Project Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Working at KE

Along with building state-of-the-art projects, we build meaningful careers, lasting opportunities, and teams of dedicated individuals who truly own their work. As a leading turnkey specialty contractor specializing in Automation, Electric, Energy, and Power Services, our team tackles challenging, cutting-edge projects that provide opportunities to build new skills, confidence, and gain valuable hands-on experience in a variety of different industries. We tackle industrial electrical installations, advanced automation systems, and renewable energy solutions.

Since our founding as a family-owned company in 1988, we've grown while staying true to our core values. Starting your career with KE means joining a culture that values your contributions, moves quickly, takes calculated risks, and celebrates team members who step up and own their work.

If you're ready to join a team where your voice matters, your growth is supported, and your impact is celebrated, KE is the place for you.

Job Description

Job Purpose

This role supports our Energy project teams by providing project coordination, documentation management, communication, and administrative support throughout the lifecycle of solar construction projects. You’ll work closely with Project Managers and project teams to help move projects from construction kickoff through final completion.

You’ll be responsible for maintaining project records, tracking schedules and action items, coordinating equipment, issuing purchase orders and subcontracts, and supporting accurate project financials. Success in this role means keeping projects organized, information current, and teams aligned while upholding KE’s commitment to Safety, People, Passion, and Performance.

What You’ll Do

You’ll be part of a team that gets things done, works with purpose, and takes pride in the results. Your day-to-day responsibilities may include:

• Attend project meetings, track action items and assigned tasks, and record and distribute meeting minutes.
• Support project schedules by tracking deliverables and critical-path activities in Smartsheet.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders to maintain alignment on priorities, schedules, and deadlines.
• Coordinate equipment needs with construction leadership, including skid loaders, excavators, cranes, dumpsters, toilets, and other tools and equipment.
• Maintain project files, drawings, records, and correspondence using KE document management systems.
• Ensure current document revisions are available to project teams and obsolete versions are properly archived.
• Maintain project folder structures in accordance with company standards.
• Create and maintain project records in Smartsheet, Viewpoint, Procore, and other designated systems.
• Issue purchase orders, subcontracts, and change orders as directed for assigned projects.
• Execute cost transfers to ensure project expenses are aligned with the appropriate accounting codes.
• Review project cost activity and open financial commitments to support strong financial organization.

Qualifications

What You Bring

You’re someone who shows up ready to work hard, learn fast, and contribute to a team that takes pride in doing things right. Successful candidates typically bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of construction safety standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage information, tasks, deadlines, and workflows.
• Ability to coordinate effectively across project teams and multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of construction tools and equipment preferred.
• Experience with construction management software such as Bluebeam, Viewpoint, Smartsheet, and Procore preferred.

*This position requires you to work onsite in Goodhue, MN 5days/week*

Additional Information

Total Rewards Statement

As a full-time employee at KE, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and future.

• 100% employer-paid health and dental coverage for employees
• HSA contributions to support your medical expenses
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• 401(k) with competitive company match
• Performance-based incentives
• Paid weekly with competitive wages
• PTO, six paid holidays, and education reimbursement
• Exclusive employee discounts through Working Advantage

The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $65,000 per year , which reflects a good-faith estimate based on market data and internal equity.  

We believe your work should be rewarded with more than just a paycheck. At KE, we invest in your total wellbeing.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

Typical requirements may include:

• Must be able to sit, stand, kneel, stoop, walk, and sit for long periods of time
• Must be able to work outdoors in varying conditions

Accessibility: If you need accommodations as part of the employment process, please contact Knobelsdorff Human Resources via email at View email address on ziprecruiter.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)

Knobelsdorff (KE) is an EEO to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

• EEO is the Law (English/Spanish)

 

KE participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. For more information about E-Verify, please review the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters

If you need accommodation during the hiring process, let us know and we’ll work with you.