Construction Coordinator - (St. Louis)

Burns & McDonnell; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Saint Louis, MO seeks a Construction Coordinator to assist with EPC project administration, safety, quality, schedule, cost control, and procurement across diverse industries. You will support prime/subcontractor contracts, RFPs, and documentation, interfacing with clients and internal teams while maintaining project controls and records.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to work in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or related field required or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of scheduling, cost control and project management software preferred.
• Ability to manage large volumes of work in a fast-paced environment; detail oriented.
• Must meet driving requirements and be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administration of project safety, quality, schedule, and cost control for EPC projects.
• Support client interface, documentation, turnover, procurement, and contracts administration.
• Help manage RFPs, bids, and scope of work for downstream contracts.
• Coordinate project controls, including cost reporting and scheduling within the accounting system.
• Maintain project documentation, filing systems, and turnover documentation.
• Assist with vendor/subcontractor pre-qualification and registration efforts.
• Support audits, risk reviews, and meeting minutes distribution.
• Assist with invoicing processes and project staffing plans.
• Coordinate equipment inventory, labor rates, and craft classifications as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety programs and company policies.

Skills

Multitasking

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Document control systems

Job description

Description

The Construction Coordinator will assist with the administration of project safety, quality, schedule, cost control, contracts, subcontractors, suppliers, procurement, proposals, estimates, documentation, turnover, client interface, and field-based activities to execute Engineer Procure Construct (EPC) projects, construction management, and program management ventures. This position will work on a diverse array of projects across multiple industries including aviation, commercial building, electrical transmission & distribution, facility, manufacturing, oil & gas, power generation, process, and water.

• Adhere to the company's safety programs and policies and assist others with compliance.
• Assist the Project team in building client relationships while interfacing with the client for proposal and project related items.
• Assist the Project Management team execute prime contracts, downstream contracts, and change orders.
• Assist with the development and implementation of the Project Execution Plan, Quality Assurance Plan, Safety & Health plan, Subcontracting Plan, Project Staffing Plan, Organization Chart, and Procurement Plan.
• Assist with jobsite set-up activities, including mobilization and demobilization.
• Assist with securing applicable project permits.
• Coordinate potential bidders' supplier/subcontractor registration and pre-qualification efforts on behalf of the Project Management team.
• Assist the Project Management team to administer request for proposal (RFP) package development, bid and selection process, and develop detailed scope of work documents for downstream contracts.
• Assist with contract administration including request for information (RFI's), submittals, change management, and claims mitigation for subcontractors and/or client contractors.
• Support and assist with project controls efforts, including project cost reporting, scheduling, project work breakdown structure establishment, project set-up and closeout within the accounting system, and field progress tracking.
• Assist with the development of internal and external reports including, project budgeting, cost reports, project cash flow forecast, and project status reports to all stakeholders.
• Participate in project, corporate, and risk review meetings as needed, present as needed, and record and distribute meeting minutes.
• Conduct project safety, quality, progress and financial audits and assessments as required.
• Assist with the Prime Contract, subcontractor, and supplier invoicing process.
• Establish and administer project documentation and filing systems.
• Assist with the project turnover documentation, recordkeeping/retention, warranty administration and project closeout.
• Assist with applicable onboarding of craft/field supervision.
• Analyze and report composite crew rates to determine labor and equipment costs.
• Assist with staffing on projects.
• Analyze and monitor labor burdens including craft classifications, benefits and labor laws.
• Maintain accurate craft classifications and craft progression records.
• Uphold craft competency and training standards.
• Assist with estimating, forecasting, and managing craft install unit rates.
• Assist with managing earned value, schedule, change management and cost metrics.
• Coordinate construction equipment to ensure adequate inventory to complete projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering or a related field required.
• Or applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement required.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access).
• Knowledge of document control, scheduling, cost control and project management software is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle large volumes of work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to meet company's driving requirements.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Field Construction Management

Primary Location US-MO-Saint Louis

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 100 % of the Time