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Construction Project Coordinator

Darien, ILOnsiteFull Time$55,000–$80,000 /yrPosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • contracts
  • change orders
  • bid packages
  • insurance
  • bonds
  • construction accounting
  • Microsoft office suite

Nice to have

  • CMiC

Role summary

Wight & Company, an Architectural, Engineering, and Construction Management firm, seeks a Project Coordinator for its Construction Management team in Darien. The role involves supporting Project Managers and management with tasks such as preparing subcontracts, drafting change orders, reviewing insurance certificates, coordinating submittals and closeout documentation, preparing bid packages, and processing subcontractor pay applications. The position requires 5+ years of experience as an Administrative or Project Assistant in the construction, engineering, or architecture industry, with knowledge of contracts, change orders, bid packages, insurance, bonds, and construction accounting. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is necessary, and CMiC experience is a plus.

Are you looking for an opportunity to do challenging, creative work that makes a real impact? Would you like to be part of a company that respects individual contributions and thrives on collaboration? Do you love to win? Then consider joining Wight & Company. We’re a nationally recognized, award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm known for a dynamic company culture that fosters innovation and challenges the status quo, and we’re looking for a talented professional to join our team.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Coordinate and participate in job awareness meetings.
  • Assist with creating and modifying project budgets, plans, schedules, subcontracts, RFIs, submittals, details, takeoffs and RFMs.
  • Identify, document, communicate, and track project issues.
  • Work through Purchasing to secure needed resources and assist with coordination of delivery.
  • Assist in securing required project permits.
  • Facilitate procurement of required contractor/project bonds.
  • Management of contractor/project insurance requirements.
  • Prepare bid documents and provide assistance through the entire procurement process.
  • Perform contractor change order preparation, tracking and implementation.
  • Request, document, report, and invoice for completed work and material on hand/in storage.
  • Prepare and process general conditions and project-related service costs.
  • Create subcontractor payment applications and authorize payment for subcontractors.
  • Establish, organize and maintain project folder and documentation.
  • Work with project teams throughout the project to ensure timely and on-budget completion.
  • Visit project jobsites as needed for visual progress updates.
  • Provide assistance and support for various office administration tasks and activities.
  • Lead and coordinate project closeout activities and post-project review.

    • BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS:

  • 5+ year’s experience as an Administrative or Project Assistant in the construction, engineering or architecture industry.
  • Experience with contracts, change orders, bid packages, insurance and bonds;
  • Strong knowledge of construction accounting
  • Detail oriented individual with good organizational skills;
  • Highly self motivated with the ability to work alone or in teams.
  • Excellent oral and written and communication skills;
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft office suite
  • Fluency with CMIC a significant plus

    • Salary Range: $55,000 - $80,000. Individual pay will be based on several factors including experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant.

    Wight & Company offers excellent benefits and a wonderful work environment. Our comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flexible spending, paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401(k). Our flexible work schedule allows for a healthy work-life balance. For more information about our company, visit our website at www.wightco.com.

    Wight & Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetics, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

    Wight & Company values diversity in our workforce. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please call us at 630.969.7000 and ask to speak with a Human Resources representative.

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