Field Project Coordinator

MN Custom Homes•Bellevue, WA

56d•Onsite

About The Position

As the Field Project Coordinator you will be integral to the day-to-day operations on construction sites and ensuring that the appropriate staff are dispatched appropriately to meet construction schedules. Your responsibilities will include scheduling field labor based on priority, managing, purchasing and dispatching equipment, tracking repeat field issues and prioritizing those for completion. You will also provide back-up and support to the Field Manager as needed. This position requires strong communication, diplomacy, organization and prioritization skills, and a passion for meeting construction schedules. You will collaborate with construction teams, subcontractors, and leaders to ensure that the MN Custom Homes operations run smoothly and effectively, and construction schedules are met.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Must have three (3) years of scheduling and dispatch work experience, preferably in the construction or trades industry.
Experience using capacity planning software; use of Salesforce preferred.
Regular travel between job sites and/or the office is required
Valid WA State Driver's License
Acceptable driving record & proof of vehicle insurance. MN must be listed as an additional insured party on the vehicle insurance
This position requires frequent use of a computer, including keyboard functions, hand and finger movement, and visual acuity of 20 inches or fewer on a daily basis.
Standing and/or walking for extended periods of time
Must be able to communicate and convey instructions with others electronically, in-person and using a phone.
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds on occasion with or without accommodation.
Must be able to work in an office environment with standard office noise, temperatures and equipment.

Nice To Haves

Excellent interpersonal, diplomacy, relationship building, and written and verbal communication skills.
Strong willingness to assist team members.
Ability to effectively (re)prioritize tasks based on competing urgencies or needs.
Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel and Outlook is required.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to self-direct and work effectively independently.
Ability to adopt MN processes and standards.
Ability to speak Spanish a plus.
Experience in single-family construction preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinates the scheduling of field labor and resources based on project deadlines, including any necessary adjustments to accommodate evolving project needs.
Dispatches field staff to jobs and tasks with clarity of task(s), objectives, time allowances, and any other applicable details.
Using Salesforce or other capacity planning tool(s), reviews daily capacity planning output for errors or priority changes and incorporate changes into daily scheduling/dispatching plans.
Triages change requests, to include unplanned absences of staff, and re-prioritizes schedules and work based on urgency, available staff and daily deliverables.
Coordinates all requests for field staff assistance or support.
Minimizes expenses by properly monitoring and directing field staff overtime and travel time.
Responds to questions from field staff related to work and job assignments, schedules, equipment needs, etc.
Overseas the monitoring and tracking of repeat issues and change requests to help identify opportunities for process improvements and overall efficiencies in standard work.
Assist with the purchasing of tools and equipment needed on the jobsites, monitors and maintains the inventory of all project storage units, project management efficiency room and other field storage areas.
Coordinates the maintenance of MN Custom Homes equipment, including heaters, fans, and other devices used in the construction process.
May assist with onboarding and training new Field Technicians in required software applications.
Identify opportunities for efficiencies in scheduling, capacity planning and overall dispatching of team to meet the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
Provides back-up for Field Manager or other team members as requested.
Performs any ad-hoc projects related to the field or construction job sites.
Communicates clearly, professionally, with diplomacy and in a timely manner with all internal and external stakeholders.
Ensures adherence to MN standard work processes. Identifies and takes ownership of improvement opportunities.
Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Benefits

100% covered employee premiums for medical and dental self-coverage
100% employer-paid life insurance
100 % employer-paid long term disability insurance
Paid medical and family leave
Critical illness insurance
401(K) with generous company match, no vesting schedule, and access to professional financial advisors
Lifestyle reimbursement account
20 days of PTO & 9 holidays
New iPhone for your personal and business use
Free onsite parking
Company paid events
Complimentary snacks & beverages