Project Coordinator I (Project Engineer I)

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Job Description: Project Coordinator

Company: Yates Heavy Division

Location: Mississippi (various)

Job Type: Full-time

Yates Construction Heavy Division is looking for an Entry-Level Project Coordinator to join our dynamic team. This position offers a fantastic opportunity for someone with a background in Civil Engineering, Construction Technology, Building Construction Science, or a related field to gain hands-on experience in project management, working on large road and bridge construction projects.

As a Project Coordinator, you will support the project management team in planning, coordinating, and overseeing various stages of construction projects. You will assist in managing schedules, documentation, and communication between teams and stakeholders, ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Scheduling: Assist in planning and scheduling project timelines using software applications such as P6 and Trimble.

• Coordination: Work closely with project managers, team members, and subcontractors to ensure that project goals are met efficiently.

• Project Design Meetings: Participate in project design meetings and propose improvements where necessary.

• Documentation Management: Manage project-related paperwork, ensuring all documents are current, properly filed, and stored.

• Client and Stakeholder Communication: Communicate with clients and stakeholders to define project requirements, scope, and objectives.

• Progress Monitoring: Monitor project progress, making adjustments as needed to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

• Report Preparation: Prepare and review project proposals, memos, meeting minutes, and emails.

• Compliance: Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures at all stages of the project.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Education: A bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Construction Technology, Building Construction Science, or a related field.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in P6, Project Site, and Trimble applications is .

• Construction Knowledge: Strong understanding of project management principles and construction methods.

• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with team members, clients, and stakeholders.

• Organization: Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

• Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of the project team.

• Adaptability: Willingness to learn and take on new challenges in a fast-paced environment.

• Attention to Detail: Strong focus on ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in all project tasks.

Additional Information:

• Opportunity for Growth: This position offers the chance to work on large road and bridge construction projects and provides a great opportunity for career growth within the company.

• Detail-Oriented: Candidates should be detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a dynamic work environment.

Physical Demands/Essential Job Functions:

• The role may require walking, standing, operating tools or equipment, and lifting items (up to 30lbs).

• Tasks may be performed in various weather conditions and environments depending on the project's location.

• This job description reflects essential functions but does not limit additional tasks that may be assigned.

Yates Construction provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to , , , , , , , or genetics. In addition to federal and state law requirements.

Yates complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.