Project Coordinator

Socket.dev; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Job summary

Underground Construction Co., Inc. seeks a project coordinator in California to support the project manager and field team with scheduling, documentation, and workflow management.

The role requires travel to job sites, strong communication, cost tracking, and the ability to coordinate vendors, subcontractors, and field staff to keep projects on time and within budget. Occasional overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in a project coordinator role or related field.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook Email.
• Time management and project management skills.
• Travel to job sites as needed; valid driver’s license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Support project coordinators to ensure administrative activities are completed for the division.
• Assist with timecards, materials tracking, mark for locates, daily reports, scheduling, cost control, change-order tracking, vendor and subcontractor tracking, client billing, and pay invoices.
• Assist the project team with the preparation of bid documentation and helps to prepare for bid reviews.
• Meet work standards by following productivity, quality, and customer-service standards, resolving operational problems, and identifying work process improvements as necessary.
• Help meet cost standards by monitoring expenses, implementing cost-saving actions.
• Updates job knowledge by going to the field, participating in educational opportunities, and getting to know/understand the division.
• Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Other related duties and projects as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Outlook Email

Time management

Project management

Education

Associate or bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Overview

A project coordinator handles administrative tasks for the project manager and team members to keep the project running smoothly. This may include ordering equipment and supplies, managing deadlines and workflow, and scheduling meetings and appointments.

*** Travel is Required for this role. This role includes California travel, working in and around Construction job sites, and at times may include overnight travel. Must be open to this requirement.

About UCCO:

Underground Construction Co., Inc. has provided quality gas, power, airport fueling, and telecom construction services for over 80 years. Since laying our first pipe in 1936, we have successfully completed thousands of government, commercial, and private sector construction projects throughout the United States. Underground Construction Co., Inc. is one of the oldest and most respected contractors in the West. We continue to lead our industry in safety, quality, customer satisfaction, and community service. Our complete and diverse range of construction services includes gas transmission and distribution, electrical transmission and distribution, airport fueling facilities, industrial and special projects, telecommunications, and utilities.

Responsibilities

• Works with a team of Project Coordinators to ensure administrative activities are completed for the division
• Supportsdepartment with timecards, materials tracking, mark for locates, daily reports, scheduling, cost control, change-order tracking, vendor and subcontractor tracking, client billing, and pay invoices
• Assists the project team with the preparation of bid documentation and helps to prepare for bid reviews
• Meets work standards by following productivity, quality, and customer-service standards, resolving operational problems, and identifying work process improvements as necessary
• Helps meet cost standards by monitoring expenses, implementing cost-saving actions
• Updates job knowledge by going to the field, participating in educational opportunities, and getting to know/understand the division.
• Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Other related duties and projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Associates or bachelor's preferred, not required
• 1-2 years of experience in a project coordinator role or related field
• Excellent communication skills
• Reasoning ability, including problem-solving and analytical skills
• Microsoft Office and Outlook Email
• Time Management and project management skills
• Travel requirements to job sites as needed
  • Must be able to maintain a valid driver's license if travelling

Ability to work extended hours when necessary for business needs

Experience working in construction is a plus

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Pay- $ 25 - $ 32 /Hourly *Depending on Experience

Benefits include-- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

Our projects are regulated by federal and state laws, which require all employees to successfully pass criminal background checks, MVR, and drug tests (post-employment and random testing). The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list, and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time. This job description is subject to change at any time.

Our Company is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

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