Project Coordinator - Construction

Description

Project Coordinator – Construction
The Waldinger Corporation | Des Moines, IA Office

For more than a century, The Waldinger Corporation has designed, built, and maintained the building systems that keep our clients’ facilities running. Behind every on-time, on-budget project is a coordinator keeping the details on track, and we’re looking for an experienced Project Coordinator – Construction to be that person.

This role suits an organized, experienced professional who likes keeping a project team informed and moving. If you enjoy managing documentation, procurement, and budgets while supporting Project Managers and new teammates, you’ll fit right in.

What You’ll Own:

• Project Documentation: Maintain contracts, permits, drawings, specifications, and other key project records.
• Communication: Keep project team members, subcontractors, suppliers, and stakeholders informed on updates and requirements.
• Procurement & Logistics: Gather quotes, order materials, and coordinate deliveries.
• Project Support: Help the Project Manager monitor subcontractor scope of work and make sure it meets contractual obligations.
• Status Reporting: Prepare regular status reports that highlight key achievements, upcoming milestones, and issues to address.
• Budget Tracking: Track project expenses and budget variances, and keep the Project Manager updated.
• Mentorship: Help new team members reach their training goals by sharing knowledge, best practices, and insights, and flag training challenges to your supervisor or manager.

What You Bring:

• 5–7 years of accounting or project management support experience, preferably in the construction industry
• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field
• Ability to travel occasionally

What You’ll Get:

• Paid holidays and paid vacation
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, plus a 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing
• Health club reimbursement and a wellness plan with lifestyle spending account
• Tuition reimbursement, continuing education, and clear advancement opportunities
• Term, AD&D, and dependent life insurance, plus prepaid legal services
• Real growth potential with a stable, century-strong company

The Waldinger Corporation is an EOE, including disability/vets.
The Waldinger Corporation participates in E-Verify.