Project Coordinator - Construction

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Job Title: Project Coordinator

Classification: Consultant I, II

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary: $75,000 - $90,000 (Depends on Qualifications)

Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid Work Schedule)

Position Description Summary:

Jacobsen|Daniels is seeking a Project Coordinator with demonstrated construction experience supporting key airport projects . Candidates should be self-motivated critical thinkers and have the capacity to work within a fast-paced environment. Successful candidates shall be capable of working individually and in team environments. Strong oral communication skills, including the ability to understand and follow oral and written communication.

Candidates must possess a basic knowledge of reading and interpreting construction documents (construction contract documents, construction plans, and specifications). Must be able to understand and interpret construction and master schedules. Must also have an aptitude for construction estimating (conceptual and detailed estimating tasks).

Essential Functions of the Position:

The Project Coordinator will report to the Project Manager and will share and support the following responsibilities.

• Assisting the Project Director, Sr. Construction Manager, and others ensuring the project is managed to the right quality standards and completed efficiently and on time.
• Ensure that key information and data are effectively shared and appropriately retained.
• Build & maintain strong relationships with the client and team members.
• Interface with multiple stakeholders, including executive management, project team members, consultants, and vendors.
• Assisting with project coordination, document controls, coordination of material deliveries and installation, monitor material status log/procurement log.
• Assisting with timekeeping and cost control, inventory control, schedule validation, contractor monitoring.
• Assisting with monitoring project progress and status reporting.
• Submittal and RFI reviews and processing as required.
• Observing and preparing meeting minutes, coordinating and conducting site tours for visitors
• Checking drawings and specifications for accuracy, completeness, discrepancies, etc.
• Attending bid opening, conferences, etc. and taking notes, making records, completing forms
• Assisting with project record-keeping and overall project closeout including client/owner training.
• Assist with the preparation of proposals for new projects or variations to existing projects.
• Coordinating general contractor activities, verifying work and recommending progress payments, inspecting
• Obtaining permits and licenses, checking zoning and code requirements, designing temporary facilities
• Coordinating and facilitating vendor installations
• Arranging for utility services, conducting safety inspections and training, supervise punch-list activities
• The expediting of owner provided material and equipment deliveries, assisting in documenting and preparing claims
• Preparing informal and formal reports, etc.
• Manage the change control process.
• Identify opportunities to improve Project Management procedures, templates, and products.
• Refer ideas to the appropriate line manager.
• Assist with the development of new business opportunities with existing and new clients.
• Travel may be required.

Qualifications/Licensing/Certifications:

• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Jacobsen|Daniels will not sponsor an employment visa for this position.
• The ability to pass a TSA and Homeland Security background check for an airport SIDA badge.
• Valid Driver’s License

Education and Experience:

Working towards a degree or a recent graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management. Internships or experience in construction within an airport environment is a plus. At least two to three years of relevant work experience.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential job functions:

• Interpersonal Skills: competent in building and maintaining collaborative relationships throughout the organization and with clients and vendors.
• Oral Communication: Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills, and participates in meetings.
• Written Communication: edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively, and can read and interpret written information.
• Initiative: identifies and acts upon opportunities to enhance results. Manages problems without needing to be asked.
• Above-average presentation skills.
• Must possess a basic knowledge of reading and interpreting construction documents (construction contract documents, construction plans, and specifications). Must be able to understand and interpret construction and master schedules. Must also have an aptitude for construction estimating (conceptual and detailed estimating tasks).
• Must have the self-knowledge, character, and ability to function with minimal supervision.
• Software/Office Equipment: proficient in computer software applications utilized to administer terms of the contract through project controls (e.g. MS Project, SharePoint, Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, Primavera P6, Adobe Acrobat, Bluebeam, etc.)
• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and can deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Planning/organizing – prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, and develops realistic action plans
• Quality Control: demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, and monitors own work to ensure quality.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit for long periods, bend, use hands to manipulate (type), talk and hear; walk; sit, and lift or move no more than ten (10) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands:

While performing the duties of this position, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information, and documents; analyze and solve problems, use math, and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or new skills; work under deadlines with occasional interruptions, and interact with staff and other organizations.

Working Conditions:

Primarily working at a construction site out of a field office or construction trailer. May be required to travel occasionally as needed to satisfy company and client needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Reporting Relationships:

Reports to Senior Project Manager or other member of Division leadership.

Supervisory Responsibility:

None.

Jacobsen|Daniels is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives for diversity. J|D, in accordance with applicable law, does not discriminate in hiring or otherwise in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. EOE/AA/Vets