Project Coordinator/Project Manager Assistant

ZipRecruiter; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction seeks a Project Coordinator/Project Manager Assistant for support on-site in Cedar Rapids, IA. The role involves administrative support, assisting with project documentation, and maintaining professional relationships with clients and contractors. Ideal candidates should possess a degree in Construction Management or Engineering, boasting strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of field experience in construction or electrical large-scale projects is a plus.
• Ability to submit accurate project documentation.
• Self-motivated and strong business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall on-site administrative and technical support on construction project sites.
• Assist project manager with paperwork and reports such as weekly reports.
• Interact professionally with customers, contractors, and internal staff.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Organization

Education

Bachelor degree in Construction Management

Electrical apprenticeship

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary:

Tri-City Group is currently seeking a Project Coordinator/Project Manager Assistant (PMA) for an immediate opening in Cedar Rapids, IA. The Project Manager Assistant will be responsible for providing overall on-site administrative and technical support on construction project sites.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Attend Preconstruction/Kick-Off Meetings
• Attend pre-bid meetings to determine the scope of work and required contents of projects
• Review proposed specifications and drawings to determine the scope of work and required contents of the estimate
• Assist industrial estimators gathering quotes, printing drawings, counting, take-off estimating, and responding to RFIs and RFQs
• Professionally interact with customers, other trades, general contractors, and internal staff
• Provide Construction Services with up to date CAD drawings
• Assist with the assembly of shop drawings as per project requirements
• Provide follow up to project manager regarding status of quoted items, subcontractors, and equipment purchase orders
• Assist project manager with paperwork and reports such as weekly reports.
• Prepare clean, full size and half size prints for Project Manager, Field Foreman, and Construction Services
• Track industrial department estimates and assist in the submittal process
• Coordinate with other divisions as needed
• Assist in project close out including submission of warranty information, as-built drawings, and operation and maintenance manuals
• Maintain good relationships with customers both internally and externally

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or other related field of study or completed a 5-year Electrical apprenticeship
• 1-2-years in the field experience for construction or electrical large-scale projects is a plus and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Candidates must possess strong attention to detail, tact, and consideration, focus on accuracy, solid communication skills, positive initiative and judgment, the ability to problem solve and meet deadlines, self-motivation, business acumen and organization.

All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screen and reference check. Tri-City Group is an equal opportunity employer.