Project Coordinator - Construction Services

$61,194 - $107,099/Yr

Unclassified - Houston, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Houston, TX

251-500 employees

About the position

Parsons is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Project Coordinator to support the Technical Support Services Contract 5 (T5) awarded by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This contract, valued at over $1.8 billion, encompasses a wide range of activities that are crucial to the FAA's Capital Investment Plan (CIP), NextGen Program, and various national security and aviation safety initiatives. The work will be performed across the nation, including FAA's nine regions and key facilities in Oklahoma City and Atlantic City. The Project Coordinator will play a vital role in managing and coordinating construction projects, ensuring that all tasks are executed efficiently and effectively. In this position, the Project Coordinator will be responsible for a variety of moderately complex administrative and coordination tasks related to both self-performed and subcontracted design-build infrastructure projects. These projects may include buildings, communications towers, and other FAA infrastructure. The coordinator will engage in problem analysis and will be expected to exercise discretion and independent judgment in applying industry practices. The role may also involve providing functional guidance to lower-level technical personnel and requires a willingness to travel to construction sites as needed. The Project Coordinator will support Project Managers in various areas, including engineering management, subcontracts management, and construction management. This includes developing and managing systems for tracking documentation and tasks throughout the project lifecycle, monitoring project progress, and providing status reports to supervisors and clients. The coordinator will also assist in preparing risk management plans, managing project documentation through SharePoint, and coordinating with field staff to address daily project issues. This position is integral to ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to the Project Manager(s) for assigned tasks in engineering management, subcontracts management, and construction management.
• Develops and manages systems/tools for tracking documentation and tasks throughout the project life cycle.
• Monitors progress of multiple projects and provides reports to supervisors and clients, including written and oral status reports.
• Coordinates submittals and deliverables both internal to Parsons and to and from outside organizations, including subcontractors and the client.
• Assists with the preparation of risk management plans.
• Prepares SharePoint sites for project organization, document control, and stakeholder coordination management.
• Reviews and monitors project cost in assistance to the Project Manager.
• Reviews and monitors project schedules in assistance to the Project Manager.
• Coordinates with field staff to handle daily issues such as posting and organizing daily reports and project photos.
• Assists in construction management duties such as coordinating subcontractor submittals, Requests for Information (RFIs), Field Instructions (FIs), daily reports, photographs, etc.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Requirements

• 4-year degree in a related engineering, architecture or construction management discipline or 5+ years of related experience.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office programs, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Project, and other standard industry software packages.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational skills and the proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high levels of accuracy and efficiency.
• Highly receptive to new information and feedback, with a demonstrated ability to quickly grasp and apply new concepts and skills.
• Exhibits a positive attitude towards learning and continuous improvement.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in federal contracting or government projects.
• Knowledge of construction safety standards and regulations.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan
• Life insurance
• Flexible work schedules
• Paid holidays