Construction Project Coordinator Darien, Illinois, United States

Wight & Co.; Darien (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Wight & Company seeks a Project Coordinator to join its Construction Management team in Darien/Chicago. The role focuses on administering subcontracts, change orders, insurance reviews, and submittals, coordinating with subcontractors and accounting, and assisting leadership on related tasks.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in administration/project support within construction or engineering, strong MS Office skills, and familiarity with CMIC.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience as Administrative or Project Assistant in construction/engineering/architecture.
• Experience with contracts, change orders, bid packages, insurance and bonds.
• Strong knowledge of construction accounting.
• Detail oriented with good organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication; MS Office proficiency.
• CMIC knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue subcontracts
• Draft Change Orders for execution by subcontractors and PM’s
• Receive and review Certificates of Insurance for contract compliance
• Coordinate submittals and closeout documentation with subcontractors.
• Prepare bid packages and addenda; upload/distribute as required
• Participate in bid openings as requested and document results
• Receive and process subcontractor pay applications in coordination with the Accounting group.
• Assist departmental leadership as requested
• Other tasks as required

Skills

Administrative experience

Construction accounting

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Tools

CMIC

Job description

Wight & Company, an award winning, full service Architectural, Engineering and Construction Management firm with offices in Darien and Chicago, has an exciting opportunity for a Project Coordinator to join our fast paced Construction Management team!

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and issue subcontracts
• Draft Change Orders for execution by subcontractors and PM’s
• Receive and review Certificates of Insurance for contract compliance
• Coordinate submittals and closeout documentation with subcontractors.
• Prepare bid packages and addenda; upload/distribute as required
• Participate in bid openings as requested and document results
• Receive and process subcontractor pay applications in coordination with the Accounting group.
• Assist departmental leadership as requested
• Other tasks as required

Requirements:

• 5+ year’s experience as an Administrative or Project Assistant in the construction, engineering or architecture industry.
• Experience with contracts, change orders, bid packages, insurance and bonds;
• Strong knowledge of construction accounting
• Detail oriented individual with good organizational skills;
• Highly self motivated with the ability to work alone or in teams.
• Excellent oral and written and communication skills;
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft office suite
• Fluency with CMIC a significant plus

Salary Range: $55,000 - $80,000. Individual pay will be based on several factors including experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant.

Wight & Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Please view the following links for more information - EEO , EEO Supplement , and Pay Transparency .

Wight & Company values diversity in our workforce. We are committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please call us at 630.969.7000 and ask to speak with a Human Resources representative.

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As set forth in Wight & Company’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

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An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.