Construction Project Coordinator

Essel Environmental; Citrus Heights (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Project Assistant role is an office-based position in Citrus Heights, CA, supporting project teams through administrative and operational tasks across construction projects. You will work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, and Project Engineers to keep information organized and progressing smoothly.

This role is ideal for someone with prior construction experience who enjoys multitasking, attention to detail, and delivering reliable support across multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and project support from project startup through closeout.
• Assist with contracts, subcontracts, change orders, insurance tracking, billings, and job cost documentation.
• Support customer invoicing and subcontractor payments, including invoice review and cost code verification.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, logs, and plan revisions.
• Coordinate permits, deposits, plan distribution, and project correspondence.
• Communicate with subcontractors and vendors regarding proposals, materials, RFIs, submittals, and long lead items.
• Support material ordering and coordination of temporary facilities such as dumpsters, storage containers, restrooms, and equipment.
• Assist with travel coordination, including flights, lodging, and vehicle rentals when required.
• Compile and distribute weekly project reports and support project schedules and purchase orders as directed.
• Maintain accurate daily timecards and project-related data entry.
• Assist with project closeout, including collecting as-built documents, warranties, job books, and archiving documentation.
• Support a positive and professional team environment through collaboration, communication, and accountability.
• Follow all company safety policies and support health, safety, and environmental initiatives.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Job description

The Project Assistant role is an office-based position in Citrus Heights, CA, supporting project teams through administrative and operational tasks across construction projects. You will work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, and Project Engineers to keep information organized and progressing smoothly.

This role is ideal for someone with prior construction experience who enjoys multitasking, attention to detail, and delivering reliable support across multiple projects.