Construction Project Coordinator

Facade Today; Darien (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Wight & Company, located in Darien/Chicago area, is seeking a Project Coordinator to join our fast-paced Construction Management team. The role involves preparing subcontracts, drafting change orders, reviewing insurance certificates, coordinating submittals, and managing bid packages and pay applications.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of Administrative/Project Assistant experience in construction or architecture, strong communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office; CMIC

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience as an Administrative or Project Assistant in construction, engineering or architecture.
• Experience with contracts, change orders, bid packages, insurance and bonds.
• Strong knowledge of construction accounting.
• Detail oriented with good organizational skills.
• Highly self motivated with ability to work alone or in teams.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Fluency with CMIC is a significant plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue subcontracts.
• Draft Change Orders for execution by subcontractors and PMs.
• Receive and review Certificates of Insurance for contract compliance.
• Coordinate submittals and closeout documentation with subcontractors.
• Prepare bid packages and addenda; upload/distribute as required.
• Participate in bid openings and document results.
• Receive and process subcontractor pay applications with Accounting.
• Assist departmental leadership as requested.
• Other tasks as required.

Skills

Project coordination

Administrative experience

Contract management

Construction accounting

Communication skills

MS Office

CMIC

Detail oriented

Team collaboration

Tools

CMIC

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wight & Company, an award winning, full service Architectural, Engineering and Construction Management firm with offices in Darien and Chicago, has an exciting opportunity for a Project Coordinator to join our fast paced Construction Management team!

Responsibilities

• · Prepare and issue subcontracts
• · Draft Change Orders for execution by subcontractors and PM’s
• · Receive and review Certificates of Insurance for contract compliance
• · Coordinate submittals and closeout documentation with subcontractors.
• · Prepare bid packages and addenda; upload/distribute as required
• · Participate in bid openings as requested and document results
• · Receive and process subcontractor pay applications in coordination with the Accounting group.
• · Assist departmental leadership as requested
• · Other tasks as required

Requirements

• · 5+ year’s experience as an Administrative or Project Assistant in the construction, engineering or architecture industry.
• · Experience with contracts, change orders, bid packages, insurance and bonds;
• · Strong knowledge of construction accounting
• · Detail oriented individual with good organizational skills;
• · Highly self motivated with the ability to work alone or in teams.
• · Excellent oral and written and communication skills;
• · Strong knowledge of Microsoft office suite
• · Fluency with CMIC a significant plus

Salary Range: $55,000 - $80,000. Individual pay will be based on several factors including experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant.

Wight & Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Please view the following links for more information - EEO, EEO Supplement, and Pay Transparency.

Wight & Company values diversity in our workforce. We are committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please call us at 630.969.7000 and ask to speak with a Human Resources representative.