Senior Project Coordinator, Public Space

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.

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