Project Coordinator

lennar; California (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lennar is seeking a Project Coordinator to provide crucial support for land acquisition, entitlements, and property development. You will oversee construction schedules, contract documents, land development budgets, and ensure compliance with environmental studies, geotechnical reports, and engineering plans.

The role requires strong administrative experience, solid MS Office skills, knowledge of JD Edwards, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of administrative experience, preferably with a homebuilder.
• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Land Planning, or Project Management.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel); familiarity with JDE and Access is a plus.
• Notary certification preferred but not required; willingness to become a notary if needed.
• Strong grammatical, spelling, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Maintain a professional attitude, punctuality, and regular attendance.
• Excellent organizational, written, oral, and mathematical skills, with the ability to handle priorities under pressure.
• Valid, unrestricted motor vehicle license; ability to follow supervisor directions.

Responsibilities

• Manage jurisdictional permit and plan processing, including architecture, engineering, grading, and related tasks.
• Communicate effectively with City and County departments, utility agencies, and other relevant entities.
• Provide administrative assistance to the department and executive leadership team, including handling documents and supporting departmental functions.
• Oversee vendor setup, maintain contact lists, and manage contracts and insurance requirements.
• Prepare and process check requests, wire transfers, and fee-related documents, update budgets with contracts, POs, and invoices.
• Organize, file, and track land-related proposals, contracts, and other documents both electronically and in hard copy.
• Interface with accounting for vendor approvals, payment processing, and invoice management, including data entry into JD Edwards.
• Set up and maintain contract files, process change orders and purchase orders, and ensure accuracy in documentation.
• Monitor and manage safety certifications, surety tracking, permit expiration dates, and other compliance-related tasks.
• Cross-train for various positions within the division and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Administrative experience

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Punctuality

Notary certification (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Land Planning, or Project Management

Tools

JD Edwards

Access

Job description

Project Coordinator

We are Lennar Lennar is one of the nation's leading homebuilders, dedicated to making an impact and creating an extraordinary experience for their Homeowners, Communities, and Associates by building quality homes and providing exceptional customer service, giving back to the communities in which we work and live in, and fostering a culture of opportunity and growth for our Associates throughout their career. Lennar has been recognized as a Fortune 500® company and consistently ranked among the top homebuilders in the United States.

Join a Company that Empowers you to Build your Future

The Project Coordinator is responsible for providing crucial support to the department and managers, particularly aiding in land acquisition, entitlement processes, and property development. This role involves tasks that successfully deliver new projects by overseeing construction schedules, contract documents, land development budgets, and ensuring compliance with environmental studies, geotechnical reports, and engineering and architectural plans.

A career with purpose.

A career built on making dreams come true.

A career built on building zero defect homes, cost management, and adherence to schedules.

Your Responsibilities on the Team

• Manage jurisdictional permit and plan processing, including architecture, engineering, grading, and related tasks.
• Communicate effectively with City and County departments, utility agencies, and other relevant entities.
• Provide administrative assistance to the department and executive leadership team, including handling documents and supporting departmental functions.
• Oversee vendor setup, maintain contact lists, and manage contracts and insurance requirements.
• Prepare and process check requests, wire transfers, and fee-related documents, update budgets with contracts, POs, and invoices.
• Organize, file, and track land-related proposals, contracts, and other documents both electronically and in hard copy.
• Interface with accounting for vendor approvals, payment processing, and invoice management, including data entry into JD Edwards.
• Set up and maintain contract files, process change orders and purchase orders, and ensure accuracy in documentation.
• Monitor and manage safety certifications, surety tracking, permit expiration dates, and other compliance-related tasks.
• Cross-train for various positions within the division and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of administrative experience, preferably with a homebuilder.
• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree preferred in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Land Planning, or Project Management.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel); familiarity with JDE and Access is a plus.
• Notary certification preferred but not required; willingness to become a notary if needed.
• Strong grammatical, spelling, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Maintain a professional attitude, punctuality, and regular attendance.
• Excellent organizational, written, oral, and mathematical skills, with the ability to handle priorities under pressure.
• Valid, unrestricted motor vehicle license; ability to follow supervisor directions.

Physical & Office/Site Presence Requirements:

Regular, in-person attendance at Company communities/job sites and offices during regular work hours is an essential function of this job. Requires the ability to work more than eight hours per day in the confined quarters of a construction trailer, the ability to operate a motor vehicle, read plans, climb stairs and ladders, bend, stoop, reach, lift, move and/or carry equipment which may be in excess of 50 pounds. Job may require occasional operation of construction equipment. Finger dexterity may be required to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.

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General Overview of Compensation & Benefits:

• We reasonably expect the base compensation offered for this position to range from an hourly rate of $23.23 - $38, subject to adjustment based on business-related factors such as employee qualifications, geographic pay differentials (e.g., cost of labor/living, etc.), and operational considerations.
• This position may be eligible for bonuses.
• This position may be eligible for commissions.
• This position will be eligible for the described benefits listed in the above section in accordance with Company Policy.
• This information is intended to be a general overview and may be modified by the Company due to factors affecting the business.

Life at Lennar

At Lennar, we are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching environment for our Associates, offering a comprehensive array of benefits designed to enhance their well-being and professional growth. Our Associates have access to robust health insurance plans, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, ensurin