Construction Project Coordinator: Docs, QC & Close-Out

Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) is seeking a project coordinator/manager to support the Owner with trend analysis, meetings and communication protocols. You will review submittals, change orders, drawings and RFIs for conformance, and verify QC and progress against the contract documents.

The role requires cross-team collaboration, accurate reporting, and documentation through project close-out, with site experience preferred and multiple certifications a plus.

Qualifications

• 2 years of full-time experience in a project coordinator or project manager role.
• Have high fluency Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word
• Ability to read and understand plans and specifications
• Ability to prepare accurate, complete and persuasive written correspondence
• Have a valid driver’s license
• Have experience with document controls software
• Have experience with Microsoft Project
• Have broad background in multiple building systems
• Have experience in K-12 construction
• Have experience with ProjectWise
• Experience and certifications in site safety training and procedures
• Have experience with R.S. Means cost estimating software
• Ability to perform quantity takeoffs
• Have experience in Construction Material Testing (sampling and lab work)
• Hold International Code Council (ICC) certification. Preference given to combination inspectors
• Hold OSHA certifications
• Hold PMP certification

Responsibilities

• Advise the Owner of any trends that affect completion of the Project.
• Attend progress meetings and ensure that the contractor provides and distributes minutes of the meetings.
• Establish and maintain communication protocol among Owner staff, the design team and the contractor.
• Review and comment on submittals for completeness and accuracy.
• Review proposed change orders (if applicable) and advise the Owner as to reasonableness.
• Review drawings for operation needs and conformance to the design.
• Review RFIs for potential changes or potential instructions to the contractor to ensure conformance with code, operation needs and conformance to the design intent.
• Review Contractor Quality Control (QC) daily reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Review the application for payment and verify completion status claimed
• Take appropriate photographs that document construction progress and problems, such as capturing items that will not be seen later.
• Verify the contractor’s implementation of the SWPPP.
• Review and verify the contractor’s Project record drawings are updated to reflect all changes at the end of the Project.
• Provide observations of the construction, including:
• Observe the work of the construction contractor for progress, workmanship, and conformance with the approved contract documents and applicable codes and regulations.
• When work is found to be in non-conformance, document the deficiencies and promptly provide notification of the deficiencies to the design team and the contractor.
• Issue deficiency list to the design team and the contractor. Conduct observations to verify that the deficiencies have been corrected.
• Close-Out Phase
• Coordinate close-out procedures, including transfer of complete project record drawings to the Owner.
• Verify all required O&M manuals, warranties, guarantees, and close-out requirements are complete and in compliance with the contract documents.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Plan and specifications reading

Written communication

Driver's license

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

Microsoft Project

ProjectWise

Document controls software

RS Means

Job description

Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) is seeking a project coordinator/manager to support the Owner with trend analysis, meetings and communication protocols. You will review submittals, change orders, drawings and RFIs for conformance, and verify QC and progress against the contract documents.

The role requires cross-team collaboration, accurate reporting, and documentation through project close-out, with site experience preferred and multiple certifications a plus.