Project Coordinator

Standard Property Company Inc • Chicago, IL

2h • $70,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Project Coordinator is responsible for a wide range of tasks and responsibilities in support of the project execution teams, including but not limited to; project document coordination, facilitating the construction funding process including the preparation of contractor funding request, subcontractor administrative tasks, preparation of third-party reporting and complete process improvement tasks or projects as needed.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, presentation and analytical skills
• Ability to take ownership and commitment to follow through
• Ability to effectively prioritize and handle multiple tasks under pressure
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience in real estate, affordable housing, or related field
• Bachelor’s Degree - Real Estate, Accounting, or Business Concentration preferred
• Previous accounting experience a plus
• Working proficiency in Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Resourceful with strong problem solving, investigating, and critical judgment skills
• Proficient in Office Suite and basic Adobe software is required
• Proactive with strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Independent, self-starter mentality, with exceptional communication and organizational skills.
• Ambitious with desire to grow.
• Highly accountable: able to take ownership, meet deadlines, follow-through.
• Highly motivated self-starter and independent worker.
• Able to perform in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects and deadlines.
• Open to learn from mistakes and challenges.
• Outstanding in written and oral communications skills.
• Able to work collaboratively in a small team environment; can “roll up his/her sleeves” and pitch in where necessary within the company

Responsibilities

• Maintain third-party checklists and trackers, prepare necessary deliverables while collaborating with internal teams to streamline communication and project timelines
• Prepare invoices, proposals, and financial reports related to capital projects
• Monitor project milestones, provide regular status updates to stakeholders, and identify opportunities for process improvements
• Assist with special projects to enhance team efficiency and achieve company goals
• Maintain subcontractor files including contract administration, insurance certificates and other regulatory compliance needs. Centralize project document control, updating and reporting
• Track capital expenditures and life of construction projects as it pertains to lender and investor funding requirements
• Use Excel and other platforms to maintain records and reconcile sources & uses information required by lenders and investors
• Prepare monthly pay requisitions including all required subcontractor documentation and lender required documentation
• Manage requests for documentation and coordinate with all parties involved in the funding process

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level