Chinese-Korean Bilingual Project Coordinator
About The Position
BW Industrial Construction is seeking a highly organized and technically capable Chinese-Korean Bilingual Project Coordinator to support industrial epoxy flooring and coating projects. The role serves as a liaison between project teams and Korean ownership representatives, facilitating communication, documentation, technical coordination, and project tracking throughout the construction lifecycle. This is a technical coordination position, not solely a translation or interpretation role. Candidates with hands-on construction, industrial, coatings, or project coordination experience are strongly preferred. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, eight hours per day, with overtime as needed. The work location is West Lafayette, Indiana, with occasional local travel and project site work as required. The employee classification is non-exempt.
Requirements
- Fluent in spoken and written Mandarin Chinese and Korean.
- Ability to understand and communicate construction procedures, materials, drawings, specifications, and technical requirements.
- Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PDF management tools.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced construction environment.
- Available for project site work and travel as required.
Nice To Haves
- Construction, industrial, or project coordination experience.
- Familiarity with RFIs, technical submittals, shop drawings, and document control processes.
- Experience supporting Korean clients on U.S.-based industrial construction projects.
- Experience in industrial epoxy flooring, protective coatings, general construction, or MEP projects.
- Previous experience as a Project Coordinator, Site Coordinator, Construction Administrator, Technical Interpreter, or Project Assistant.
- Basic English communication skills.
- Experience maintaining project documentation, submittals, and technical records.
Responsibilities
- Communicate with Korean owners in Chinese and Korean regarding project requirements, technical issues, and project progress.
- Coordinate confirmation of construction procedures, methods, surface preparation requirements, coating thickness specifications, and acceptance criteria.
- Prepare, submit, and track Requests for Information (RFIs) and technical clarifications.
- Coordinate material selection, technical submittals, product data sheets, and approval processes.
- Review project drawings and specifications, clarify scope requirements, and track drawing approvals and revisions.
- Attend project meetings, interpret technical discussions, prepare meeting minutes, and follow up on action items.
- Maintain organized records of RFIs, drawings, submittals, approvals, meeting minutes, and project correspondence.
- Support project teams with technical coordination and communication to ensure timely project execution.
Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), and life insurance options
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Paid time off
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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