Project Coordinator/ Development Specialist (Construction)

Cool Runnings International•Fayetteville, GA

24d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Development Specialist position is responsible for working with customers to aid in the design and quote construction of refrigerated projects and, upon project activation, assisting the Field Operations Team to bring the project to a successful completion, ensuring superior service standards consistently in all interactions. This includes acting as back-up to Cool Runnings International (CRI) Project Managers and field personnel while maintaining the highest level of quality with a primary focus on scheduling, and quality performance. The Project Development Specialist continually meets project requirements including but not limited to kick-off meetings, deadline management, status reporting, project communication, and coordination with the various teams to ensure all project deliverables are on time, within budget, and at the highest quality standards. The Project Development Specialist initializes the project takeoff process to create proposals and quotes, and reviews these with the Team Lead and other related departments to determine accuracy. Once the project is awarded, the Project Development Specialist also reviews deliverables with the CRI Team regarding proper lead times, job costing, and procedures for accomplishing project. The Project Development Specialist also conducts portions of the purchasing process to ensure all equipment and material is delivered to the project site in a timely manner. This position is responsible for fostering a team environment and building cooperation between the project management team members and other departments to provide the highest quality service standards. A critical component of the job is to manage and resolve complex tasks. The Project Coordinator is responsible for representing Cool Runnings International (CRI) to its customers and the contracted laborers on virtually any range of subjects related to the project, and for making solid, informational based decisions on behalf of CRI.

Requirements

4+ yrs. experience in project management / project coordination
3+ yrs. construction industry experience
Proficient in reading construction blueprints, specifications and contract documents
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
Computer proficient (Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Internet)
Able to be persuasive, encouraging, and motivating
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Willing to travel
In-Office work schedule Monday-Friday; able to work evenings and weekends if needed
Valid driver’s license with good driving record
Physically able to climb ladders and to lift objects up to fifty+ pounds
Must meet eligibility requirements for international travel and work
Must be able to work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization.
Proficient capability communicating effectively and expeditiously while maintaining professional conduct with all levels of the organization as well as third parties
Must have knowledge of project management, workplace safety, customer relations, accounting processes, bid development & sales
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and achieve quality results
Must possess a valid driver’s license and have ability to obtain a passport.
Must be willing to meet domestic travel and comply with foreign country travel entry requirements.
Must be willing to submit and pass a background check and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

MSO Project preferred
Bachelor’s degree in business, or construction management preferred
Communication proficiency, written and verbal, bi-lingual (Spanish/English) Preferred
Strategic thinking and planning

Responsibilities

Provide excellent customer service and support assistance for CRI Project Managers and team members.
Understand the entire scope of the project including the client objectives and measures upon which the project will be evaluated at its completion.
Assist Project Manager’s to determine and maintain scheduling of project shipments and deliveries based on established deadlines.
Ensure Purchase Orders (PO’s) are issued at appropriate times and track progress of vendor deliveries.
Effectively foster an open environment of positive communication and teamwork within CRI to proactively solve issues and successfully execute the project scope.
Collaborate with the management team to evaluate project needs, performance, and to recommend refinements and improvements of the project life cycle.
Create, review, and analyze reports on project costs, project scheduling, change orders and progress billing.
Work cooperatively in the drafting and issuance of project proposals, RFP’s, budgets, change orders and preliminary schedules.
Maintain good field communication with technicians, contractors, vendors, and co-workers to assure timely and efficient completion of jobs, and proper documentation of the entire process.
Must have the ability to take on multiple projects with great project management skills in a team environment.
Prioritize responsibilities, interact, and manage schedule, and assist others according to business needs.
Provide project reporting and summaries as needed, perform analysis of field reporting, and ensure accuracy and quality assurance.
Understand and comply with budget plan and implement cost efficiencies to support cost plan.
Participate in developing a schedule for project completion and manage the schedule execution for all aspects of acquisition, shipping and delivery of required material and equipment for that project.
Remotely review the quality of the work completed daily to ensure that it meets the project standards.
Enhance client relationship through proactive and positive communication, and by recognizing and delivering on client key issues and expectations.
Enhance and/or develop, implement, and enforce policies and procedures of the organization by way of systems that will improve overall operations and effectiveness of projects.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.