Construction Project Coordinator

Kelly Services; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Telemedicine

Term life insurance

Whole life insurance

Accident insurance

Critical illness

Legal plan

Short-term disability

Retirement savings plan

Bonus & holiday pay

Transit spending account

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Construction Project Coordinator in San Jose, CA, to support new store construction and renovations. The role reports to the Construction Project Manager and involves planning, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, and coordination with internal teams and external vendors.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field and at least 5 years of retail/construction coordination experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant construction or project coordination experience, preferably in retail or commercial projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Construction Project Manager in planning, coordinating, and tracking new store construction and renovation projects.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and recommend corrective actions to keep projects on schedule.
• Coordinate communication with internal teams, contractors, consultants, landlords, and local authorities.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including schedules, contracts, and progress reports.
• Participate in vendor selection and negotiation processes.
• Support procurement by reviewing materials, equipment, and service proposals.
• Track project budgets, invoices, and payment schedules in collaboration with finance.
• Assist with obtaining permits, licenses, and approvals to ensure compliance.
• Contribute to developing and maintaining departmental systems, workflows, and documentation standards.
• Oversee project administration and communicate with stakeholders.
• Travel to project sites as needed.

Skills

Project Coordination

Reading blueprints

Procurement

Documentation

Scheduling

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Job description

For those who want to keep growing, learning, and evolving. We at Kelly hear you, and we're here for you! We're seeking a Construction Project Coordinator to work at a leading retail organization in San Jose, CA. Sound good? Take a closer look below. You owe it to yourself to consider this great new opportunity.

Salary: $85,000 per year

Shift: 5-day work week Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Actual working hours may vary slightly by department, depending on operational needs.

Why you should apply to be Construction Project Coordinator:

• Competitive annual salary with direct-hire, permanent placement
• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting new store construction and renovation projects nationwide
• Work for a reputable industry leader in retail construction project management
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities for skill development and career growth

What’s a typical day as Construction Project Coordinator? You’ll be:

• Assisting the Construction Project Manager in planning, coordinating, and tracking new store construction and renovation projects
• Monitoring project progress, identifying risks, and recommending corrective actions to keep projects on schedule
• Coordinating communication with internal teams, contractors, consultants, landlords, and local authorities
• Preparing and maintaining project documentation, including schedules, contracts, and progress reports
• Participating in vendor selection and negotiation processes
• Supporting procurement by reviewing materials, equipment, and service proposals
• Tracking project budgets, invoices, and payment schedules in collaboration with finance
• Assisting with obtaining permits, licenses, and approvals to ensure compliance
• Contributing to developing and maintaining departmental systems, workflows, and documentation standards
• Overseeing project administration, exercising sound management judgement, and communicating with stakeholders
• Traveling to project sites as needed to support progress monitoring and issue resolution
• Performing other duties as assigned by the project manager

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Hold a bachelor's degree or diploma in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field (equivalent experience considered)
• Have 5+ years of relevant construction or project coordination experience, preferably in retail or commercial projects
• Can read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
• Are proficient in CAD software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Possess knowledge of project management principles including scheduling, budgeting, procurement, and documentation
• Are familiar with local building codes, permit processes, and construction regulations
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems is an asset
• Demonstrate strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Mandarin or Cantonese language skills are an asset
• Hold a valid driver's license and are willing to travel as required

What happens next

Once you apply, you'll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don't worry—even if this position doesn't work out, you're still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

Helping you discover what's next in your career is what we're all about, so let's get to work.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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About Kelly

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