Project Coordinator

Why Black & Veatch

Join the Black & Veatch Construction team and build with pride . As a 100% employee‑owned company, every role matters — you  own your work, your impact, and your future. We lead with  care , and  safety is non‑negotiable and embedded into every role, site and decision , ensuring our teams return home safe, every day.

From field engineering to project management to quality and startup, you’ll work with cutting‑edge technology, learn from seasoned experts, and grow through real‑world, hands‑on experience. With a strong backlog across power, water, grid, and industrial markets, you’ll have the stability to grow and the opportunity to  shape what comes next.

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Job Summary

The Project Coordinator completes the entire process of discipline specific CWPs (Construction Work Packages) and IWPs (Installation Work Packages) including development, implementation, and tracking of progress for complex and/or larger projects. Works with Discipline Superintendent to identify and resolve problems or issues related to material deliveries. Generate material takeoff / bill of material for CWPs and IWPs.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning, developing, issuing, and progress tracking of all CWPs and IWPs for complex projects . 
• Participate in all integrated planning sessions associated with IWPs . Produce discipline specific IWPs for complex projects .
• Coordinate and collaborate with the respective discipline superintendents and/or general foremen to ensure that the IWPs when released to the field already have the "buy-in" of these key individuals .
• Assists Discipline Superintendent in verifying engineered quantities and coordinate Construction Contractor/craft commodity curves and Project Controls .
• Verify commodities installed and work completion status weekly (at a minimum) .
• Works with Discipline Superintendent to identify and resolve problems or issues related to design information, schedule, change management, safety, and quality .
• Works with the responsible Field Engineer in the interpretation of Requests for Information (RFI) and may manage the documentation flow .
• Interfaces with the Discipline Field Engineer to provide constructible responses .
• Works with Discipline Superintendent to identify and resolve problems or issues related to material deliveries .
• Generate material takeoff / bill of material for CWPs and IWPs .
• Compiles IWP turnover information returned from the field .
• Reviews and monitors contractor/craft Look-Ahead Schedules for assigned work scope .
• Coordinates information with the Superintendent and Project Controls .
• Assists Discipline Superintendent in reviewing and approving craft timesheets/charge codes .
• Maintains a daily log for site records .
• Supports monitoring and reporting on completion of contractor/ craft punch list activities .
• Supports commercial recovery process (RFMP, WA, Backcharge, Etc ) .
• Actively promote the safety culture .
• May monitor vendor representative (supplier) daily logs and reviews / approves their timesheets .
• May compile and maintain conformed to construction records, or direct field engineering staff in this regard .
• May establish and direct site document control activities for design documents .
• May assist Field Quality Assurance Manager in performing inspections and verifications of tests .
• May provide training, development, and performance management for direct reports .
• Supports continuous improvement efforts . 
• Interface with Superintendent, general foreman, foreman, craft personnel, construction manager and vendor representatives .
• May supervise work of others 

Minimum Qualifications

All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred; 4 year degree preferred 
• Typically 6+ years construction or construction management experience in similar facility construction 
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Preferred Skills: 
  • Strong knowledge of cost control, scheduling, engineering drawings and other documents . Ability to set-up and perform project controls functions on smaller, less complex projects . Ability to do material takeoffs and field estimates . Communication skills . Organizational skills . Safety regulations . Dealing with ambiguity . Problem Solving . Supervisory skills . Contract administration . . Presentation Skills . Ability to understand craft activities / dynamics . Advanced Excel Skills 

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Physical Demands:
• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds. 
• Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move, and Walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas.
• See and hear naturally or with correction.
• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties. 
• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure. 
• Requires repetitive movement. 
• May require work above 5 feet in height.
• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds. 
• Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions. 

Work Environment:
• Typical construction site environment:
• Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions. 
• Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc. 
• Requires working in extremely bright or low lighting conditions 
• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable. 
• Work around hazardous equipment.
• Typical office environment.
• This position is considered a safety sensitive position.