Senior Project Coordinator, Public Space

Company Description

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As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

What we offer

• Impact - The work you do here matters to millions. 
• Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it? 
• Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
• Benefits - We care about your well-being.

Agency Description

The Managing Director’s Office of Transportation and Infrastructure Systems (OTIS) is charged with driving change through impactful capital projects, innovative programs, and equity-focused policy initiatives. OTIS leads a portfolio of departments, including the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD), Streets Transportation, Streets Sanitation, and the Office of Multimodal Planning (OMP), to provide cost-effective quality services with a focus on the needs of Philadelphia residents and visitors. 

Staff are passionate about expanding access to safe, equitable transportation across Philadelphia and are dedicated to making a positive impact through work on multimodal, complete streets and Vision Zero initiatives in collaboration with organizations such as Amtrak, the DVRPC, PATCO, PennDOT, and SEPTA. OTIS also partners with diverse neighborhood organizations and leaders, Business Improvement Districts, and Registered Community Organizations across the city. 

More information about the functions of OTIS can be found at: www.phila.gov/otis. 

Job Description

Position Summary

The Senior Public Space Coordinator will join OTIS’ Office of Multimodal Planning (OMP) and is responsible for overseeing planning, contracting, purchasing, operations, and management of new and existing right-of-way public space initiatives. This includes the development and implementation of a new planter initiative to support the creation of safe and green separated bike lanes and commercial corridors across the city. The position will manage all aspects of the planter program, assist public space partner organizations, and coordinate other roadway public space initiatives such as parklets, plazas, and bike corrals.

Building out of the planter program will include tracking of current planters used for bikeway separation and expanding implementation throughout the City. The Coordinator will be expected to work collaboratively and inclusively across departments and agencies as well as communicate effectively with community stakeholders to develop and implement management and operational plans for public space projects. The position requires close coordination with multiple city agencies, Business Improvement Districts, other community-based organizations, and business owners.

The ideal candidate will be expected to be familiar with street design and management issues and have strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to set and meet critical milestones. This position must oversee and plan installation, manage contracts and procurement, monitor maintenance, and work with elected officials and members of the public.  This is an opportunity to work with a team dedicated to creating safe, clean, green streets while enhancing economic opportunity for all across Philadelphia.

Essential Functions

Program Management

• Develop, implement, and manage the City’s corridor planter program and right-of-way public space initiatives
• Track program metrics and report on project locations, performance, and budget
• Create and revise program materials and processes, identify areas of growth and improvement, and develop updated or new guidance as needed
• Review designs and corridor layouts to ensure they meet program capacity and maintenance standards
• Develop and manage contracts with public space contractors, vendors, and project partners
• Attend and lead program meetings and receive requests and public feedback

Operations Oversight

• Develop operational pro