Construction Project Coordinator

JLL; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL in Washington, DC seeks a Construction Project Coordinator to support interior corporate construction projects for a financial services client. You will work with project teams, vendors, accounting partners, and stakeholders to manage project documentation, financial processes, communication, and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

The role requires 5+ years in construction or accounting, strong communication, and excellent organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of practical experience in construction or accounting.
• Strong verbal and written communication with attention to detail.
• Understanding of construction phases from concept to closeout.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and across multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication among project teams, stakeholders, vendors, and clients.
• Maintain and organize project documentation (contracts, change orders, financial reports).
• Process and record daily financial transactions with compliant records.
• Support project financial tracking with Accounting, Design, and Construction teams.
• Review budgets, vendor proposals, bids, invoices, and change orders in PMWeb or PM systems.
• Verify accuracy of project costs against budgets and contracts.
• Ensure compliance with vendor agreements, affidavits, and lien waivers.
• Support multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines.
• Utilize PMWeb or similar PM software to track activities and reporting.

Skills

5+ years experience

Communication skills

Construction knowledge

Independent worker

Collaboration

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management

Tools

PMWeb

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

What this job involves:

As a Construction Project Coordinator, you will play a critical role in supporting the successful delivery of corporate interior construction projects for a financial services client. Working closely with project teams, vendors, accounting partners, and stakeholders, you will help manage project documentation, financial processes, communication, and compliance activities throughout the project lifecycle. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What this job involves:

As a Construction Project Coordinator, you will play a critical role in supporting the successful delivery of corporate interior construction projects for a financial services client. Working closely with project teams, vendors, accounting partners, and stakeholders, you will help manage project documentation, financial processes, communication, and compliance activities throughout the project lifecycle. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Your day-to-day tasks will include:

• Facilitate communication between project teams, stakeholders, vendors, and clients to ensure alignment on project updates and changes.
• Maintain and organize project documentation, including contracts, change orders, financial reports, and progress updates.
• Process and record daily financial transactions while maintaining accurate and compliant financial records.
• Partner with Accounting, Design, and Construction teams to support project financial tracking and reporting.
• Review and process project budgets, vendor proposals, bids, invoices, and change orders within project management financial systems.
• Verify accuracy of project costs against approved budgets and contract requirements.
• Ensure compliance with vendor agreements, contracts, affidavits, and lien waiver documentation.
• Support multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality standards.
• Utilize project management and Microsoft Office tools to track project activities and reporting requirements.

Desired experience and technical skills:

Requirements:

• 5+ years of practical experience in construction or accounting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Understanding of construction methodologies and the various phases of construction from concept through closeout.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and collaborate effectively across multiple teams and projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational skills with a proactive and self-motivated approach.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management (Or 5+ years of practical experience in construction or accounting).
• Familiarity with GMP contracts and other construction contract types.
• Experience using PMWeb or similar project management software.