Project Coordinator (Traffic & Construction)

Econolite • Houston, TX

27d

About The Position

Econolite is an innovator of Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) solutions, products, and services. Our technology is helping save lives and making the Smart City a reality. If you want to be at the forefront of this intelligent technology revolution, we want to talk to you about being part of our team. Econolite is committed to employing the best talent that will make significant contributions to building a safer, connected world. Econolite's ITS solutions ease traffic congestion, provide safer mobility, and improve quality of life. As the one-stop-shop leader for traffic management systems, sensor products, and services, Econolite is committed to the advancement of connected and autonomous vehicles, smart cities, and cybersecurity. The Construction Project Coordinator is an integral member of the Econolite Systems team responsible for coordination of ITS and traffic signal construction and maintenance projects primarily located in the Houston area.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project (or equivalent), Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Effective oral, written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a cooperative team
• High customer service orientation

Nice To Haves

• Traffic Signal and Transportation Systems experience is preferred but not mandatory

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the management team in the coordination and oversight of construction and maintenance projects
• Oversee maintenance management software data entries for billing of maintenance contracts on time & material basis
• Prepare project records with labor and equipment hours and inventory utilization details for project billing
• Prepare project change orders, and work orders / task orders for maintenance activities
• Obtain pricing from vendors for projects and work orders; prepare associated procurement requisitions;
• Write project status reports for submission to customers
• Use Microsoft Project (or similar) to prepare project schedules for presentation to customers, as well as to monitor staffing needs and remaining project working days
• Obtain material & equipment product datasheets and prepare material submittals for project approval by customers
• Review construction plans and prepare quantity takeoffs
• Conduct field reviews as needed for estimating, planning and verification of completed project work
• Streamline inventory processes for maintenance & construction projects
• Perform other duties as required and assigned

Benefits

• This role is eligible for benefits: weekly pay, weekly PTO accrual, paid holidays.
• Various medical plans, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, direct deposit.
• Basic life, LTD, 401k discretionary match.
• Other voluntary benefits include: identity theft protection.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Support Activities for Transportation
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees