Construction Project Coordinator — Path to PM

Suffolk Construction; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Suffolk Construction is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to partner with the Project Manager in running day-to-day operations on a Virginia project. The role emphasizes logging contracts and POs, processing change orders, reviewing submittals, and coordinating with subcontractors and vendors.

You will assist with scheduling narratives, meeting minutes, and safety trainings. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and have 2+ years of related experience, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable discipline.
• 2+ years of related experience or completion of Suffolk’s Career Start Program as a Project Engineer or Project Engineer with another firm.
• The ability to manage and embrace change. Respond and adapt to new processes and new ways of looking at old problems
• Computer literate
• Good communication skills
• Accurate with an attention to detail
• Candidate must possess Suffolk’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring

Responsibilities

• Log-in and track Contracts & Purchase Orders
• Use experience and judgment to price, approve and/or reject Project Change Orders, Submittals, and respond to RFIs
• Log-in, track and review shop drawings and submittals and respond to RFIs
• Request Insurance Certificates from subcontractors to review for compliance with the Company’s insurance requirements
• Create and update Vendor and Subcontractor Contact Log
• Price and create Proposed Change Orders
• Submit, track response and issue RFIs
• Responsible for managing the building permit process and resolving issues
• Plan revision submissions to municipality
• Work with Company Attorneys on contracts, Insurance Certificates, Insurance discrepancies & Contract modifications
• Act as a liaison with subcontractors to resolve disputes, questions, or issues
• Assist with Project Schedule Narratives
• Take Weekly Video and distribute to General Manager
• Create Weekly Meeting Minutes – Owner’s and Subcontractors meetings
• Set up coordination meetings with Subcontractors
• Distribute revised drawings to Subcontractors
• Using best judgment, write up descriptions for Purchase Orders and Subcontract Requests
• Responsible for obtaining and tracking Subcontractor warranty certificates
• Responsible for creating close-out manuals
• Conducts training for OSHA 10 or 30 Hour, HAZWOPER, and other Safety related topics

Skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Computer literacy

Detail oriented

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in applicable discipline

Job description

Suffolk Construction is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to partner with the Project Manager in running day-to-day operations on a Virginia project. The role emphasizes logging contracts and POs, processing change orders, reviewing submittals, and coordinating with subcontractors and vendors.

You will assist with scheduling narratives, meeting minutes, and safety trainings. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and have 2+ years of related experience, with strong