Construction Project Coordinator

Nexus Solutions
Milwaukee, WI

Job Purpose: In this position, you coordinate administrative and communication activities to support the team in delivering projects within scope, schedule and budget.


Project Coordination Accountabilities (80%)

  • Coordinate job startup and closeout process
  • Maintain project documentation per Team Nexus standards
  • Keep project status logs, submittal logs, and track change orders as requested
  • Prepare Submittals, Op & Maintenance Manuals, Closeout Manuals, Expediting Reports, etc.
  • Prepare and distribute bid packages
  • Assist with invoices, budgets and schedule of values
  • Coordinate with local utility rebate programs, tracking and reporting
  • Solicit and track subcontractor spend-out schedules
  • Address questions and problems with urgency, collaborate as needed

Client & Consultant Accountabilities (20%)

  • Share process standards and best practices to assure continuity and quality
  • Attend meetings and visit client sites as requested, record minutes as needed
  • Communicate with purchasing and outside vendors to order and expedite material
  • Coordinate with subcontractors, including routing correspondence and change documents
  • Facilitate informational vendor training
  • Review and/or prepare contracts and assemble drawings, specifications and other resources to answer questions in a timely manner
  • Communicate with subcontractors, architects, engineers, and owners to assist Operations leadership with daily duties


Required Qualifications

  • High School degree or equivalent
  • A minimum of 7 years’ experience in administrative function or business environment, preferably with a general contractor or construction firm
  • Ability to solve problems effectively and efficiently
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Self-directed and highly organized in approach to work
  • Able to manage multiple, competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to shift focus
  • Solid knowledge of Accounting practices
  • Proven ability to operate with integrity and empathy and build lasting trust-based relationships
  • Strong computer skills with competency in Microsoft Office and Bluebeam
  • Able to travel occasionally and accommodate flexible scheduling


Preferred Qualifications

  • Project administration experience
  • Proficiency with Procore
  • Experience working with K-12 facilities, programs, and priorities

This job description is designed to provide a general summary of job responsibilities and expectations. Not all activities and responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job are included.

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