Project Coordinator

Gensler; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

ESOP

Benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Gensler in San Diego, CA is seeking a Project Coordinator to support the development of design/construction documents and manage communications between designers, engineers, clients, and contractors to help ensure projects are delivered efficiently. You will support the project team in all phases of design and construction, serving as the heartbeat of the studio’s workflows.

With 5-10+ years of administrative experience, a preferred Bachelor's degree, and strong time management, you will

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of administrative experience in architecture/construction/engineering.
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Strong time management in a fast-paced environment.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• High level of professionalism and a strong sense of urgency.
• Proactive, motivated self-starter with ability to work with minimal guidance.
• Flexibility to handle change effectively.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prioritize work to ensure deadlines are met.
• Manage daily communications with internal and external parties.
• Prepare letters, project numbers, startup processes, agreements and work authorizations, org charts, packaging & shipping, QA/QC docs.
• Maintain spreadsheets for contracts, authorizations, logs, punch lists, RFIs, submittals, etc.
• Create and maintain project directories and logs, accurate filing, FAST forms, meeting agendas and notes.

Skills

Administrative experience

Time management

Communication skills

Self-starter

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Locations

San Diego, CA, US

Your Role

Use your passion for service and attention to detail to help the Gensler team bring designs to life. As a Project Coordinator,you will be responsible for supporting the development of design/construction documents, managing communication between designers, engineers, clients, and contractors to help ensure projects are delivered efficiently. Supports the project team in all phases of design and construction. You're at the heart of your studio's projects and the soul that keeps your projects moving forward.

What You Will Do

• Planning: Prioritizing work and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Communication: Managing daily communications with internal and external parties.
• Project Tasks: Proposal letters, opening project numbers, project start up process, consultant letters of agreements and work authorizations, team org charts, package preparations & shipping/mailing, QA/QC project administrative documents, print coordination, copying/scanning, and cloud-based file sharing.
• Monitoring: Maintenance of various spreadsheets (contracts, work authorizations, consultant work authorizations, sketch logs, punch lists, RFIs, Submittals, etc).
• Documentation: Creation and maintenance of project directories and logs, accurate project filing, FAST form documents, preparation of meeting agendas and meeting notes, programming data worksheets.
• Resource Management: Meeting coordination and virtual meeting set-ups.
• Administrative Tasks: Special duties and projects, as assigned or necessary including studio support, coverage of other coordinators and front desk reception.

Your Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of experience in an administrative capacity preferably within the architecture, construction or engineering industries.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Ability to effectively prioritize with strong time management skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail.
• High level of professionalism and strong sense of urgency.
• Ability to work with minimal guidance; Proactive, motivated self-starter.
• Flexibility and ability to handle and manage change effectively and efficiently.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, Powerpoint).
• Flexibility and ability to handle and manage change effectively and efficiently.

*The base salary for this position is estimated to be between $36.00 and $43,25 per hour ($75,000 to $90,000 annually), commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition to a competitive compensation package, Gensler offers annual bonus opportunities, employee ownership through our ESOP program, comprehensive benefits, and extensive professional development resources designed to support your long-term growth and career success.
**Please note that this is a full-time, in-office role based in our San Diego office, with an expectation of onsite presence five days per week.

Life at Gensler

At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to "Well-being Awareness Week," our offices reflect our people's diverse interests.

We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.

As part of the firm's commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state and local law.

Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with federal, state and local law.

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