Project Coordinator

Broussard Brothers, Inc.; Abbeville (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Broussard Brothers, Inc. is seeking a junior Project Coordinator to assist senior project managers in coordinating tasks, managing documentation, and communicating with team members and customers.

This entry-level role emphasizes learning through mentorship, training, and on-the-job experience, with opportunities to develop into a full Project Manager as you gain experience and contribute to a variety of construction projects across phases.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in project coordination, construction, or related work.
• Internship, co-op, or hands-on field experience is a plus.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; degree preferred in construction management or engineering.
• Ability to learn to interpret specifications and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and coordinating project activities under the direction of a Project Manager.
• Help organize and maintain project files, including drawings, specifications, purchase orders, delivery tickets, and inspection reports.
• Support scheduling of job kickoff meetings and distribution of required project information.
• Communicate with team members and customers regarding project updates or revisions, escalating issues to the Project Manager as needed.
• Track project progress, costs, and materials; help prepare simple reports or updates.
• Assist with identifying and documenting project changes or scope adjustments.
• Participate in maintaining project schedules and tracking documentation (equipment lists, progress trackers, etc.).
• Ensure pictures and basic project close-out documentation are gathered and filed at completion.
• Collaborate with Field Supervision and other departments to help resolve issues and ensure projects move forward.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Project coordination

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor's degree in construction management/Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management tools

Job description

Description

Project Coordinator

Summary: Junior Project Managers support the execution of projects across multiple phases of BBI's Project Lifecycle. They assist senior Project Managers and project teams by coordinating tasks, maintaining project documentation, communicating with team members, and learning to interpret specifications and drawings. This role is an entry-level position with the goal of developing into a full Project Manager role through mentorship, training, and on-the-job experience.

Essential Functions

• Assist in planning and coordinating project activities under the direction of a Project Manager.
• Help organize and maintain project files, including drawings, specifications, purchase orders, delivery tickets, and inspection reports.
• Support scheduling of job kickoff meetings and distribution of required project information.
• Communicate with team members and customers regarding project updates or revisions, escalating issues to the Project Manager as needed.
• Track project progress, costs, and materials; help prepare simple reports or updates.
• Assist with identifying and documenting project changes or scope adjustments.
• Participate in maintaining project schedules and tracking documentation (equipment lists, progress trackers, etc.).
• Ensure pictures and basic project close-out documentation are gathered and filed at completion.
• Collaborate with Field Supervision and other departments to help resolve issues and ensure projects move forward.

HSE Responsibilities

• Embrace, lead, and demonstrate Broussard Brothers' Safety-First Attitude.
• Demonstrate visible leadership and support the proactive safety processes (JSA, Stop Work, and BBS Observations) to achieve an incident-free workplace and advance our safety culture.
• Adhere to all "Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Management Systems Manual" policies, procedures, safe work, and best practices guidance as well as regulatory and client site specific policies and procedures.
• Stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or observed and honor any stop work called by a coworker, customer, or employee.

Competencies

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to learn and apply technical specifications and drawings.
• Team-oriented mindset with willingness to learn from experienced colleagues.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, project management tools preferred).

Education/Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (associate or bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, or related field preferred).
• 0-2 years of experience in project coordination, construction, or related work.
• Internship, co-op, or hands-on field experience is a plus.

Other Information

This job description outlines the core duties and expectations for a Junior Project Manager but is not all-inclusive. Duties may evolve as the employee gains experience and progresses in BBI's Project Management Competency Framework.

If your disability requires a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at 3378935303 or [e-mail]. We are committed to ensuring all applicants have equal access to opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabled/Veterans