Construction Project Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Support active construction projects from pre-construction through project closeout
• Aid in establishing project milestones and maintaining project schedules
• Track project progress and communicate schedule updates to internal and external stakeholders
• Cook up project communication between Developers, General Contractors, Architects, and corporate teams
• Serve as a liaison for project kickoff meetings, OAC meetings, and construction progress meetings
• Generate project dashboards, reports, and updates using Monday.com and Procore
• Monitor entitlement, permitting, inspection, and approval milestones
• Keep track of project progress toward Certificate of Occupancy and center opening deadlines
• Spot potential project risks and assist with mitigation planning
• Maintain accurate project records and documentation throughout the construction lifecycle
• Track punch list completion and project turnover activities
• Coordinate collection of warranties, closeout documents, and operations manuals
• Support the transition of completed projects to Operations teams
• Verify completion of required turnover and project closeout documentation
• Maintain project templates, reports, and standardized documentation
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and best practices within the Construction team
• Aid in the implementation of new tools, systems, and reporting processes
• Identify opportunities to improve project tracking, communication, and operational efficiency

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, or related field preferred
• 2+ years of experience in commercial construction, project coordination, construction administration, or development
• Experience working with General Contractors, Developers, Architects, and project teams
• Understanding of commercial construction processes, scheduling, and project documentation
• Experience with Procore, Monday.com, Bluebeam, MS Project, or similar project management platforms
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• High attention to detail and strong follow-through
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting retail, educational, childcare, or commercial construction projects
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or progress toward certification