Construction Project Coordinator — Growth & ESOP

Norcon, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) with matching

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Kitchen stocked with beverages and SnL

Job summary

Norcon, Inc., a Chicago-based general contractor, is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support projects from preconstruction through closeout. You will work with architects, clients, office staff, field staff and subcontractors to ensure timely, high-quality project delivery.

The role requires at least 2 years of project support experience in a fast-paced environment, strong organization, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• General understanding of managing construction project quality, schedule and budget.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with a desire to learn new systems.
• Experience using project management software.
• Ability to be a team player performing various production support tasks.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at the same time.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Be a self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to maintain client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing project subcontractor bid list.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for all trades related to constructing a project.
• Obtain bids from subcontractors.
• Prepare scope of work and review with Subcontractors.
• Review submittals and generate RFIs.
• Generate and track QAQC lists.
• Assist with preparing an estimate, project options, and clarifications.
• Assist with preparing subcontract agreements and purchase orders.
• Assist with preparing the Project Schedule.
• Collaborate with project team to inform them of upcoming deadlines, tracking schedule progress, critical activities, or communicating any changes.
• Assist with preparing pricing for change orders.
• Approve and code subcontractor and vendor invoices.
• Review and code weekly field staff timesheets.
• Develop, distribute, and track all correspondence related to the project documents -drawings, sketches, specifications, addenda, bid RFI responses, submittals, etc.
• Assist with project closeout such as compiling O&M Manuals, distributing closeout letters, and tracking punch list items to completion.
• Generate OAC agendas with project team.
• Assist in BIM coordination (where applicable).
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Construction project management

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

MS Office

Project management software

Team player

Multitasking

Fast-paced environment

Self-starter

Client relationships

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

Norcon, Inc., a Chicago-based general contractor, is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support projects from preconstruction through closeout. You will work with architects, clients, office staff, field staff and subcontractors to ensure timely, high-quality project delivery.

The role requires at least 2 years of project support experience in a fast-paced environment, strong organization, and excellent communication.