Project Coordinator - HVAC

Project Coordinator

Since 1913, Hooper has grown to become a well-respected electric power and mechanical contractor. With headquarters in Wisconsin and regional offices in the states of Colorado, Florida, and Ohio, Hooper provides a wide range of services to support commercial and residential clients. Hooper provides competitive compensation and many supportive benefits including Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Matching 401(k) plan, Paid Time Off (PTO), 9 paid holidays, Identity Theft Protection, Life Insurance, as well as Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage.

The Project Coordinator assists project managers with assigned jobs by planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating the preparations and executions of projects while meeting cost, quality, and equipment utilization and safety objectives.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Assists in all aspects of project management including the preparation of project estimates, procuring materials, creating product shop drawings, issuing subcontracts, attending pre-bid and other project progress meetings.
• Assists with planning and coordination of manpower, equipment, tools and supply needs.
• Assist in the establishment of project objectives, costs, timelines, budgets, policies, performance expectations and safety standards. Monitors adherence to all the above through site visits, project progress reports, performance evaluations, safety meetings and working closely with field crew supervision.
• Monitors and assesses maintenance and safeguarding of equipment, tools and supplies.
• Manages administrative aspects of contracts (change orders, fee payments, rental equipment, billing, and expenses, etc.) by working closely with administrative staff, designers, project managers, shop and field staff.
• Assist in the process of releasing the completed project to the full satisfaction of the client and resolve any job closeout items.
• Responsible for saving and filing appropriate job information including plans, specifications, and job-related communications for permanent archives.
• Performs additional assignments as requested by management.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Minimum 2-year technical education in engineering field, construction management coursework, or completion of apprenticeship in a respective discipline.
• 1 - 3 years of prior experience with related construction industry projects is preferred.
• Analytical and problem solving, strong interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable leading and guiding teams involved with company projects.
• Comfortable tracking and maintaining a wide range of project budgets.

Description of Physical Working Environment:

• When in the office, regularly works from a sitting position with a computer. Repetitive typing and computer use required. Regular bending, twisting, and light lifting is common with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Works on field construction sites in all kinds of weather to survey site conditions and resolve coordination issues with the trades.
• The ability to climb up and down ladders and steps on site with or without reasonable accommodation is required.

Hooper is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, considering candidates regardless of age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.