and asset management.
  • Prepare procurement documents and evaluate contractor bids, assisting in contract negotiations.
  • Collaborate with internal departments and external contractors to ensure timely project delivery.
  • Manage installation and repair of park infrastructure, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • Life insurance and additional voluntary benefits.
  • Access to a generous benefits package based on the bargaining unit of the position.
  • Opportunities for career development and continued learning.
Full Job Description
Salary: $8,389.92 - $10,178.42 Monthly
Location : City Hall, 13220 Central Ave, Chino, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number:
Department: Community Services, Parks & Recreation
Opening Date: 09/09/2026
Closing Date: 9/23/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Job Description

Duties/Responsibilities
What You'll Do

As our new Project Coordinator, you will:
  • Coordinate and manage park and facility maintenance, renovation, development, and Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) from planning through closeout, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget objectives are achieved.
  • Oversee contracted services for park and facility construction, repair, and preventative maintenance; perform field inspections to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and applicable codes.
  • Develop and coordinate project scopes, cost estimates, construction drawing submittals and reviews, and material specifications for park amenities, buildings, and site improvements.
  • Administer project budgets including possible associated grant funding, track expenditures, and support long-range capital planning and asset management efforts.
  • Prepare and manage procurement documents including Invitations for Bid (IFBs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Requests for Information (RFIs); evaluate bids, verify contractor qualifications and licensing, and assist in contract negotiation and award.
  • Coordinate with internal departments, consultants, and contractors to ensure timely project delivery and minimal disruption to public services.
  • Oversee installation, repair, and replacement of park and facility infrastructure including playgrounds, irrigation systems, HVAC, electrical systems, mechanical systems, lighting, hardscape, and building interiors/exteriors etc.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including safety standards, ADA, and environmental requirements.

What We're Looking For

Someone who:
  • Has working knowledge of public works project delivery, construction management practices, and municipal procurement processes.
  • Understands principles of project planning, design development, cost estimating, bid preparation, and construction scheduling.
  • Has the ability to coordinate and interpret construction documents, technical specifications, and project cost estimates.
  • Is skilled in coordinating multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and regulatory compliance.
  • Communicates effectively with contractors, consultants, staff, and the public.
  • Thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and demonstrates initiative, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous learning.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

  • Education: Equivalent to an associate degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, public administration, or a related field.
  • Experience: Four (4) years of increasingly responsible project management experience for facility maintenance, parks maintenance, or construction.
  • Licenses and Certifications: Possession of a valid California Driver's License, to be maintained throughout employment.


Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

  • Mobility to work in the field; strength and stamina to perform light to medium physical work.
  • Operate a motor vehicle and visit various community sites.
  • Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen.
  • Hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.
  • The ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaging a weight of 40 pounds, or heavier weights, in all cases with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff.


Ready to Apply?

All applicants are required to apply online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/chinoca. The closing date is 11:59 PM Pacific on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Let's build something amazing together.
Applications must be complete and demonstrate that the minimum qualifications are met. Resumes and cover letters may be attached to the completed application form as supplemental information, but will not be accepted in lieu of an official application form. Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates who best match the needs of the City will be invited to compete further in the examination process.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Senior Human Resources & Risk Management Analyst, Veronica Zamora at or (909) 334-3380.

The City of Chino offers a generous benefits package to its eligible employees, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and a variety of additional voluntary options. The specific benefits available are based on the bargaining unit of your position. To see the specific benefits for your position, please follow the link below to the city website's benefits page and select the benefits document that corresponds to your position's bargaining unit.
01

Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the recruitment process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and understand that your responses may be verified through information provided in your application materials?
  • Yes
  • No

02

This position requires the equivalent to an associate's degree in architecture, landscape architecture, public administration, or a related field. Do you meet this requirement?
  • Yes
  • No

03

Do you have at least four years of professional project management experience specifically involving parks and/or facilities?
  • Yes
  • No

04

Describe your experience coordinating and managing multiple park, facility, or public works projects simultaneously. In your response, include the types of projects you have managed (e.g., maintenance, renovation, construction, or Capital Improvement Projects), your role in delivering them from planning through closeout, and how you ensured scope, schedule, and budget objectives were met.
05

This position is responsible for preparing project scopes, cost estimates, bid documents, and coordinating contractor procurement for park and facility projects. Please describe your experience developing Invitations for Bid (IFBs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), or similar procurement documents. Include your role in evaluating bids, verifying contractor qualifications, and supporting contract award or project execution.
06

Describe your experience overseeing contractors and ensuring compliance on construction, maintenance, or renovation projects. In your response, include your experience performing field inspections, reviewing construction documents and specifications, coordinating with internal departments or consultants, and ensuring compliance with safety standards, ADA requirements, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Required Question

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