Construction Project Coordinator: Subcontracts & Submittals

Wight & Company; Darien (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Wight & Company in Darien, IL is seeking a Project Coordinator to join its fast-paced Construction Management team. This role supports subcontract administration, submittals, and progress documentation for diverse architectural/engineering projects.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of administrative or project assistant experience in construction, strong MS Office skills, and a working knowledge of contract processes, insurance, bonds, and CMIC a plus.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue subcontracts
• Draft Change Orders for execution by subcontractors and PM’s
• 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 as requested and document results
• Receive and process subcontractor pay applications in coordination with the Accounting group.
• Assist departmental leadership as requested
• Other tasks as required

Skills

5+ years experience

Contracts & change orders

Construction accounting

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Oral & written communication

MS Office

CMIC knowledge

Tools

CMIC

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wight & Company in Darien, IL is seeking a Project Coordinator to join its fast-paced Construction Management team. This role supports subcontract administration, submittals, and progress documentation for diverse architectural/engineering projects.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of administrative or project assistant experience in construction, strong MS Office skills, and a working knowledge of contract processes, insurance, bonds, and CMIC a plus.