Construction Coordinator

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB's is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Construction Coordinator to support our growing Transportation practice. This role is vital to ensuring the successful execution of construction projects by managing administrative tasks, maintaining strict adherence to deadlines and budgets, and upholding the standards outlined in contractual agreements. The ideal candidate will excel in organization, follow-through, and taking the initiative to drive project operations forward effectively. This position is an onsite position that will sit out of the client's office in Sanford, FL.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Monitors the construction process. Ensures that projects are completed on time and according to specifications.
• Attends various project update conference calls with contractors, vendors and other stakeholders, providing input as needed.
• Maintains accurate records of documentation collected from multiple construction projects in various stages of development.
• Communicates and reports project progress and conflicts.
• Handles basic issues and problems and refers more complex issues to senior team members.
• Conducts occasional site visits relating to construction projects.
• Participates in professional and personal development aligned with career goals.
• Performs all job functions in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and company policies and procedures.

Skills & Knowledge

• Fundamental to working knowledge of construction processes.
• Excellent time management and project scheduling skills.
• Fundamental knowledge of project management software preferred.
• Fundamental knowledge of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) is preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Team-oriented with ability to work independently.
• Self-motivated with attention to detail.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Ability to shift attention from one task to another in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Skills and knowledge must be commensurate with required experience and job level

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Bachelor's degree in construction management or relevant discipline preferred
• 0-3 years of project coordination/administrative experience
• Valid driver's license

We are VHB! We're an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes:

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We're growing, and we hope you'll join us!

VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion-supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.

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