Construction Management Specialist

Job Title: Construction Project Coordinator Location: Elk Grove Village, IL (in office every day) Industry: Construction / Commercial Security Solutions Pay: $55000 – $65000 / Year Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). About Our Client: Addison Group is hiring a Construction Project Coordinator for our client, a long-established, family-owned organization operating for over 60 years in the Chicagoland area. The company provides commercial, industrial, and institutional security and door hardware solutions across the Midwest. With a people-first culture and strong leadership tenure, this organization offers a collaborative and supportive environment focused on long-term career growth. Job Description: The Construction Project Coordinator supports Project Managers across multiple active construction projects, ensuring documentation, schedules, and financial components remain accurate and aligned. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to proactively follow up on missing information to keep projects moving forward. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-driven, and comfortable reviewing contracts, tracking project documentation, and supporting invoicing and billing processes. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career who is eager to learn construction project operations and grow within a stable, values-driven organization. Key Responsibilities: Support Project Managers throughout all phases of construction projects Review contracts and identify key terms, exclusions, requirements, and potential gaps Maintain organization across multiple projects, ensuring financial data and documentation are accurate and aligned Track down missing information and proactively follow up to keep workflows moving Coordinate schedules, materials, and project-related logistics Maintain project files, documentation, and deliverables Prepare reports and provide general administrative support Monitor project timelines and communicate potential risks or delays Assist with project-related invoicing, billing, and AIA documentation Track billing schedules and due dates across multiple projects Act as a liaison between Project Managers, internal teams, and external partners Qualifications: 2+ years of project-based administrative or coordination experience preferred College degree highly preferred Construction industry experience is a plus Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail Comfortable working with numbers, invoices, and billing concepts Proficiency in Microsoft Office / Microsoft 365 Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities Valid driver’s license with a good driving record Reliable and consistent work history Direct hire, full-time position Business casual dress code Onsite role Interview process includes a virtual interview followed by an onsite meeting Personality, initiative, and critical thinking are key to success in this role Family-oriented, people-first company culture Leadership team that values work-life balance Stable organization with long-term employee tenure Opportunity to grow professionally and make a visible impact Company wellness initiatives and supportive team environment Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. #J-18808-Ljbffr Addison Group