Construction Project Coordinator IV-Sustainability

The Greenridge Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

PTO

Sick Leave

Holidays

401(k)

Education Support

Referral Bonus

Jury Duty Leave

Laptop Provided

Cell Phone Stipend

Job summary

The Greenridge Group in Los Angeles seeks an experienced Project Coordinator IV – Sustainability to support the LACCD BuildLACCD Sustainability Strike Team. You will coordinate sustainability capital projects, manage budgets, forecast costs, and track project controls across planning, design, construction, and closeout.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in engineering, project management, or related fields, plus advanced Excel and PMIS experience, to drive cost reporting and data-driven decision

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in engineering, project management, sustainability, or related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Sustainability, or related discipline; 4 additional years may substitute for the degree.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas, pivot tables, financial modeling, and budget reporting.
• Experience with enterprise-level PMIS, such as Proliance, Trimble Unity, or equivalent systems.

Responsibilities

• Support sustainability-related capital projects from planning and design through construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Monitor project budgets, expenditures, commitments, funding availability, and financial performance.
• Develop and maintain cost forecasts, ETCs, and monthly budget reconciliations.
• Track change orders, contract balances, encumbrances, and financial risks to support successful project delivery.
• Prepare financial reports, analyze cost variances, and maintain accurate project data and dashboards.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Cost Analysts, campus teams, and program stakeholders to coordinate budgets, funding, and project activities.
• Support capital improvement projects involving solar energy, battery storage, EV charging infrastructure, energy-efficient buildings, and decarbonization.

Skills

Project coordination

Cost management

Budget tracking

Financial forecasting

Project controls

Advanced Excel

Education

Engineering

Construction Management

Sustainability

Tools

Proliance

Trimble Unity

Job description

The Greenridge Group is a prime contractor and consulting firm specializing in Project and Construction Management for major public-sector agencies.

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Project Coordinator IV – Sustainability to support the Los Angeles Community College District's (LACCD) BuildLACCD Sustainability Strike Team.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in project coordination, cost management, budget tracking, financial forecasting, and project controls, along with advanced Excel skills and experience working with project management systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Coordination: Support sustainability-related capital projects from planning and design through construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Budget & Cost Management: Monitor project budgets, expenditures, commitments, funding availability, and financial performance.
• Financial Forecasting: Develop and maintain cost forecasts, Estimates-to-Complete (ETCs), and monthly budget reconciliations.
• Project Controls: Track change orders, contract balances, encumbrances, and financial risks to support successful project delivery.
• Reporting & Analysis: Prepare financial reports, analyze cost variances, and maintain accurate project data and dashboards.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with Project Managers, Cost Analysts, campus teams, and program stakeholders to coordinate budgets, funding, and project activities.
• Sustainability Initiatives: Support capital improvement projects involving solar energy, battery storage, EV charging infrastructure, energy-efficient buildings, and decarbonization.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 5 years of recent professional experience in engineering, project management, sustainability, project controls, cost management, or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Sustainability, or a related discipline. An additional 4 years of qualifying experience may substitute for the degree.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas, pivot tables, financial modeling, data analysis, and budget reporting.
• Experience with enterprise-level Project Management Information Systems (PMIS), such as Proliance, Trimble Unity, or equivalent systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting large-scale public works, educational facilities, or capital construction programs.
• Hands-on experience with cost forecasting, budget management, funding verification, and Estimates-to-Complete.
• Familiarity with BuildLACCD or similar public-sector capital improvement programs.
• Knowledge of Division of the State Architect (DSA) processes.
• Experience with renewable energy, energy efficiency, electrification, or sustainability-related construction projects.
• Experience with Tableau or similar reporting and data visualization tools.

We offer one of the most competitive benefit packages in the industry.

• Medical, Dental & Vision:100% employer-paid monthly premiums for employees and 50% coverage for dependents under our company-sponsored plan*
• Life Insurance:Company-paid coverage up to $50,000
• Paid Time Off (PTO):Accrues up to 80 hours per year with increased accrual based on tenure
• Sick Leave:10 days of paid sick leave annually - well above the average of 5-6 days offered by most firms
• Holidays:9 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, and a paid day off for your BIRTHDAY!!!
• 401(k):Company match up to 4% (100% of the first 3%, 50% of the next 2%)
• Education Support:Assistance with tuition, licenses, and professional certifications
• Referral Bonus:Highest employee referral program of $5,000–$10,000 depending on level of hire
• Extra Paid Leave:For jury duty, bereavement leave, and voting time for local/state/federal elections
• Client Shutdown Days:Additional paid days off when client offices are closed
• Equipment:Laptop provided as needed
• Cell Phone Stipend: $100 monthly stipend for eligible roles

Why Join Greenridge?

• Be part of trusted leader in delivering impactful public sector projects.
• Play a meaningful role in shaping safe, modern, high-quality school environments.
• Join a team of experienced professionals dedicated to public infrastructure excellence.

The Greenridge Groupis an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.