Engineering Project Coordinator

Coleman Company; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus opportunities

Half-Day Fridays

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Company-paid disability & life保险

401(k) with employer match

9 Paid Holidays + Generous PTO

Professional development support

Job summary

Coleman Company, Inc. is seeking an organized and dependable Engineering Project Coordinator in Savannah, GA to support permitting, plat and bond submittals, and project closeout for multiple active projects.

You will coordinate with city and county agencies, manage documentation, and track schedules to keep projects moving from application to approval. A strong background in civil engineering coordination and communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience coordinating projects in civil engineering, land development, surveying, or construction.
• Experience with permitting, plat approval, and bonding processes with city and county agencies.
• Experience preparing permit applications and plat submittals.
• Experience coordinating bond calculations and issuances.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, file, and track permit and project applications in coordination with Survey and Engineering, with guidance from your manager.
• Prepare and submit plats to city and county agencies and follow them through review and approval.
• Prepare bond calculations and coordinate bond issuance and release.
• Serve as a point of contact with city and county agencies, building strong working relationships with permitting and review staff.
• Track agency review comments and coordinate responses with the project team.
• Control project documentation and maintain organized, current project files.
• Partner with Project Managers, surveyors, and engineers to meet permitting and project deadlines.
• Meet multiple critical deadlines across several active projects, and track and flag risks and delays early.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Project management software

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: 1480 CHATHAM PKWY - SAVANNAH, GA, Salary Range: Undisclosed, About Us

Coleman Company, Inc. is a multidisciplinary civil engineering, planning, landscape architecture, and land surveying firm based in Savannah, GA. We deliver municipal, residential, commercial, and industrial development projects across the Southeast, known for our technical precision, responsive service, and collaborative approach. Coleman has been recognized as one of Zweig Group's Best Firms to Work For and was recently named the Georgia Society of Professional Engineers’ 2026 Mid-Size Employer of the year.

About the RoleColeman Company, Inc. is seeking an organized and dependable Engineering Project Coordinator to join our team in Savannah, Georgia, supporting permitting, plat and bond submittals, and project closeout for one of the fastest growing engineering and surveying firms in the area. This is an exciting opportunity for a project professional who takes pride in accuracy, enjoys working alongside survey and engineering teams, and wants to keep projects moving from application to approval.

Working with our Survey and Engineering teams and with guidance from your manager, you will coordinate with city and county agencies, control project documentation, and track project schedules so our clients’ projects stay on track, helping the firm deliver boldly and deliver right.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, file, and track permit and project applications in coordination with Survey and Engineering, with guidance from your manager
• Prepare and submit plats to city and county agencies and follow them through review and approval
• Prepare bond calculations and coordinate bond issuance and release
• Serve as a point of contact with city and county agencies, building strong working relationships with permitting and review staff
• Take approved plans to county offices to obtain required signatures
• Track agency review comments and coordinate responses with the project team
• Control project documentation and maintain organized, current project files
• Partner with Project Managers, surveyors, and engineers to meet permitting and project deadlines
• Meet multiple critical deadlines across several active projects, and track and flag risks and delays early
• Perform other duties as assigned to assist engineering team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a similar discipline
• 5+ years of experience coordinating projects in civil engineering, land development, surveying, or construction
• Working knowledge of the permitting, plat approval, and bonding process with city and county agencies
• Demonstrated experience preparing and filing permit applications and plat submittals
• Experience preparing bond calculations and coordinating bond issuance
• Experience controlling project documentation and maintaining project files
• Ability to manage project schedules and keep multiple projects on track
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate with technical project teams, clients, public agencies, and contractors
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, and comfort learning project management software
• Strong work ethic, self-motivation, and the ability to multi-task and manage time, workload, and stress
• Sound decision-making and the ability to analyze processes and pursue improvement
• High individual moral and ethical character

Preferred

• Previous experience in the AEC industry
• Familiarity with Coastal Georgia jurisdictions and their submittal requirements
• Ability to read plans and plats
• Project management certification or coursework (CAPM, PMP, or similar)

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary, full-time role
• Performance bonus opportunities
• Half-Day Fridays
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid short-term/long-term disability & life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• 9 Paid Holidays + Generous PTO
• Company store allowance
• Professional development and certification support
• Office hours are 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM Monday through Thursday and 8 AM to 12 PM Friday.

Please note that sponsorship is not available for this position. Coleman Company, Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace and an E-Verify participant.