Lighting Project Coordinator

Facility Solutions Group Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Facility Solutions Group Inc in Houston is seeking a Lighting Project Coordinator to support project managers from initiation to completion. You will draft schedules, policies, project estimates, and cost-saving recommendations while growing into additional account responsibilities.

The ideal candidate has strong organizational and communication skills, is self-motivated, and adaptable to project demands. Lighting and electrical knowledge is a plus and a valid driver’s license is often required

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Associate's Degree in Business Administration; Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management preferred.
• Minimum one year experience in Construction field.
• Proficient in Excel, Parspec, and performing takeoffs.

Responsibilities

• Manage document control and create a well-organized electronic filing system for all necessary documents (construction documents, A/E design and engineering plans and specifications, submittals, RFIs, daily report, contract/change orders, closeout documents, etc.).
• Assist with invoicing for A/E services.
• Make applications for building permits.
• Assist with project bidding.
• Coordinate project schedules, resources, equipment, and information.
• Assist with outlining project timeframes.
• Assist with schedule management.
• Assist project team with setting project budgets.
• Analyze risks and opportunities.
• Process invoices related to project expenses, including setting up vendors and ensuring insurance coverage is obtained and submitted, verifying invoice amounts comply with contracts; act as point of contact for project status.
• Use tools to monitor working hours, plans and expenditures.
• Ensure standards and requirements are met through QA tests.

Skills

Excel

Takeoffs

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

AR/AP experience

AIA knowledge

Billing knowledge

Lighting/Electrical knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or Associate's Degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management

Tools

Parspec

Job description

Overview

As a Lighting Project Coordinator, you will support and assist the project team managers from initiation to completion of a project. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to drafting schedules, drafting vendor delivery policies, preparing project estimates, and making recommendations for cost-efficient practice. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills, be self-motivated and adaptable to the demands of the project. We are seeking candidates with the potential to grow within our organization and take on select individual account responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage document control and create a well-organized electronic filing system for all necessary documents, including, construction documents, A/E design and engineering plans and specifications, submittals, RFIs, daily report, contract/change orders, closeout documents, etc.
• Assists with invoicing for A/E services.
• Makes application for building permits.
• Assists with project bidding.
• Coordinate project schedules, resources, equipment, and information.
• Assist with outlining project timeframes.
• Assist with schedule management.
• Assist project team with setting project budgets.
• Analyze risks and opportunities.
• Process invoices related to project expenses, including, setting up vendors, ensuring the appropriate insurance coverage is obtained and submitted (including required insurance certificates), verifying invoice amount is within budget and in compliance with contracts or agreements.
• Act as the point of contact and communicate project status to all participants.
• Use tools to monitor working hours, plans and expenditures.
• Ensure standards and requirements are met through conducting quality assurance tests.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Associate's Degree in Business Administration; Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management preferred.
• Minimum one year experience in Construction field.
• Profiecient in Excel, Parspec, and performing takeoffs.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must be able to pass a drug and background screen.
• Knowledge of AIA and General Invoicing / Billing.
• Experience in AR/AP.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Excel.
• Self-motivated.
• Experience in lighting and electrical is a plus.