Automation Project Coordinator - Onsite with Growth

Knobelsdorff; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

HSA contributions

401(k) with match

PTO & holidays

Education reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Knobelsdorff in Eagan, MN is seeking a detail‑oriented Automation Project Coordinator to support KE's Automation Division. You will coordinate projects from kickoff to completion, manage schedules, documentation, procurement, and vendor communication to keep projects on track and within budget.

You will collaborate with Project Managers and cross‑functional teams, attend meetings, draft updates, and help improve processes.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of project coordination, construction, automation, or related experience.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience supporting project schedules, documentation, procurement, and vendor communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Procore and Viewpoint experience preferred.
• A degree in Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of electrical, automation, or solar construction is a plus.
• A valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as needed.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Project Managers and project teams to understand project scope, requirements, and objectives.
• Attend project meetings and document key action items, timelines, and deliverables.
• Review project contracts and assist with project startup activities.
• Create and maintain projects in Procore, Viewpoint, and other project management systems.
• Track permits, purchase orders, material orders, project schedules, and key project milestones.
• Draft and process project documentation, including change requests, reports, trackers, and status updates.
• Maintain organized project files, drawings, records, and documentation.
• Assist with budget tracking, forecasting, and project performance reporting.
• Coordinate communication between internal teams, clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Support procurement efforts by sourcing vendors and tracking project materials and equipment.
• Assist with preconstruction planning and project coordination activities.
• Provide technical support through drawing review, material coordination, and project documentation management.
• Monitor project deliverables and help ensure deadlines are met.
• Support continuous improvement of project processes, procedures, and standards.
• Utilize Microsoft Office and project management software to support daily operations.
• Effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.
• Travel to project sites as needed, including occasional out-of-town assignments.
• Occasionally work evenings, weekends, or holidays based on project needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Construction Management degree

Tools

Procore

Viewpoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Knobelsdorff in Eagan, MN is seeking a detail‑oriented Automation Project Coordinator to support KE's Automation Division. You will coordinate projects from kickoff to completion, manage schedules, documentation, procurement, and vendor communication to keep projects on track and within budget.

You will collaborate with Project Managers and cross‑functional teams, attend meetings, draft updates, and help improve processes.