Field Project Coordinator

Field Project Coordinator LOCATION Chicagoland Area - Franklin Park/Des Plaines, IL    COMPANY OVERVIEW                                                                                       With offices in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Ohio, Pepper Construction is a national general contracting and construction management firm that primarily serves the private sector. Pepper Construction provides clients the experience and resources of a national company, combined with the hands-on approach of a local Illinois company.    POSITION SUMMARY Under the close direction of a construction professional, Project Coordinators perform a wide range of duties associated with a general contracting construction project from start to close out.  They operate as the administrative hub of a project team. This role will be primarily on-site of an active construction project in the Chicagoland area.      MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES Provide project coordination and administrative assistance to on-site project team. Reprioritize workload when project shifts ensuring schedule and assignments are clearly communicated to all necessary team members. Confidently communicate with all project team members including, but not limited to the Client, Architect, Engineer, Subcontractors, Project Managers and Field Personnel to coordinate and communicate project needs and requirements. Mange multiple requests in a timely fashion and reprioritizing to meet shifting deadlines. Facilitate the subcontractor bid process through effective use of all technology tools. Administer and coordinate all documents associated with a project from initial bid process to project closeout. Able to utilize software programs and templates to fit the specific project needs, typically CMiC, Plans & Specs, Bluebeam, ShareFile, and Outlook programs. Provide project support to Field Supervision. Actively participate in project status meetings. Back up other project coordinators during absence and peak workload Provide switchboard coverage relief. POSITION REQUIREMENTS Prior experience working in construction or a related field. High School diploma/GED. College degree preferred. Solid understanding/proficiency with desktop software. Strong time management, written and oral communication skills, multi-tasking and organizational skills are required. Must have reliable transportation to/from Pepper Illinois offices and job-sites Must be comfortable in an active construction atmosphere