CONSTRUCTION COORDINATOR

The Construction Coordinator is primarily responsible for managing the workflow of documentation during the construction phase of projects managed by the Architecture Department. 

During the Construction Phase, the Construction Coordinator will serve as the point of contact for the contractor for all Requests for Information (RFI), shop drawings and other technical submittals.  The Construction Coordinator will be responsible for processing these documents through our document control platform and distributing them for review and response by the technical staff.   This individual will also work with the design team and construction administrators in the development and issuance of AIA Change Orders and other AIA Contract Documents on behalf of our clients.

The Construction Coordinator needs to be able to work well under strict deadlines to ensure that BL’s construction administration responsibilities are fulfilled.  Knowledge of architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical and civil terminology, as well as CSI Masterformat Specification sections is preferred.

The Construction Coordinator must be an organized individual who can efficiently process forms and provide document control of design and construction phase documents. This individual will need to be able to manage multiple projects with multiple project teams and contractors and must be able to work well in a team setting and perform efficiently and effectively on their own with minimal supervision.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

Serve as point of contact for Contractors for Requests for Information (RFI) and technical submittals, and to process those documents for review through the design team. Provide support in the development of technical specifications and Division 1 “Front End” Contract Documents. Review proposals, reports and other similar deliverables as part of BL Companies Quality Assurance / Quality Control program.

 

Knowledge and Skills Required

Ability to coordinate construction phase documents on multiple projects under aggressive schedule requirements. Ability to manage work in an organized and efficient manner. Understanding of project specifications and construction documents. Ability to communicate effectively with technical staff, clients and contractors. Ability to organize and manage project records.

 

Representative Process Tasks

Establish and maintain lines of communication with staff, clients and contractors. Establish and maintain record-keeping systems for design and construction phase documents. Process Requests for Information and Contractor Submittals. Perform Quality Control reviews of select deliverables as part of BL’s Quality Assurance/Quality Control program. Coordinate the development of project specifications in collaboration with technical staff.

 

 

BL Companies is 100% employee owned, giving us a competitive edge and a unique distinction from most other companies. We offer a competitive benefit package which includes 6 paid holidays plus the week from Christmas to New Year’s paid, generous PTO, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, 401k matching, and our Employee Stock Ownership Plan. We are an ENR Top 500 firm that provides engineering, architecture, land surveying, and environmental consulting services to the public and private sectors. BL has 18 offices and is expanding. Our employee owners are capable of being successful working in hybrid environments, and we are now offering opportunities to continue in this setting.

 

Our employee owners are capable of being successful working in hybrid environments, and we are now offering opportunities to continue in this setting.