Trade Coordinator I

Colonial Group; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

PCI Nashville 532 operations in Smyrna, TN seeks a Trade Coordinator to lead branch initiatives and train crews in safety and efficiency. You will work with the Construction Department and branch leadership to set goals and improve processes, while ensuring accurate time reporting and ongoing professional development.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years running commercial crews, Procore proficiency, strong communication, and a commitment to quality. Local candidates preferred for the Smyrna area.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of professional work experience running crews on commercial projects.
• Security clearances, required certifications, safety training, licensing.
• Must possess advanced proficiency with Procore.
• Ability to communicate with crews and GC regarding Schedule and efficiency.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and Word.
• Read and interpret specifications and drawings.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Willingness to learn new job skills and apply them.
• Customer service skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage priorities.
• General knowledge of trade tools, equipment and materials used in construction.

Responsibilities

• Participate in branch strategy discussions with branch leadership.
• Establish goals, measurables and accountabilities.
• Participate in PCI’s safety program with emphasis on the crews they train.
• Attend all meetings and trainings of the Construction Department.
• Work with the branch Superintendent(s) to improve processes for the craft workers.
• Establish and implement a training program for individuals with named classifications or tenures.
• Collaborate with Field Leads to identify future Leads from the field crew.
• Build a healthy Apprentice to Journeyman mix by training Apprentices early.
• Establish a mentorship program to promote best practices and development.
• Review Labor Control weekly with crew leads.
• As a Union Hourly position, ensure time is reported accurately.
• Maintain current OSHA 30 certification and other required crew certifications.
• Participate in Foreman Supplemental Bonus Program evaluations.
• Focus on quality assurance to ensure installations meet plans and specs.

Skills

Crew leadership

Procore proficiency

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Reading specs and drawings

Communication

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Critical thinking

Customer service

Problem solving

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Description

PCI is seeking a Trade Coordinator for its PCI Nashville 532 operations in Smyrna, TN. This individual will be responsible for the following duties:

• Participate in branch strategy discussions with branch leadership
• Establish goals, measurables and accountabilities
• Participate in PCI’s safety program with an emphasis on the crews they train
• Attend all meetings and trainings of the Construction Department
• Work in partnership with the branch Superintendent(s) to improve the processes of our craft workers
• Establish a training program that is specific to the individuals (by name, classification, certifications, or tenure) and an approach plan for the different facets. Some training plans may need to be phased to keep the total in stride.
• Work with current Field Leads for enhancement and identify future Leads from the field crew
• Work to a healthy Apprentice to Journeyman crew mix by building competencies into our Apprentices earlier
• Establish a mentorship program that will drive early adoption of best practices and philosophies, and reinforce that PCI is invested in their development
• Review Labor Control weekly with crew leads
• As a Union Hourly position, all time applied to their efforts must be reported accurately
• Keep a current OSHA 30 certification, and all other certifications required of the crew they train
• Participate in the evaluations for the Foreman Supplemental Bonus Program
• A focus on quality assurance to ensure all installations meet plans and specs and are of high quality

Basic Requirements

• At least 5 years of professional work experience running crews on commercial projects
• Security clearances, required certifications, safety training, licensing
• Must possess advanced proficiency with Procore
• Ability to communicate with crews and General Contractor regarding Schedule and efficiency
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• A clear understanding of how to read and understand specifications and drawings
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in team environment
• Ability to learn new job skills by engaging in the technical aspects of the job and applying new skills as they are taught
• Customer service skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multitask
• General knowledge of trade tools, equipment and materials used in the construction industry

Preferred Requirements

• Bilingual in Spanish and English
• Local to the Nashville metro area