Project Coordinator - Plumbing

Hooper Deforest; Milwaukee, Wauwatosa (WI, WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Matching 401(k) plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

9 paid holidays

Identity Theft Protection

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

A construction management company is seeking a Plumbing Project Coordinator in Milwaukee, WI. This role involves planning, organizing, and coordinating various construction projects while adhering to budgets and safety standards. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of technical education in engineering or relevant fields, along with 1-3 years of experience in the construction industry. Competitive benefits include health insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-year technical education or related apprenticeship.
• 1-3 years of experience in construction projects preferred.
• Ability to track and maintain project budgets.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of project estimates and material procurement.
• Coordinate manpower, equipment, tools, and supplies.
• Monitor adherence to project costs, timelines, and safety standards.

Skills

Analytical and problem-solving

Strong interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Leadership and team guidance

Budget management

Education

Minimum 2-year technical education in engineering field

Construction management coursework or apprenticeship

Job description

The Plumbing Project Coordinator assists project managers with assigned jobs by planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating the preparations and executions of projects while meeting cost, quality, and equipment utilization and safety objectives.

Principal Accountabilities

• Assists in all aspects of project management including the preparation of project estimates, procuring materials, creating product shop drawings, issuing subcontracts, attending pre-bid and other project progress meetings.
• Assists with planning and coordination of manpower, equipment, tools and supply needs.
• Assist in the establishment of project objectives, costs, timelines, budgets, policies, performance expectations and safety standards. Monitors adherence to all the above through site visits, project progress reports, performance evaluations, safety meetings and working closely with field crew supervision.
• Monitors and assesses maintenance and safeguarding of equipment, tools and supplies.
• Manages administrative aspects of contracts (change orders, fee payments, rental equipment, billing, and expenses, etc.) by working closely with administrative staff, designers, project managers, shop and field staff.
• Assist in the process of releasing the completed project to the full satisfaction of the client and resolve any job closeout items.
• Responsible for saving and filing appropriate job information including plans, specifications, and job‑related communications for permanent archives.
• Performs additional assignments as requested by management.

Requirements

• Minimum 2-year technical education in engineering field, construction management coursework, or completion of apprenticeship in a respective discipline.
• 1 – 3 years of prior experience with related construction industry projects is preferred.
• Analytical and problem‑solving, strong interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable leading and guiding teams involved with company projects.
• Comfortable tracking and maintaining a wide range of project budgets.

Description of Physical Working Environment

• Works in a normal office environment. When in the office, regularly works from a sitting position with a computer. Repetitive typing and computer use required. Regular bending, twisting, and light lifting is common with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Works on field construction sites in all kinds of weather to survey site conditions and resolve coordination issues with the trades.
• The ability to climb up and down ladders and steps on site with or without reasonable accommodation is required.

Hooper provides competitive compensation and many supportive benefits including Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Matching 401(k) plan, Paid Time Off (PTO), 9 paid holidays, Identity Theft Protection, Life Insurance, as well as Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage.

Hooper is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, considering candidates regardless of age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.