Construction Project Coordinator

Travaux Inc; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Travaux Inc is seeking a Project Coordinator/Engineer to assist the project management group with documentation, procurement, bidding, cost control, expediting, and safety duties on construction projects.

Responsibilities include supporting transmission of contract documents, shop drawings, subcontract documentation, and fostering good client relations while observing company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or on-the-job experience on similar projects enabling task performance.
• University-level degree plus practical construction exposure.
• Fundamental project management knowledge for documentation, cost control and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Assist the project management group with documentation, procurement, bidding and cost control.
• Support transmission of contract documents, shop drawings and subcontract documentation.
• Aid in management of construction projects including expediting and safety reviews.

Skills

Project management

Deadline compliance

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

ProContractor

AutoCAD

PlanSwift

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

BAND GRADE SUBGRADE FLSA STATUS Department Reports To C 4 1 Exempt Vice President of Construction

CLASS SUMMARY:

The project coordinator/engineer assist the project management group in documentation, material procurement, bidding, cost control, expediting, safety and administrative duties as assigned.

Typical Class Essential Duties

• Performs job responsibilities in a manner consistent with Company policies and procedures.
• Collects and organizes information for the preparation of project reports
• Assists project management in the transmission of contract documents, shop drawings, subcontract documentation, contract maintenance and other project information
• Assist Project Management in the management of construction projects which involves cost control, expediting, quantity take-off and expediting subcontractors.
• Safety review of all job sites.
• Studies and develops a good understanding of the principles of project management which involves cash flow, client relations, and early recognition of project problems, pricing/profit planning and control.
• Learns and observes all construction activities to assist the field management personnel.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE (positions in this class typically require):

Bachelor of Science Degree in a related curriculum and/or on the job experience on similar projects that enables one to perform the required tasks in addition to a Bachelor Degree from a 4 year University.

Licensing Requirements

(positions in this class typically require):

Licensing Requirements:

• Valid Wisconsin Driver License

Knowledge

(position requirements at entry):

• 0 to 36 months of on-site experience
• A demonstrated record of good managerial ability, along with the desire to accept responsibility.
• Possess a working knowledge of construction field operations and the disciplines required to be part of aconstruction project team.
• Knowledge of Construction Management Software such as ProContractor, Pro Core; Technical softwaresuch as AutoCad, Plan Swift, Bluebeam; and other computer skills
• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Additional Computer Skills

• Using computers and related software;
• The ability to: process verbal information; understand written sentences and paragraphs in work relateddocuments; and communicate with others to convey information effectively.
• The ability to think logically in following procedures and instructions.
• The ability to compute, analyze, and interpret numerical data for reporting purposes.
• The ability to frequently meet deadlines with attention to detail and to complete tasks and requireddocumentation in a timely manner.
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, thegeneral public, and others sufficient to exchange or convey information.

Physical Requirements

Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing are required only occasionally.

NOTE: The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific