What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Coordinator position at Chief?
The Project Coordinator supports the successful planning and execution of construction projects by assisting Project Managers and Superintendents with project setup, documentation, and coordination. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate project records, managing document control systems, and tracking key items such as submittals, RFIs, and change requests to ensure timely communication and workflow. The Project Coordinator plays a critical support role by handling administrative and organizational tasks, allowing the project team to focus on execution, cost control, and overall project delivery.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support project setup by assisting with transferring estimate data, establishing cost codes, and organizing project files
- Maintain and manage project documentation, including drawings, specifications, and revisions to ensure accuracy and accessibility
- Upload, update, and distribute project documents through project management systems (e.g., Procore)
- Assist with submittal and RFI processes, including log creation, tracking, and coordination with the project team
- Coordinate and document project meetings, including preparing agendas and distributing meeting minutes
- Track and follow up on outstanding items such as RFIs, submittals, and change requests to support timely project execution
- Provide general administrative and coordination support to Project Managers and Superintendents
- Follow and enforce company safety policies, maintain required OSHA documentation, and support compliance efforts
The Company:
Putting the needs of customers first has taken Chief Industries, Inc. from a small construction company in 1954, to a highly diverse company with a reputation for manufacturing quality products and offering unparalleled customer service. Through its many divisions and subsidiaries, Chief Industries employs over 1,400 skilled and dedicated employees who produce a wide variety of products, many of which are used around the world.
A subsidiary of Chief Industries, Chief Construction has been your premier construction company in the Midwest since 1954. As design/build, general contracting, and construction management specialists, we focus on the entire process from concept through completion. Our success in the commercial, industrial, manufacturing, and institutional buildings segments can be attributed to our years of experience and to the use of the latest technological advances in planning, design, engineering, specifications, and construction.
Our Benefits:
This full-time position is eligible for full company benefits, including
- Paid vacation/time off
- 401(k) retirement plan plus company match
- Company-paid life insurance
- Company-paid short-term disability benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Financial wellness coaching
- Employee assistance program
- Paid holidays (8)
- Employee discounts
- Education assistance
- And much more.