Construction Project Coordinator

Actalent; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and 0

Life Insurance (Voluntary)

Short and long-term disability

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a detail-oriented project coordination specialist for a contract-to-hire role in Detroit, MI. The position supports Project Managers, maintains documentation, tracks milestones, and ensures timely delivery of materials and paperwork.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in project coordination, strong organizational skills, and excellent communication. Onsite work with a comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in project coordination, administrative coordination, operations support, or office management.
• Strong organizational skills for documents, schedules, and records.
• Able to multitask and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in MS Office: Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with internal/external stakeholders.
• Experience supporting project-based work or coordinating across teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and coordination support to Project Managers and teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain project files, documentation, logs, and correspondence in an organized manner.
• Track deliverables, deadlines, and milestones to keep projects on schedule.
• Process purchase orders, invoices, change orders, and related paperwork accurately.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare materials, and maintain minutes and action items.
• Communicate regularly with customers, vendors, and internal teams for updates and clarifications.
• Support material procurement and monitor delivery status for timely availability.
• Assist with project reporting and data entry to ensure accuracy.
• Help prepare closeout documentation and turnover packages for handoffs.
• Perform other project support duties as assigned.

Skills

Project coordination

Administrative coordination

Multitasking

Communication

Team coordination

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Job Description: Electrical construction contractor focusing on commercial projects

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and coordination support to Project Managers and project teams throughout the project lifecycle.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project files, documentation, logs, and correspondence in an organized and accessible manner.

• Track project deliverables, deadlines, and key milestones to help ensure projects remain on schedule.

• Assist with processing purchase orders, invoices, change orders, and other project-related paperwork in a timely and accurate fashion.

• Coordinate internal and external meetings, including scheduling, preparing materials, and maintaining meeting notes and action items.

• Communicate regularly with customers, vendors, and internal teams to provide project updates and clarify requirements.

• Support material procurement activities and monitor delivery status to ensure timely availability of project materials.

• Assist with project reporting and data entry, ensuring information is complete, accurate, and properly formatted.

• Help prepare closeout documentation and project turnover packages to support successful project completion and handoff.

• Perform other project support duties as assigned to contribute to the smooth execution of projects.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in project coordination, administrative coordination, operations support, or office management.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage documentation, schedules, records, and project-related information effectively.

• Proven ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders.

• Demonstrated experience supporting project-based work or coordinating activities across teams.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Detroit, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $33.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Detroit,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 8, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.