Project Coordinator - Construction

The Waldinger Corporation; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Profit-sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

The Waldinger Corporation in Des Moines, IA is seeking an experienced Project Coordinator – Construction to keep documentation, procurement, and budgets on track while supporting Project Managers and a growing team.

You’ll own project records, coordinate deliveries, gather quotes, monitor subcontractor work, and prepare status reports to highlight milestones and issues. This role demands organization, clear communication, and field-ready readiness for occasional travel.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of accounting or project management support experience.
• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• Ability to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Maintain contracts, permits, drawings, specifications, and other key project records.
• Keep project team members, subcontractors, suppliers, and stakeholders informed on updates and requirements.
• Gather quotes, order materials, and coordinate deliveries.
• Help the Project Manager monitor subcontractor scope of work and ensure compliance with contracts.
• Prepare regular status reports highlighting milestones and issues.
• Track project expenses and budget variances, and keep the Project Manager updated.
• Support new teammates with training and share knowledge and insights.

Skills

Project coordination

Accounting support

Travel willingness

Education

Associate’s degree in Accounting or related field

Job description

Project Coordinator – Construction

The Waldinger Corporation | Des Moines, IA Office

For more than a century, The Waldinger Corporation has designed, built, and maintained the building systems that keep our clients’ facilities running. Behind every on-time, on-budget project is a coordinator keeping the details on track, and we’re looking for an experienced Project Coordinator – Construction to be that person.

Description

For more than a century, The Waldinger Corporation has designed, built, and maintained the building systems that keep our clients’ facilities running. Behind every on-time, on-budget project is a coordinator keeping the details on track, and we’re looking for an experienced Project Coordinator – Construction to be that person. This role suits an organized, experienced professional who likes keeping a project team informed and moving. If you enjoy managing documentation, procurement, and budgets while supporting Project Managers and new teammates, you’ll fit right in.

Project Coordinator – Construction

The Waldinger Corporation | Des Moines, IA Office

For more than a century, The Waldinger Corporation has designed, built, and maintained the building systems that keep our clients’ facilities running. Behind every on-time, on-budget project is a coordinator keeping the details on track, and we’re looking for an experienced Project Coordinator – Construction to be that person.

What You’ll Own

• Project Documentation: Maintain contracts, permits, drawings, specifications, and other key project records.
• Communication: Keep project team members, subcontractors, suppliers, and stakeholders informed on updates and requirements.
• Procurement & Logistics: Gather quotes, order materials, and coordinate deliveries.
• Project Support: Help the Project Manager monitor subcontractor scope of work and make sure it meets contractual obligations.
• Status Reporting: Prepare regular status reports that highlight key achievements, upcoming milestones, and issues to address.
• Budget Tracking: Track project expenses and budget variances, and keep the Project Manager updated.
• Mentorship: Help new team members reach their training goals by sharing knowledge, best practices, and insights, and flag training challenges to your supervisor or manager.

What You Bring

• 5–7 years of accounting or project management support experience, preferably in the construction industry
• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field
• Ability to travel occasionally

What You’ll Get

• Paid holidays and paid vacation
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, plus a 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing
• Health club reimbursement and a wellness plan with lifestyle spending account
• Tuition reimbursement, continuing education, and clear advancement opportunities
• Term, AD&D, and dependent life insurance, plus prepaid legal services
• Real growth potential with a stable, century-strong company

The Waldinger Corporation is an EOE, including disability/vets.

The Waldinger Corporation participates in E-Verify.