Project Coordinator

Overview

Dewberry is currently seeking a Project Coordinator to join our growing Mid-Atlantic Water team. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of contract administration, change management, and reporting, to ensure various projects are completed on time. This role requires an individual who can effectively collaborate with Project Managers (PMs), Task Managers and various internal stakeholders, while providing accurate and detailed reporting and data analysis.

This position will be located in our Fairfax, VA, Richmond, VA, or Raleigh, NC offices and may require some travel to other offices.

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This description provides an overview of the role and firm information.

• Draft monthly progress reports for Project Managers
• Understand the obligations of contracts to track compliance of requirements throughout the life of the project
• Support Project/Construction Managers, and Task Managers in collection/distribution of data, communications, and coordination of team deliverables
• Understand various project delivery information system principles and experience with typical workflows (i.e., Procore, e-Builder, Buzzsaw, SharePoint)
• Support creation of the document management plan and assist with developing and coordinating Program communications
• Follow document control procedures and ensure document control activities such as document creation, version control and distribution management are executed in a timely fashion and in accordance with contractual requirements
• Assist with project control activities such as contract administration, change management, and reporting are executed in a timely fashion and in accordance with all company standards and contractual requirements
• Assist task managers with schedule management at project levels. Participate as liaison between task managers and accounting/legal functions
• Assist Health and Safety (H&S) Manager with coordination, tracking and reporting of H&S efforts for various projects
• Assist Quality Manager with coordination, tracking and reporting of QA/QC efforts for various projects
• Assist Risk Register Owners with coordination, tracking and reporting of Risk Management efforts for various projects
• Understand construction contract document technology and review documents for adherence to industry standards and best practices. Coordinate the compilation and perform formatting of Contract Documents
• Anticipate project needs and have the ability to identify work assignments independently
• Assist with construction administration support activities including construction procurement activities (specification formatting/review, addenda preparation, bid document submittal, bid tabulations review, bidder insurance review, etc.), change management (work change directive/field order/change order documentation and processing) submittal and RFI processing, tracking and response reviews
• Coordinate and track execution and renewals of contracts including subcontracts, approvals of subconsultants, etc

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or minimum two years of experience in a professional office setting required; experience in project management/coordination in the A&E and construction industry preferred
• Previous construction experience preferred
• Possession of CSI Construction Document Technologist certificate, or ability to acquire within 12 months
• Candidate should be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook;
  Power Point, MS Project, and Access skills are a plus
• Experience with specifications a plus
• Candidate should be comfortable working directly with senior managers and technical staff
• Good communication skills (written and verbal) are essential
• Successful candidate will be proactive and self-motivated
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize required
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment required
• Ability to work under multiple deadline pressures required

Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record and ability to pass a driving record background check.

At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.