Construction Project Coordinator — Contracts & Submittals

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

Job summary

Wight & Company in Darien, IL is seeking a Project Coordinator to join our fast-paced Construction Management team. You will prepare and issue subcontracts, coordinate submittals, and support the accounting group with pay applications.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of administrative or project support experience in construction or architecture, strong MS Office skills, and a solid understanding of contracts, insurance, and bonds. CMiC experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience as 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.
• Self-motivated, able to work alone or in teams.
• Excellent oral and written communication; strong MS Office skills.
• Fluency with CMiC is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue subcontracts.
• Draft Change Orders for subcontractors and PMs.
• Review Certificates of Insurance for contract compliance.
• Coordinate submittals and closeout docs with subcontractors.
• Prepare bid packages and addenda; distribute as required.
• Participate in bid openings and document results.
• Process subcontractor pay applications with Accounting.
• Assist departmental leadership as requested.
• Other tasks as required.

Skills

Project coordination

Administrative support

Communication

Contract knowledge

MS Office

Tools

CMiC

Job description

Wight & Company in Darien, IL is seeking a Project Coordinator to join our fast-paced Construction Management team. You will prepare and issue subcontracts, coordinate submittals, and support the accounting group with pay applications.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of administrative or project support experience in construction or architecture, strong MS Office skills, and a solid understanding of contracts, insurance, and bonds. CMiC experience is a plus.