Construction Coordinator
About the role
The PMA / Construction Coordinator is responsible for setting up and maintaining opportunities for defined business divisions. Primary responsibilities involve all administrative support Project Management staff and the Preconstruction Manager. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Division Manager for the overall support and organization of the business are required.
Responsibilities
- Utilize Spectrum to maintain the job list.
- Responsible for creating new project folders, maintaining them, and ensuring the accuracy of all content.
- Manage this data weekly and ensure compliance.
- Aid PM staff with the buyout of projects.
- Ensure vendors/suppliers have the most current plans.
- Track & follow up of quotes on time.
- Send project info sheets to new vendors & suppliers & ensure the capture of accurate data for recordkeeping.
- Aid in creating and maintaining the Submittal Schedule and log.
- Prepare and distribute the Superintendent project booklet for each new job.
- Hold suppliers accountable to dates.
- Aid PMs in request and receipt of concrete, rebar & accessory submittals.
- Distribute new plans throughout construction & maintain the most up-to-date shop drawings.
- Daily/Weekly communications with Project Management, Field Operations, and the General Superintendent.
- Process, upload & document IFC drawings.
- Maintain Master Pour Log: Accurately log all concrete poured. Notify all staff of concrete volume inconsistencies. (reported vs actual) Track square footage for all concrete placements. Enter all sub rates in pour logs & verify accuracy.
- Maintain subcontractor pays, over/under payments & change orders.
- Plans updates in the estimating folder, Plan-Grid, and current print folder.
Requirements
- 2 years of administrative duties.
- Basic computer skills.
- Practical written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
- Must have reliable transportation to the workplace(s)/ job location(s).
- Ability to pass drug screening.
- Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.
Qualifications
- High school diploma.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English).
- Organizational skills, including time management, prioritization, and multitasking.
- Creative and results-oriented, with a keen sense of urgency and self-motivation.
Skills
- Strong organizational skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Knowledge of construction industry standards and practices.
Benefits
Kent Companies provides its employees with one of the most competitive compensation and benefits packages in the construction industry. Benefits vary by location, with a fully customized benefits package presented upon hire. Typical benefits packages include: Weekly pay, PTO (Paid Time Off), Medical, dental, and vision coverage, Supplemental insurance options, Retirement plans with discretionary employer-matching, Holiday pay (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day), Scholarship opportunities for dependents, Leadership development opportunities.
Pay
Details TBD.
Schedule
Full-time office position. Typical hours will range from 45-50 hours per week (7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). This role requires working nontypical days and irregular hours based on construction schedules. Due to the critical nature of the role, accepting phone calls even during nontypical workdays and hours is also necessary.
Office Location
11755 W Little York Rd., Houston, TX 77041
About Kent Companies
Kent Companies is a full-service specialty trade contractor with operations across Michigan, Texas, Ohio, and the Carolinas. As a third-generation, family-owned business, we believe our people are our greatest assets. We employ over 2,000 trade professionals nationwide and deliver every project with our Four Hallmarks: Safety, Productivity, Quality, and Customer Service. Kent Companies is known as The Leaders in Concrete™ and continuously ranks in the Top 10 Concrete Contractors nationwide by ENR Magazine. Kent Companies’ family of brands includes Kent Concrete, Kent Underlayments, Kent Facilities, Kent Foundation Solutions, and Foundation Rescue Supply.
About Our Houston Commercial Concrete Division
Kent Concrete operates a Houston-based commercial division that delivers tilt-up concrete construction for data centers, logistics, distribution, and commercial facilities. We offer comprehensive services, including foundations, slab-on-grade, Ductilcrete® slabs, and tilt-up concrete.
EEO Statement
At Kent Companies, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce, and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Kent Companies does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices and personnel actions, including but not limited to hiring, recruiting, promotions, performance evaluations, termination, and compensation decisions. The Company will strive to ensure that all employees and prospective employees will be treated equally in regard to recruitment, employment, promotions, demotions, discipline, termination, access to benefits and training, leaves of absence, and layoffs. The Company will further ensure that its management staff is aware of the Company’s commitment to this policy and each member understands their individual role in the process of administering this plan. Kent Companies will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.