What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Coordinator position at HDR and Careers?
Construction Coordinator
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At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
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The Construction Coordinator position is an entry level position that leads the pathway to a Construction Engineer or Construction Manager Role.
Primary Responsibilities
In the role of Construction Coordinator, we'll count on you to:
- Assist the Construction Manager, Resident Project Representative, and/or Construction Engineer with all facets of project execution.
- Conduct reviews and verifications of construction schedules, and assist in the preparation of cost estimates and specifications for construction projects
- Perform routine engineering assignments requiring application of spreadsheets, databases and scheduling software
- Complete projects with clear, specified objectives and limited variables
- Work independently on small projects, or assist more-senior staff on larger projects
- Give direction to clerical and technical personnel as needed
- Conduct and document observations of construction as it progresses for civil projects related to civil infrastructure, such as roads, bridges, class 1 railroad projects, water/wastewater facilities, pump stations and pipelines.
- Monitor, record, and inspect progress on construction projects
- Conduct or Coordinate field materials sampling and testing, including concrete slump and air testing, casting concrete test cylinders, and performing in-place soil compaction testing.
- Observation of foundation installation including pile driving and drilled shafts.
- Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and identify discrepancies or conflicts within the documents
- Compose reports with a daily log of activities, personnel, and pictures to send to clients daily.
- Work may require 50% to 100% travel to meetings, site visits, and inspections outside of the St. Louis and/or Kansas City Area.
- Possibility for Long term project assignments.
- Work outdoors and navigate construction sites in all seasons
- Perform other duties as needed
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong people skills, ability to interact with the HDR Team, clients, and contractors.
- This position requires successfully passing drug-screening procedures prior to being hired; thereafter subject to random and cause drug and alcohol testing
- Eager to Learn and Ask Questions and Perform new duties as needed under supervison.
- Exhibit professionalism with client
- Licensed to operate motor vehicles in accordance with applicable state law.
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate
- Candidates hired without their EIT will have the title of "Coordinator" and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression.
- Previous construction experience or internships is a plus.
- Preference given to local candidates.
- Basic understanding of survey equipment to check and confirm construction.
- DOT Certified Inspector Certifications are a plus.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or closely related field
- Knowledge of MS Office, Primavera, Scheduling Software, spreadsheets and databases
- Interest and/or experience in the construction field
- Excellent oral and written communication skills An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ , People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
United States-Missouri-Kansas City
United States-Missouri-St Louis
Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build
Full-time
Regular
Construction Services (HDRE)
Sep 30, 2025