Construction Project Coordinator

California Institute of Technology

Pasadena, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Bidding, Billing, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Construction, Construction Management, Construction Projects, Construction Support, Contract Management, Excavation, File Maintenance, Financial Systems, Higher Education, Interior Design, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Logistics, Meeting Minutes, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project Close-Out, Project Design, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Purchase Orders, Schedule Development, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Pasadena, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world''s brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions. We thrive on finding and cultivating talented people who are passionate about what they do. Join us and be a part of the diverse Caltech community.

Job Summary

The Construction Project Coordinator works with and supports the Caltech Planning, Design and Construction Project Managers on assigned projects. The Construction Project Coordinator reports to a Lead Project Manager.

Job Duties

  • Monitors the daily progress of projects from early design phases through bidding, construction, punch list and close out.
  • Provides detailed updates to project managers or other stakeholders.
  • Organizes reports, invoices, contracts, and other financial documents for easy access.
  • Schedules meetings and organizes project logistics.
  • Prepare meeting minutes for all job meetings.
  • Distributes RFIs and maintains RFI Log.
  • Maintain job subcontract and submittal Log.
  • Maintain job files and as-builts.
  • Develop and maintain schedule with PM input.
  • Maintain thorough understanding of contract documents and subcontracts.
  • Complete required tasks daily: Logs, Purchase Orders, Work Orders, Daily Reports, Invoice processing.
  • Packet and collecting Subcontractor Daily Job Reports.
  • Take/Prepare/ and Send, Weekly project photos.
  • Manage project closeout and obtain all warranties required for final acceptance.
  • Maintain punch list with PM.
  • Ensure procedures and standards are maintained.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelors Degree in engineering, architecture, interior design, construction management, construction science, or related degree, and a minimum of 2 years of related project coordination experience, or at least 5 years of experience working in a similar role supporting design & construction.
  • Computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and familiarity with schedules.
  • Good accounting skills and experience working in financial systems to manage projects.
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Able to multi-task and shift seamlessly between priorities.
  • Must be able to lift and carry 25 lbs., walk half a mile unaided, climb ladders and stairs, and enter and leave excavations for the purpose of observing and planning work

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior higher education experience.
  • Bachelor''s degree or above.

Required Documents

  • Resume.

About the Company

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California Institute of Technology