Project Support Coordinator

The Planet Group; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and fast-paced team as a Project Coordinator supporting engineering and construction projects. In this critical role, you will collaborate with Project Managers and internal departments to drive project delivery, ensure timely communication, and streamline execution across multiple stakeholders. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage with various teams, manage budgets, and support project closeout while working in a collaborative office environment. If you're detail-oriented and thrive in a dynamic setting, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in project coordination.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office Suite at an advanced level.

Responsibilities

• Support contract development and manage project setup in internal systems.
• Handle internal and external project communications and document control.

Skills

MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Project Coordinator – Construction & Engineering Projects

Location: Kansas City, MO 64114

Type: 7-Month Contract to Hire

Pay Rate: $28–$32/hr

Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday

About the Role:

Join a dynamic and fast-paced team as a Project Coordinator supporting engineering and construction projects. In this critical administrative and coordination role, you’ll collaborate closely with Project Managers and internal departments to drive project delivery forward, ensure timely communication, and streamline execution across multiple stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support contract development and review processes by coordinating with internal departments (Legal, Purchasing, Insurance, Safety)
• Manage project setup in internal systems, monitor budgets, and run financial reports for PM review
• Handle internal and external project communications including meeting notes, status reports, and action tracking
• Plan and coordinate on-site/off-site meetings, trainings, and stakeholder engagements
• Maintain document control (digital and hard copy), and process invoices, expense reports, and trip tickets with Accounting
• Track AR/unbilled issues and assist in project closeout
• Prepare project cost forecast updates and develop internal process documents
• Coordinate Lunch & Learns, team-building events, and departmental training via Learning Central
• Support QA/QC, Procurement, and Construction Tech teams with general assistance and admin tasks

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
• 5+ years of relevant experience (required)
• Strong knowledge of MS Office Suite – Excel, Word, PowerPoint (Advanced level required)
• Excellent organizational, written/verbal communication, and multitasking skills
• Ability to work independently, manage shifting priorities, and stay detail-oriented in a dynamic environment

Environment:

• Onsite, collaborative office setting
• Requires professionalism, reliability, and ability to engage with multiple departments

At The Planet Group, we connect Construction experts with opportunities that match their skills, goals, and ambition. From fast-moving startups to global enterprises, we partner with top organizations across industries—giving you access to roles where your contributions make a difference. Explore flexible options including contract, direct hire, and contract-to-hire, all supported by a team that puts people first.