About the job

At SHYFT, our purpose is to help individuals and organizations with a better way to a better space. Our vision is to change the way projects are delivered through an integrated Plan | Design | Build model that we believe allows clients to better achieve their why. We’ve built a creative problem-solving culture where each team member goes beyond their traditional practice to influence projects from beginning to end.

Our team of architects, interior designers, construction managers, project managers, and owner’s representatives provide an unbiased and well-rounded perspective that allows our team to create custom solutions for each client. We have locations in Columbus, Ohio; Des Moines, Iowa; and Phoenix, Arizona. (We love capital cities.)

SHYFT is searching for a qualified Construction Project Coordinator to provide support to our Construction Managers in our Des Moines, Iowa office. This position will be responsible for project administration, project accounting, and document management on assigned projects. This role will maintain open communication between office and field personnel to ensure all project tasks get accomplished in a timely and accurate manner.

Responsibilities include: 

• Oversight and coordination of various real estate projects.

• Develop and track scope, budget, and schedule for assigned projects.

• Write and maintain subcontracts and purchase orders.

• Write and process change orders, and maintain change order logs.

• Monthly billing and financial analysis.

• Organize job files (both digital and printed).

• Communication responsibilities include documentation of project decisions and correspondence, conducting project meetings, distribution of minutes, and preparation of project status reports.

• Participate in biweekly production meetings.

• Create OAC agendas and facilitate meetings.

• Organize job startup for field staff.

• Maintain and document customer selections.

• Participate in the bid process for pre-construction.

• Maintain safety programs and safety/first aid items.

• Move management activities/services, including technical and physical functions.

• Project information management, leveraging client project management software and internal documentation databases.

• Issue and evaluate vendor, contractor, consultant, and supplier RFPs.

• Oversee vendor, contractor, consultant, and supplier RFPs and responses.

• Coordination of formal project close-out activities.

• Demonstrate a proactive focus on effectively meeting client expectations and project requirements.

• Coordination of property management activities.

• Support SHYFT project managers, project executives, construction managers, and designers.

• Additional duties as assigned.

Salary: 

$40,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year, based on experience.

To apply:

You are invited to submit a cover letter and resume to: careers@shyftcollective.com

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