Project Coordinator

CR Meyer; Coleraine (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CR Meyer is seeking a Project Coordinator to support planning, budgeting, construction, and post-construction activities for heavy industrial projects. You will work with the Project Manager and team to estimate, bid, schedule, and manage safety and quality requirements while ensuring budget adherence.

The role requires a background in construction with emphasis on civil/structural projects, and a Bachelor's in Construction Management or Civil Engineering or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in construction required, preferably with emphasis in large-scale civil/structural projects.
• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Projects and Primavera.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and comply with Drug & Alcohol Policy.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Supports the project team during planning, budgeting, construction and post-construction phases.
• Assist in estimating and executing construction projects with the Project Manager.
• Help prepare bids and budgets for construction projects.
• Contribute to safety planning and ensure on-site safety compliance.
• Prepare POs, track labor hours, and assist in invoicing and reporting.
• Track subcontracts and vendor information; coordinate equipment and resources.
• Maintain communication with the project team and customer for progress updates.
• Assist in project close-out and documentation for future reference.

Skills

Construction coordination

Project scheduling

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management

Civil Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Projects

Primavera

Job description

Position Description

The Project Coordinator contributes to the overall success of CR Meyer and its heavy industrial customers through supporting the project team during the planning, budgeting, construction and post-construction project phases. Works collaboratively as a team to ensure the project meets CR Meyer’s safety guidelines, as well as all designated quality, schedule and budget requirements.

• Works collaboratively with the Project Manager and the rest of the project team in estimating and executing construction projects.
• Using a general knowledge of construction principles and design specifications, assists in preparing bids for customers.
• Participates in the active implementation of the CR Meyer Risk Control Plan for all projects, and shares in the responsibility for maintaining a safe job site working with the customer, on-site staff, Safety Coordinator and the whole project team.
• Assists in preparing budgets and schedules for construction project execution.
• Prepares POs for all project-related expenses, tracks labor hours, processes expense sheets and prepares invoicing.
• Tracks and maintains subcontracts and vendor information.
• Coordinates the movement of assigned equipment, tools, supplies and other resources needed to complete the job and controls losses.
• Assists in the tracking of productivity factors and documents them for future reference.
• Keeps the Project Manager informed of any situations that require attention, maintains open lines of communication with the project team and may act as a back-up to the Project Manager.
• Participates in routine site visits for plan implementation, reviewing budget status, determining progress, communicating with the on-site team and ensuring safety/compliance standards.
• Participates in periodic updates and regularly communicates with the customer, project team, field staff, subcontractors and all other interested parties to ensure construction projects stay within specifications, schedule and budget through completion.
• Assists in making sure that the proper QA/QC standards and “means and methods engineering” procedures required for the project are implemented and within CR Meyer guidelines.
• Learns and uses CR Meyer provided software to prepare all required documents and project management updates.
• At project completion, participates in project close-out meetings as needed.
• Properly documents completed projects to use as a reference in the future.
• Wears all assigned PPE and observes CR Meyer safety guidelines at all times.
• Due to project deadlines and demands, regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Completes all related reports and paperwork in a timely manner.
• Represents the CR Meyer brand in a positive, professional manner at all times.
• All other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Previous experience in construction required, preferably with an emphasis in large-scale civil/structural projects.
• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Projects and Primavera required.
• Ability to complete all CR Meyer training and perform job duties within safety guidelines including, but not limited to, First/Aid-CPR Certification, OSHA 30 and SafeStart.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening and comply with CR Meyer’s Drug & Alcohol Policy and Program.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
• Ability to travel to various project sites within the United States required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CR Meyer is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and your application will be considered without regard to any legally protected status under applicable local, state or federal law. All employment decisions are based on relevant work-related background and experience. All offers of employment by CR Meyer are considered “at will” and are subject to CR Meyer's Drug & Alcohol Policy & Program.