Overview

A project coordinator handles administrative tasks for the project manager and team members to keep the project running smoothly. This may include ordering equipment and supplies, managing deadlines and workflow, and scheduling meetings and appointments.

*** Travel is Required for this role. This role includes California travel, working in and around Construction Jobsites, and at times may include overnight travel. Must be open to this requirement. 

About UCCO:

Underground Construction Co., Inc. has provided quality gas, power, airport fueling and telecom construction services for over 80 years. Since laying our first pipe in 1936, we have successfully completed thousands of government, commercial and private sector construction projects throughout the United States. Underground Construction Co., Inc. is one of the oldest and most respected contractors in the West. We continue to lead our industry in safety, quality, customer satisfaction and community service. Our complete and diverse range of construction services includes gas transmission and distribution, electrical transmission and distribution, airport fueling facilities, industrial and special projects, telecommunications, and utilities.

Responsibilities

• Works with a team of Project Coordinators to ensure administrative activities are completed for the division
• Supports department with timecards, materials tracking, mark for locates, daily reports, scheduling, cost control, change-order tracking, vendor and subcontractor tracking, client billing, and pay invoices
• Assists project team with preparation of bid documentation and helps to prepare for bid reviews
• Meets work standards by following productivity, quality, and customer-service standards, resolving operational problems, identifying work process improvements as necessary
• Helps meet cost standards by monitoring expenses, implementing cost-savings actions
• Updates job knowledge by going to the field, participating in educational opportunities, getting to know/understand division.
• Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Other related duties and projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Associates or bachelors preferred, not required
• 1-2 years of experience in project coordinator role or related field
• Excellent communication skills
• Reasoning ability, including problem solving and analytical skills
• Microsoft Office and Outlook Email
• Time Management and project management skills
• Travel requirements to job sites as needed
  • Must be able to maintain a valid driver licenses if travelling

Ability to work extended hours when necessary for business needs

Experience working in construction is a plus

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Pay- $ 24 - $ 33 /Hourly *Depending on Experience

Benefits include-- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

Our projects are regulated by federal and state laws which require all employees to successfully pass criminal background checks, MVR, and drug tests (post-employment and random testing). The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time. This job description is subject to change at any time.

Our Company is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. 

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