Senior Construction Project Coordinator

Wight & Co.; Darien (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Wight & Company seeks a Project Coordinator to join its Construction Management team in Darien/Chicago. The role focuses on administering subcontracts, change orders, insurance reviews, and submittals, coordinating with subcontractors and accounting, and assisting leadership on related tasks.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in administration/project support within construction or engineering, strong MS Office skills, and familiarity with CMIC.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience as Administrative or Project Assistant in construction/engineering/architecture.
• Experience with contracts, change orders, bid packages, insurance and bonds.
• Strong knowledge of construction accounting.
• Detail oriented with good organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication; MS Office proficiency.
• CMIC knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue subcontracts
• Draft Change Orders for execution by subcontractors and PM’s
• Receive and review Certificates of Insurance for contract compliance
• Coordinate submittals and closeout documentation with subcontractors.
• Prepare bid packages and addenda; upload/distribute as required
• Participate in bid openings as requested and document results
• Receive and process subcontractor pay applications in coordination with the Accounting group.
• Assist departmental leadership as requested
• Other tasks as required

Skills

Administrative experience

Construction accounting

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Tools

CMIC

Job description

Wight & Company seeks a Project Coordinator to join its Construction Management team in Darien/Chicago. The role focuses on administering subcontracts, change orders, insurance reviews, and submittals, coordinating with subcontractors and accounting, and assisting leadership on related tasks.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in administration/project support within construction or engineering, strong MS Office skills, and familiarity with CMIC.