Project Coordinator I

Ryan Companies US; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryan Companies US, Inc. is seeking a Project Coordinator I in Austin, TX. The role requires at least 2 years of field operations experience in commercial construction and offers a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

You will manage contracts, document control, project financials, and closeout workflows to ensure projects meet schedule, budget, and quality targets. Proficiency with Procore and MS Office is expected.

Qualifications

• 2+ years leading field operations in commercial construction.
• Ability to collaborate within a team and work with minimal supervision.
• Strong verbal, written, and analytical skills; highly organized.
• Experience with contract administration and project documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, process, and track contracts, bids, subcontracts, and change orders.
• Manage subcontractor onboarding, insurance, licensing, and safety registrations.
• Support pre-construction activities and cost estimate databases.
• Manage submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and document control.
• Maintain plans, drawings, specs, and permits in management software.
• Lead project closeout workflows and assemble O&M manuals and warranties.
• Assist with monthly owner pay applications and track project costs.
• Coordinate project meetings and distribute minutes; track actions.
• Assist leadership with schedule coordination and resource tracking.

Skills

Project coordination

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Schedule coordination

Administrative experience

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Procore

Proliance

DocuSign

Textura

Oracle JD Edwards

Nexus

Concur

Box

Bluebeam

WebEx

MS Office

Job description

Ryan Companies US, Inc. has an exciting career opportunity for a Project Coordinator I to join our team! Do you bring at least 2 years of successful experience leading field operations in commercial construction? Do you enjoy working in a fast, fun, inclusive and collaborative workspace?

The Project Coordinator I serves as a key operational and administrative anchor across the construction project lifecycle. This role manages contract administration, technical document control, project financials, and closeout workflows to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Some things you can expect to do:

Contract Administration & Procurement

• Prepare, process, and track trade contracts, bid packages, subcontracts, and change orders under the direction of the Project Manager.
• Manage subcontractor onboarding and compliance, including insurance certificates, licensing, and safety registrations.
• Support pre-construction efforts, including bid package distribution, subcontractor solicitation, and cost estimate database upkeep.

Technical Coordination & Document Control

• Manage technical document exchange processes, including submittals, shop drawings, and RFIs, ensuring timely turnaround between design teams and trade partners.
• Maintain current, organized sets of plans, drawings, specifications, and permit documentation within integrated construction management software.
• Lead project closeout workflows, including punch list administration, compilation of Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals, warranty documentation, and record drawing distribution.

Financial Management & Accounting Support

• Assist with the preparation and processing of monthly owner pay applications according to required project billing cycles.
• Review, route, and track project costs, vendor invoices, and pay applications; promptly address and resolve job-specific accounting questions.
• Identify and recommend workflow enhancements that drive project cost or time savings.

Project Operations & Team Liaison

• Act as a central communication liaison among Project Managers, field personnel, Corporate Services, clients, and trade partners.
• Coordinate and participate in project meetings, prepare and distribute detailed meeting minutes, and track follow-up action items.
• Assist project leadership with schedule coordination, resource tracking, and day-to-day administrative project support.

Candidate Requirements

• Ability to collaborate and contribute within a team structure is required
• Demonstrates self-motivation to accurately and efficiently complete all aspects of the project with minimal supervision.
• Strong verbal, written and analytical skills required; very strong organizational skills and a good mathematical aptitude necessary
• Previous administrative experience and/or construction industry experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Ability to learn industry specific software programs including, but not limited to, Proliance, Procore, DocuSign, Textura, Oracle JD Edwards Enterprise One, Nexus, Concur, CornerStone OnDemand, Building Connected, Bluebeam, Box and WebEx
• Exhibit objectivity and openness to others' views; contribute to building a positive team culture
• Display willingness to make decisions; exhibit sound and accurate judgment; support and explain reasoning for decisions; include appropriate people in decision making process; make timely decisions; understand business implications of decisions
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; attention to detail; look for ways to improve and promote quality; accept and apply feedback to improve performance; monitor own work to ensure work quality
• Approach others in a tactful manner; react well under pressure; accept responsibility for own actions; give appropriate recognition to others
• Follow through on commitments
• Exhibit confidence in self and others; inspire and motivate others to perform well; effectively influence actions and opinions of others
• Assess own strengths and weaknesses; pursue training and development opportunities; strive to continuously build knowledge and skills; share expertise with others; ask for and offer help when needed
• Adapt to changes in the work environment; change approach or method to best fit a situation; prepare and support those effected by change
• Minimum of an associate's degree or 2 year's equivalent work experience

You will really stand out if you:

• Have experience in a construction environment and with accounting software systems.
• Carry a high level of professionalism, ability to communicate proficiently, both verbal and written.
• Possess strong attention to detail, proven customer service skills, and the ability to prioritize and be flexible in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.

Eligibility

• Positions require verification of employment eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Must be authorized to work