Junior Project Coordinator (Construction)

Socket.dev; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

OGD Equipment Co. is seeking a Junior Project Coordinator to assist the project management team in planning, tracking, and coordinating initiatives from kickoff to completion.

You will collaborate with project coordinators, internal teams, vendors, and customers to keep work on schedule and within budget. The role emphasizes organization, clear communication, and a drive to grow into a project management career.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in project coordination or administrative support.
• Experience in the equipment, construction, manufacturing, or field-services industry preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with day-to-day coordination of active projects, including scheduling, task tracking, and status updates.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including timelines, budgets, meeting notes, and action items.
• Coordinate communication between internal teams, vendors, and contractors.
• Track deliverables and deadlines, flagging risks or delays to the project manager proactively.
• Prepare and distribute status reports, dashboards, and project summaries.
• Schedule and help facilitate project meetings, including agenda preparation and follow-up notes.
• Support procurement coordination, such as tracking material and equipment orders and delivery timelines.
• Maintain organized digital files and project records for easy team access.
• Assist with onboarding new projects, including setting up folders, trackers, and initial documentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

MS Office & Google Workspace

Task management & multi-tasking

Tools

Asana

Monday.com

Smartsheet

Google Workspace

Job description

Description

OGD Equipment Co. is a total solutions provider for commercial overhead door and loading dock equipment, serving businesses across the United States for over a decade. Headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, we partner with general contractors, developers, architects, and facility owners on projects ranging from single-door installs to large-scale new construction — handling everything from design/build consulting and equipment sales to installation, planned maintenance, and 24-hour emergency repair.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an organized and detail-oriented Junior Project Coordinator to support our project management team. The ideal candidate is highly organized, communicates clearly, and is eager to grow into a project management career. This role helps plan, track, and coordinate projects from kickoff through completion, working closely with project coordinators/managers, internal teams, vendors, and customers to keep work moving on schedule and within budget.

Responsibilities:

• Assist Project Managers with day-to-day coordination of active projects, including scheduling, task tracking, and status updates
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including timelines, budgets, meeting notes, and action items
• Coordinate communication between internal teams, vendors, and contractors
• Track deliverables and deadlines, flagging risks or delays to the project manager proactively
• Prepare and distribute status reports, dashboards, and project summaries
• Schedule and help facilitate project meetings, including agenda preparation and follow-up notes
• Support procurement coordination, such as tracking material and equipment orders and delivery timelines
• Maintain organized digital files and project records for easy team access
• Assist with onboarding new projects, including setting up folders, trackers, and initial documentation
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• 1–2 years of experience in project coordination, administrative support, or a related role (internships count)
• Experience in the equipment, construction, manufacturing, or field-services industry preferred
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and/or Google Workspace
• Comfortable learning project management tools (e.g., Asana, Monday.com, Smartsheet, or similar)
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment