Construction Project Coordinator: Path to Project Manager

Qualdoc; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 65,700 - 80,300; Full time

Job summary

Qualdoc seeks a Construction Project Coordinator to assist in delivering commercial and institutional construction projects. You will work with project managers, field personnel, subcontractors, and office teams to support planning, scheduling, documentation, and day-to-day operations from preconstruction through project closeout.

This role is ideal for someone with commercial construction experience who aspires to grow into a Project Manager position, with travel across the region as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field with 2–3 years of experience for commercial/industrial GC; or
• At least 5 years of commercial construction experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience supporting subcontracted work and self-performed construction activities.
• Knowledge of commercial, institutional, renovation and site construction practices.
• Experience with estimating, scheduling, project tracking and construction documentation.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, email, and construction management software.
• Basic understanding of civil, architectural, mechanical, and electrical construction disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Support construction projects from planning through final closeout.
• Coordinate project documentation including RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, change orders, quality records, safety documentation, financial reports, and closeout packages.
• Review project status and assist in identifying schedule, budget, or production concerns.
• Process construction documents, shop drawings, and submittals.
• Track project changes, gather pricing information, prepare cost estimates, and process change orders.
• Maintain compliance with contract requirements, project specifications, safety standards, and applicable regulations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

5+ years of commercial construction experience

Tools

Project Center

USACE QCS/RMS

Prolog

Job description

Qualdoc seeks a Construction Project Coordinator to assist in delivering commercial and institutional construction projects. You will work with project managers, field personnel, subcontractors, and office teams to support planning, scheduling, documentation, and day-to-day operations from preconstruction through project closeout.

This role is ideal for someone with commercial construction experience who aspires to grow into a Project Manager position, with travel across the region as needed.