NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory California Institute of Technology

Construction Project Coordinator

Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in related fields and 2 years of project coordination experience, or 5 years in a similar role.
  • Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and scheduling software.
  • Strong accounting skills and experience with financial project management.
  • Excellent oral and written communication capabilities.
  • Ability to multi-task and shift between various priorities seamlessly.
  • Physical ability to lift 25 lbs, walk unaided, climb, and enter excavations.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor daily project progress from design through closeout phases.
  • Provide detailed updates to project managers and stakeholders.
  • Organize and maintain financial documents like reports and invoices.
  • Schedule meetings and manage project logistics effectively.
  • Prepare and distribute meeting minutes for project gatherings.
  • Maintain logs for RFIs and subcontractor submissions.
  • Develop project schedules with input from the Project Manager.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Retirement savings plans.
  • Generous paid time off including vacation and parental leave.
  • Tuition reimbursement for ongoing education.
  • Access to onsite counseling for employee wellness.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

The Construction Project Coordinator works with and supports the Caltech Planning, Design and Construction Project Managers on assigned projects. The Construction Project Coordinator reports to a Lead Project Manager.
Job Duties
  • Monitors the daily progress of projects from early design phases through bidding, construction, punch list and close out.
  • Provides detailed updates to project managers or other stakeholders.
  • Organizes reports, invoices, contracts, and other financial documents for easy access.
  • Schedules meetings and organizes project logistics.
  • Prepare meeting minutes for all job meetings.
  • Distributes RFIs and maintains RFI Log.
  • Maintain job subcontract and submittal Log.
  • Maintain job files and as-builts.
  • Develop and maintain schedule with PM input.
  • Maintain thorough understanding of contract documents and subcontracts.
  • Complete required tasks daily: Logs, Purchase Orders, Work Orders, Daily Reports, Invoice processing.
  • Packet and collecting Subcontractor Daily Job Reports.
  • Take/Prepare/ and Send, Weekly project photos.
  • Manage project closeout and obtain all warranties required for final acceptance.
  • Maintain punch list with PM.
  • Ensure procedures and standards are maintained.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in engineering, architecture, interior design, construction management, construction science, or related degree, and a minimum of 2 years of related project coordination experience, or at least 5 years of experience working in a similar role supporting design & construction.
  • Computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and familiarity with schedules.
  • Good accounting skills and experience working in financial systems to manage projects.
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Able to multi-task and shift seamlessly between priorities.
  • Must be able to lift and carry 25 lbs., walk half a mile unaided, climb ladders and stairs, and enter and leave excavations for the purpose of observing and planning work
Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior higher education experience.
  • Bachelor's degree or above.
Required Documents
  • Resume.


Hiring Range

$80,000 - $95,900 Per Year

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

As one of the largest employers in Pasadena, CA, Caltech is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, and more. Non-benefit eligible employees will have access to some benefits such as onsite counseling and sick time. Learn more about our benefits and staff perks.

About NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory California Institute of Technology

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is a federally funded research and development center located in Pasadena, California. It is managed by the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) for NASA. JPL is responsible for the design, development, and operation of robotic spacecraft and instruments used for space exploration. The laboratory has been involved in many historic missions, including the Mars rovers, Voyager missions, and the recent Juno mission to Jupiter. JPL has a strong focus on research and development, with a large number of scientists and engineers working on cutting-edge technologies. The laboratory also has partnerships with several universities and research institutions, providing opportunities for collaboration and education.
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