Construction Sr. Project Coordinator (Project Engineer) Role – Join a Top-Tier Construction Team in Nashville
Construction Sr. Project Coordinator (Project Engineer) Role – Join a Top-Tier Construction Team in Nashville
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Join a high-energy, family-oriented team that values initiative, collaboration, and growth. You’ll get the tools, support, and autonomy to succeed—and the flexibility to enjoy life outside of work.
We’re hiring a detail-driven, tech-savvy Sr. Project Coordinator to streamline project execution and support continuous improvement. Ideal for someone ready to lead and make a lasting impact.
Job Title: Construction Sr. Project Coordinator
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports to: VP of Project Management
In this position, you’ll work closely with the Project Managers, Construction Accountant, and VP of Project Management. You’ll also interface with general contractors, subcontractors, and clients—helping ensure alignment, clarity, and follow-through at every stage of the project.
As part of the growing operations team, you’ll have the opportunity to get involved in streamlining and improving project management processes, with room to grow into expanded roles as the company continues to scale.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead change order coordination, working with the VP and PMs to review, process, and track them accurately.
- Own the weekly cost/schedule meetings—prepare agendas, guide discussions with PMs and Superintendents, issue action items, and distribute meeting minutes.
- Track performance metrics weekly, including schedule, cost, and labor timekeeping; identify variances and help resolve issues early.
- Assist in WIP (Work-In-Progress) creation, monthly billings, and project metric tracking on a weekly and monthly basis.
- Drive the monthly project financial projection reviews, ensuring timely and accurate reporting by PMs and supporting consistency across projects.
- Ensure PMs are maintaining up-to-date logs—monitor submittals, RFIs, change orders, and related documentation for accuracy and completeness.
- Facilitate preconstruction setup and reviews, supporting the development of project budgets, phase codes, SOVs, and time coding procedures.
- Serve as a go-to for Excel, project tracking tools, and reporting systems—bringing clarity to data and improving efficiency.
- Contribute to process improvement efforts across the project management and operations teams—looking for ways to streamline, standardize, and scale our systems.
- Support accountability across the team by reinforcing expectations, following up on open items, and improving internal systems.
- Communicate clearly and confidently with team members, GCs, and clients—building strong working relationships at every level.
What You Bring
- A degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience supporting or managing large commercial or industrial construction projects.
- Experience with self-perform concrete projects is a plus.
- Strong understanding of construction workflows and the ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and project financials.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Office, and project management systems—with a mindset for streamlining processes.
- Proactive, dependable, and team-oriented—you anticipate challenges and take initiative.
- Committed to process improvement and accountability, holding yourself and others to high standards.
- Willing to work in and around active construction sites, adapting to typical field conditions.
- Excitement about being part of a growing company with long-term career development opportunities on the operations and project management side.
What’s In It For You
- Join a fast-growing company that offers customized career paths tailored to your strengths and ambitions.
- Take ownership of your work and help build, refine, and lead new processes that drive efficiency and performance.
- Be empowered to create change and hold the team accountable as we scale and innovate.
- Thrive in a role designed for a driven self-starter who values independence while contributing to a team-centered culture.
- Enjoy the camaraderie and collaboration of a supportive team that celebrates wins together.
- Be part of a high-energy, forward-thinking environment that values initiative, creativity, and leadership.
- Access ongoing growth opportunities, mentorship, and the freedom to shape your own career journey.
- Experience all the flair and excitement that comes with being part of a dynamic, values-driven team on the rise.
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