Project Coordinator - Construction

Jobot; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in the Midwest is seeking a Project Coordinator for federal and government projects. This role involves coordinating project plans, schedules, and budgets while ensuring quality standards are met. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, contributing to high-profile projects that impact communities. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

PTO (15+ days)

Company paid holidays

Medical, dental, & vision

Profit sharing or 401K with a match

Paternity/Maternity leave

Company events

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in project coordination.
• Extensive experience with federal/government projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project management activities, resources, equipment, and information.
• Ensure clients’ needs are met and all projects are delivered on time.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Project Management

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Planner

Job description

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Base pay range

$60,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

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Job details

General Contractor that focuses on Government and Federal work throughout the Midwest and beyond looking for a construction Project Coordinator to come on board. Great Benefits, Bonus, and more!

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Salary $60,000 - $80,000 per year

A Bit About Us

A contractor with over 30+ years in the government, federal, and public markets. We focus on work around the Midwest and are a leading contractor at what we do. We are looking to bring on multiple PMs within our office to help with our strong pipeline. With the backlog we have, we need Project Managers that have experience within the federal/government markets.

We have a lot of new and repeat clients that we build strong relationships with. Providing expert level customer services for everyone we work with is crucial to our success. We enjoy getting to know the wants and needs of our partners to have an outstanding finish product we can all be proud of.



Why join us?

• Competitive base salary and overall compensation package
• PTO (15+ days)
• Company paid holidays
• Medical, dental, & vision
• Profit sharing or 401K with a match
• Paternity/Maternity leave
• Company events
  
  

Job Details

Job Details

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Permanent Project Coordinator for our Federal/Government projects in the Construction industry. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile projects that significantly impact our communities. The successful candidate will have a strong background in project coordination, with a particular focus on federal and government contracts. This role will primarily involve coordinating project plans, schedules, work hours, budgets, and expenditures, organizing and participating in stakeholder meetings, and ensuring that project deadlines are met in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project management activities, resources, equipment, and information.
• Break projects into doable actions and set timeframes and deadlines.
• Liaise with clients to identify and define project requirements, scope, and objectives.
• Ensure clients’ needs are met and all projects are delivered on time ensuring quality standards are met.
• Coordinate with the project manager and other team members to keep all aspects of the projects on schedule.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans, and reports.
• Monitor project progress and handle any issues that arise.
• Act as the point of contact and communicate project status to all participants.
• Use tools to monitor working hours, plans, and expenditures.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans, and reports.
• Ensure standards and requirements are met through conducting quality assurance tests.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in project coordination, particularly within the construction industry.
• Extensive experience with federal/government projects.
• Proven experience in project management coordination or similar role.
• Experience in project management, from conception to delivery.
• Solid organizational skills, including multitasking and time-management.
• Strong client-facing and teamwork skills.
• Familiarity with risk management and quality assurance control.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Project and Microsoft Planner.
• Hands-on experience with project management tools.
• PMP / PRINCE2 certification is a plus.
• Strong proposal experience is a must.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of file management, transcription, and other administrative procedures.
• Ability to work on tight deadlines.
  
  

If you have the required skills and experience and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and join our dedicated team that takes pride in delivering excellence in the construction industry.

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Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Construction, Building Construction, and Architecture and Planning

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