With minimal supervision, the Project Coordinator assists in managing the flow of technical information between the Schuff Steel Project Management team, customers, subcontractors, and vendors, while developing critical relationships with internal and external clients, through verbal and written communication.

 

Core Responsibilities:

Reviews design drawings for accuracy and completeness, and coordinates resolution of discrepancies and missing information with customers, design team, other trades, detailing, shop, & field as may be necessary. Coordinates project sequencing and basic detailing job setup, including advance bills and shop and erection drawings. Provides technical instructions and guidance to steel detailers in preparing shop drawings per project requirements and standards. Monitors project schedules regarding submittals, approvals, and shop fabrication releases.  Identify and communicate possible delays or problems to the project management team. Organize detailing RFI process through formal RFI to customer and informal RFI’s with the engineer, architect, and general contractor.  Facilitates and fulfills other documentation efforts and duties as may be required. Distribute and route drawings—partner with Document Control to avoid delays and maintain logs. Act as a liaison between the shop, field, and detailers to resolve fabrication and erection difficulties. Maintains daily communication with the Project Manager, Sr. Project Manager, or Vice President on progress of areas of responsibility. Assists the Project Management Team in achieving successful project results. This position requires travel to design and coordination meetings, fabrication facilities, and job sites. Coordinates the detailing efforts of various common subcontractors. Serve as a direct link between Detailers, Project Managers, and other production departments, and customers, other contractors, and the Design Team as may be required.

Work Experience

At least five (5) years of related experience coordinating structural steel projects. 

 

Education/Training

High School Diploma or GED required.  An associate's degree or training from an approved and accredited technical school in engineering or detailing/drafting may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience. A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Construction Management, Structural/Civil Engineering, or Business may substitute for 3 years of the required experience.

 

Specialized Knowledge

Ability to read and interpret shop and design drawings.  General understanding and knowledge of basic drafting skills, 3D modeling software/Tekla practices, fabrication and erection standards, standard technical terminology, common structural steel practices, and drafting room procedures. 

 

Software, Technology, and Equipment used

Personal Computer; phone; Computer Software includes MS Windows in its current version, MS Office Word, Excel, Outlook, Primavera Scheduling, Strumis steel fabrication software, and Tekla Structures. 

 

Work Environment

The position may require, on occasion, extended hours to meet project deadlines. The position requires out-of-state air/road travel as needed. A clean driving record will be necessary due to road travel requirements. A current and valid driver’s license and proof of acceptable insurance are required. This position is generally indoors in a climate-controlled office. Occasional visitations to the outdoor plant facilities and project sites will be required. Travel time may be up to 15%.   Reasonable accommodations will be made upon request for those with disabilities who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act. #LI-KF1