Construction Project Coordinator

UWM•Pontiac, MI

About The Position

The Construction Project Coordinator is responsible for managing and coordinating building and facilities projects from planning through closeout. This role ensures projects are executed on time, within scope and budget, and in compliance with technical specifications, safety regulations, and building codes. The position combines project coordination, engineering oversight, vendor management, and performance tracking to support successful project delivery and ongoing facilities operations. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING Project Planning & Coordination Coordinate internal teams, third parties, vendors, and contractors for seamless project execution. Assist in defining project scope, objectives, and technical feasibility. Translate scope and requirements into actionable tasks, schedules, and resource plans. Prepare schedules, pre-planning documentation, and resource forecasting. Work with resource management to plan availability and allocation according to project timelines. Ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope. Engineering & Technical Oversight Review mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and building envelope design and bidding documents. Evaluate contractor bids and make recommendations. Ensure technical specifications, safety regulations, and building codes are met. Oversee performance of HVAC, plumbing, and building envelope contractors. Address and resolve issues or obstacles that arise during construction. Project Performance & Financial Oversight Track and analyze project performance, expenditures, cost performance, and schedules. Report risks, blockers, overflows, or deficits to management. Communicate changes in scope, schedule, or cost. Suggest improvements to project performance and delivery processes. Evaluate overall engineering project performance. Communication & Reporting Provide regular updates to leadership and stakeholders. Report and escalate issues as needed. Maintain clear communication with internal teams and external clients. Resource and manage Service Now tickets for completion and escalation. Documentation & Closeout Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation. Track procurement and contract deliverables. Close out projects and transition deliverables to operations teams. WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU Must Have Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field OR equivalent work experience. 4+ years of experience in construction, mechanical project engineering, or facilities project management. Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and building envelope systems preferred. Experience with task scheduling, resource assignment, and project tracking tools. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint. Self-starter with strong independent work ethic. Ability to work effectively with large and diverse teams. THE PLACE & THE PERKS Ready to join thousands of talented team members who are making the dream of home ownership possible for more Americans? It’s all happening on UWM’s campus, where our award-winning workplace packs plenty of perks and amenities that keep the atmosphere buzzing with energy and excitement. It’s no wonder that out of our six pillars, People Are Our Greatest Asset is number one. It’s at the very heart of how we treat each other, our clients and our community. Whether it’s providing elite client service or continuously striving to improve, our pillars provide a pathway to a more successful personal and professional life. From the team member that holds a door open to the one that helps guide your career, you’ll feel the encouragement and support on day one. No matter your race, creed, gender, age, sexual orientation and ethnicity, you’ll be welcomed here. Accepted here. And empowered to Be You Here. More reasons you’ll love working here include: Paid Time Off (PTO) after just 30 days Additional parental and maternity leave benefits after 12 months Adoption reimbursement program Paid volunteer hours Paid training and career development Medical, dental, vision and life insurance 401k with employer match Mortgage discount and area business discounts Free membership to our large, state-of-the-art fitness center, including exercise classes such as yoga and Zumba, various sports leagues and a full-size basketball court Wellness area, including an in-house primary-care physician’s office, full-time massage therapist and hair salon Gourmet cafeteria featuring homemade breakfast and lunch Convenience store featuring healthy grab-and-go snacks In-house Starbucks and Dunkin Indoor/outdoor café with Wi-Fi DISCLAIMER All the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation and change. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Team members may be required to perform other or different job-related duties as requested by their team lead, subject to reasonable accommodation. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Employment with UWM is "at-will." UWM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By selecting “Apply for this job online” you provide consent to UWM to record phone call conversations between you and UWM to be used for quality control purposes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field OR equivalent work experience.
4+ years of experience in construction, mechanical project engineering, or facilities project management.
Experience with task scheduling, resource assignment, and project tracking tools.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Self-starter with strong independent work ethic.
Ability to work effectively with large and diverse teams.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and building envelope systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate internal teams, third parties, vendors, and contractors for seamless project execution.
Assist in defining project scope, objectives, and technical feasibility.
Translate scope and requirements into actionable tasks, schedules, and resource plans.
Prepare schedules, pre-planning documentation, and resource forecasting.
Work with resource management to plan availability and allocation according to project timelines.
Ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope.
Review mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and building envelope design and bidding documents.
Evaluate contractor bids and make recommendations.
Ensure technical specifications, safety regulations, and building codes are met.
Oversee performance of HVAC, plumbing, and building envelope contractors.
Address and resolve issues or obstacles that arise during construction.
Track and analyze project performance, expenditures, cost performance, and schedules.
Report risks, blockers, overflows, or deficits to management.
Communicate changes in scope, schedule, or cost.
Suggest improvements to project performance and delivery processes.
Evaluate overall engineering project performance.
Provide regular updates to leadership and stakeholders.
Report and escalate issues as needed.
Maintain clear communication with internal teams and external clients.
Resource and manage Service Now tickets for completion and escalation.
Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
Track procurement and contract deliverables.
Close out projects and transition deliverables to operations teams.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO) after just 30 days
Additional parental and maternity leave benefits after 12 months
Adoption reimbursement program
Paid volunteer hours
Paid training and career development
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
401k with employer match
Mortgage discount and area business discounts
Free membership to our large, state-of-the-art fitness center, including exercise classes such as yoga and Zumba, various sports leagues and a full-size basketball court
Wellness area, including an in-house primary-care physician’s office, full-time massage therapist and hair salon
Gourmet cafeteria featuring homemade breakfast and lunch
Convenience store featuring healthy grab-and-go snacks
In-house Starbucks and Dunkin
Indoor/outdoor café with Wi-Fi