Project Coordinator

DAI General Contracting; San Juan Capistrano (CA); On-site; USD 83,097,000 - 103,155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental PPO & HMO options

Vision

Supplemental hospital, serious injury,

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance

401k employer matched

Paid holidays

Vacation Time

Paid Sick Days

Job summary

DAI General Contracting is seeking a Construction Project Coordinator to join our South Orange County team. The role supports the Project Manager through coordination of subcontractor documentation, RFIs, submittals, schedules, and project costs, ensuring accurate records and timely communication.

The successful candidate will be detail‑oriented, organized, and proficient with Microsoft Office, MS Project, Adobe, and Procore, with office‑based work in California.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project, and Adobe.
• Experience with Procore is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, problem solving, organization, and decision making.
• Strong communication skills (written & verbal).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate subcontractor insurance, licenses, and project documents.
• Assist Project Manager with RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Maintain construction plans, schedules, and project records.
• Support closeout packages, warranties, and as-built drawings.
• Facilitate project meetings and distribute minutes.

Skills

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Adobe

Tools

Procore

Job description

Construction Project Coordinator

South Orange County

DAI General Contracting

Are you a motivated and detail-oriented individual looking to enhance your skills and grow as a construction project coordinator? Please apply to join our team as Construction Project Coordinator and gain hands‑on experience in coordinating projects, managing schedules, and supporting our construction team from start to finish!

About Us

Our company, DAI General Contracting, is an established Commercial General Contracting Firm and an undisputed leader in the Self‑Storage industry throughout California. Founded in 2003, DAI has completed well over ten million square feet of Self‑Storage Buildings while maintaining its expertise in Office Buildings, Retail, Concrete Tilt, and Tenant Improvements. If you share our company values, including an atmosphere of trust and respect for our clients and staff, a commitment to success and improvement, and the maximization of our varied experience, we want to hear from you. Check us out here to learn more: https://daigc.com/

About the Project Coordinator Role

As a key member of the project team, the Project Coordinator will support the Project Manager throughout all phases of construction by coordinating subcontractor and contract documentation, RFIs, submittals, change orders, schedules, project costs, and closeout activities. This role serves as a critical liaison between project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, architects, and engineers, ensuring construction documents, drawings, schedules, and project records remain accurate, organized, and up to date. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, organized, proactive, and comfortable interpreting construction plans and specifications while managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Typical Responsibilities of our Project Coordinator:

• Manage and ensure all subcontractor insurance, business licenses and additional project documents are collected and documented
• Assist the project manager in generating subcontract scope of work based on contract documents vs. proposal
• Review, analyze, and generate RFIs, submittals, and change orders under the direction of the Project Manager
• Assist Project Managers with subcontract documentation including generating subcontract agreements, change orders and work orders.
• Assist Project Managers with owner contract documentation including generating owner change orders.
• Review RFIs for accuracy, references, and detail, including interpretation of drawings and specifications as they relate to RFIs
• Review submittals and shop drawings for accuracy according to construction plans
• Document Management (Construction Plans)
• Manage project closeout packages including creation and distribution of Warranties, As Built drawings, punch‑lists and O&M manuals.
• Liaison between Project Manager, Superintendent, Subcontractors Architects & Engineers
• Management of construction plans and As‑built drawings, ensuring they are kept up to date and in order
• Assist in the preparation, monitoring, and updating of the project schedule
• Establish material delivery schedules/logs from the submittal logs and assist in their integration into the project schedule
• Assist project manager in tracking project costs, tracking change orders
• Assist project manager and coordinators with project closeout
• Facilitate project meetings, distribute meeting minutes to all team members.
• On occasion, assist with the collection, review and approval of subcontractor monthly payment applications and releases.
• Order Temp Services/Temp Utilities

Qualifications:

• Computer proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project, and Adobe; experience with Procore is a plus
• Strong attention to detail, problem‑solving, organization, and decision‑making skills
• Strong communication skills (written & verbal)
• Self‑motivated, has the ability to accomplish tasks without direct oversight
• Exceptional time‑management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• General knowledge of office protocol, routines, and procedures
• Experience with Procore a plus
• This is an in office position

Join our team at DAI General Contracting and help us bring our clients' construction projects to life!

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary of $29 - $36 per hour based on experience
• Medical Insurance
• Dental PPO & HMO options
• Vision
• Supplemental hospital, serious injury and accident coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life insurance
• 401k employer matched
• Paid holidays
• Vacation Time
• Paid Sick Days