Project Coordinator
The Cook & Boardman Group
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- Location
- Austin, TX
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Contractor, Temporary
- Posted
- Oct 18
- 2 days ago
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About the company
The Cook & Boardman Group
Construction · 1,001 to 5,000 employees
What you'll do
- Assist project management team with coordination and communication
- Prepare and submit quotes and work orders to customers and technicians
- Communicate order status and prepare update reports
- Communicate with factories and suppliers
- Monitor orders and provide tracking for shipments
- Coordinate project submittals and provide close-out documents
- Coordinate orders across the US, Canada and Puerto Rico
What you need
- Functional and working knowledge of computers
- Effective time management and organizational skills
- Good mathematical skills
- Effective communication skills both verbal and in writing
- Frequently lift items weighing 5–25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds
- Blue print reading and specification interpretation (preferred)
- Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Technology, or equivalent experience (preferred)
Key skills
Microsoft ProductsExcelWordOutlookBlue print readingspecification interpretationConstruction EngineeringConstruction ManagementConstruction Technologytime managementorganizational skillsmathematical skillscommunication skills
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The Project Coordinator works closely with the Project Management team, and provides basic customer service, organization, inside support, preparation of standard reporting, tracking all orders to ensure they are current and in good standing.
Essential Functions
Assist project management team in coordination and communication in a timely manner in order to meet the construction schedule
Prepare and submit quotes and work orders to customers and technicians within the agreed upon timeframe. Including, the ability to perform a construction take off from blue prints, and process Architectural revisions and bulletins (As Required By Account)
Communicate effectively through verbal and written communication to General Contractors, Customers, and Field Technicians and to Internal Departments regarding the status of orders. Prepares timely update reports for management, customers as needed.
Follow-up correspondence in writing (email primarily)
Responsive to returning phone calls in a timely manner
Communicate with factories and suppliers
Monitor orders, and provide tracking for shipments.
Prepare direct entry sales orders
Coordinate project submittal process-product data sheets, samples, schedules, etc.
Provide close-out documents as required
Ability to resolve project issues quickly and efficiently and communicates not only the problem but also a resolution to all required parties. If unable to find an acceptable solution will escalate to the Project Manager / Team Lead.
Coordinate orders across the US, Canada and Puerto Rico.
Displays working product knowledge of materials: Doors, Frames, Door Hardware.
Minimum Qualifications
Proficient in Microsoft Products, including but not limited to Excel, Word, and Outlook
Functional and working knowledge of computers
Must pass pre-employment background check and drug screen
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Effective time management and organizational skills
Detail oriented
Good mathematical skills
Effective communication skills both verbal and in writing
Self-motivated and proactive with ability to multi-task
Blue print reading and specification interpretation preferred Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Technology, or equivalent experience a plus
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this role, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and see. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel objects, and reach with hands and arms. This role requires frequent lifting of items weighing 5–25 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. This position operates in both a professional office setting and a warehouse environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment, including computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. Occasional travel to project sites may be required. Warehouse conditions include proximity to forklifts and other heavy machinery and the use of various tools and hardware. Employees may be subject to frequent heavy lifting and exposure to variable weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this job description are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to fulfill the essential functions of the role. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws.