Construction Project Coordinator: Subcontracts & Compliance

Facade Today; Darien (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Wight & Company, located in Darien/Chicago area, is seeking a Project Coordinator to join our fast-paced Construction Management team. The role involves preparing subcontracts, drafting change orders, reviewing insurance certificates, coordinating submittals, and managing bid packages and pay applications.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of Administrative/Project Assistant experience in construction or architecture, strong communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office; CMIC

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience as an Administrative or Project Assistant in construction, engineering or architecture.
• Experience with contracts, change orders, bid packages, insurance and bonds.
• Strong knowledge of construction accounting.
• Detail oriented with good organizational skills.
• Highly self motivated with ability to work alone or in teams.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Fluency with CMIC is a significant plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue subcontracts.
• Draft Change Orders for execution by subcontractors and PMs.
• Receive and review Certificates of Insurance for contract compliance.
• Coordinate submittals and closeout documentation with subcontractors.
• Prepare bid packages and addenda; upload/distribute as required.
• Participate in bid openings and document results.
• Receive and process subcontractor pay applications with Accounting.
• Assist departmental leadership as requested.
• Other tasks as required.

Skills

Project coordination

Administrative experience

Contract management

Construction accounting

Communication skills

MS Office

CMIC

Detail oriented

Team collaboration

Tools

CMIC

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wight & Company, located in Darien/Chicago area, is seeking a Project Coordinator to join our fast-paced Construction Management team. The role involves preparing subcontracts, drafting change orders, reviewing insurance certificates, coordinating submittals, and managing bid packages and pay applications.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of Administrative/Project Assistant experience in construction or architecture, strong communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office; CMIC