Project Coordinator – Mechanical Construction

About the Opportunity

We are an established mechanical contractor specializing in complex HVAC, ventilation, and sheet metal construction throughout the Chicagoland area. Our team supports large-scale projects across mission-critical/data centers, healthcare, life sciences, higher education, institutional, and commercial environments. We are looking for a Project Coordinator to support our Project Management and field teams throughout the lifecycle of our construction projects. This is a great opportunity for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and interested in growing their career within mechanical construction.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers with day-to-day coordination of active construction projects
• Maintain project documentation, schedules, submittals, RFIs, change orders, and purchase orders
• Track material and equipment procurement and coordinate deliveries with project teams
• Assist with project startup, closeout documentation, warranties, and turnover packages
• Coordinate with general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, engineers, and internal field teams
• Help maintain project schedules and track important milestones and deadlines
• Review drawings, specifications, and project documentation for completeness
• Assist with meeting preparation, project updates, and documentation of action items
• Support BIM, fabrication, and field teams with project information and coordination
• Help identify outstanding project items and ensure they are addressed in a timely manner
• Maintain organized and accurate project files throughout the duration of each project

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in construction, project coordination, project administration, or a related role preferred
• Experience with mechanical, HVAC, sheet metal, MEP, or commercial construction is highly preferred
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Comfortable working with construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with construction management or document-control software is a plus
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced construction environment

Why Join Us?

You'll join an experienced mechanical construction team working on some of the Chicagoland area's most complex and high-profile projects. This position offers exposure to project management, BIM coordination, fabrication, procurement, and field operations, providing a strong foundation for continued growth within the construction industry.

Benefits

• Company mobile phone (smartphone)
• 401k Plan with company match
• Medical benefits
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)

Pay

$80,000 - $110,000 per year

Location: Southwest Chicago Suburbs, IL  |  Industry: Mechanical Construction / HVAC  |  Employment Type: Full-Time