Project Coordinator

Project Coordinator

Working at Knobelsdorff

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 value. Starting your career with Knobelsdorff 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, Knobelsdorff (KE) is the place for you.

Job Description

What You'll Do

• Attend assigned project meetings and integrate with the project team to analyze and understand scopes.
• Review contracts post-handoff to confirm assumptions and extract detailed scope for each phase.
• Draft and submit change requests in Viewpoint under Project Manager guidance
• Create and manage projects in Procore and Viewpoint, including uploading documents and reviewing budgets.
• Communicate effectively with vendors and assist procurement with sourcing.
• Experience with basic Project and Construction coordination, to include estimating, planning, scheduling, cost management, materials/purchasing, operations and maintenance.
• Ability to gain knowledge of concepts, practices, procedures, and industry requirements.
• Integrate with the project team to analyze and understand project scopes.
• Assist the Project Manager with budget administration, analysis, forecasting and project performance evaluation.
• Understand project scope, acquire, and track permits, create purchase orders, monitor project schedules, order and track project materials, deliverables, reports, and other administrative tasks, as necessary.
• Work with and take direction from Automation Project Management team.
• Track project deliverables, critical project timeline elements.
• Develop and implement project procedures, schedules, and standards in our project system.
• Provide technical assistance such as interpretation of drawings, recommending construction methods, specify and order materials, tools, and equipment.
• Define, create, and disseminate information relevant to the project team, both internal and external; govern project administration.
• Work on tight deadlines under pressure.
• Experience using computers for a variety of tasks.
• Competency in Microsoft applications included Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Manage project files, drawings, documents & records in our project system.
• Execute the administrative duties required to support the project coordination, maximizing the efficiency of the project team.
• Assist with preconstruction preparation and coordination.
• Create, prepare and coordinate: reports, trackers, deliverables, status reports, and other materials as needed.
• Exceptional verbal, written and presentation skill.
• Ability to communicate with vendors and assist the procurement manager with sourcing of new project vendors.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Willing to work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Willing to work on some out-of-town projects.
• Additional duties as assigned.

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:

• 2 years of experience
• Familiarity with permitting, procurement, and subcontractor communication
• Strong organizational skills with a high attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Procore and Viewpoint preferred
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• A bachelor's degree in Project Management, Construction Management, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A knowledge of electrical, photovoltaic (solar) construction and/or automation.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license that represents a history of safe & competent driving.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.

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

Additional Information

Pay Range

We believe in paying for the value you bring to the team, and we aim to be competitive in every market we hire in.

$50000-$65000

Total Rewards Statement

As a full-time employee at Knobelsdorff, 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

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:

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, and stoop for extended periods
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work in close proximity to team members in a production environment

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

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.