Project Coordinator

County Materials Family of Companies•Westmont, IL

11d•$24 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Coordinator supports project delivery for County Prestress through drafting, detailing, communication, and coordination across departments. The role prepares erection drawings, reviews project documents and requirements, coordinates with clients and design teams, tracks progress against bid estimates, and helps ensure materials and embedded plates are ordered in time for fabrication and delivery. The Project Coordinator works with Project Management, Engineering, Plant Management, contractors, and erectors to coordinate engineering items and resolve production, casting, field, and other technical issues. The role also supports scheduling continuity, leads pre-pour production meetings when project complexity calls for them, and checks piece drawings as needed. The position is based in Westmont, Illinois, and work is typically performed indoors during standard business hours, with safety equipment required when visiting plant locations.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in precast concrete drafting, detailing, or modeling, or related experience in steel or construction industries supporting infrastructure projects involving multiple trades.
Strong working knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD.
Demonstrated leadership ability and experience fostering collaboration across departments.
Ability to concentrate, follow detailed instructions, communicate effectively, and safely perform job duties.
Ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position; reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, construction management, or a related field.
Certifications in AutoCAD, Revit, or Autodesk platforms.

Responsibilities

Prepare accurate erection drawings by reviewing estimates, contracts, drawings, specifications, and addenda to understand project scope and requirements.
Review contract drawings, generate RFIs, coordinate with the client and Host, and participate in design-team coordination meetings.
Compare project progress with the bid estimate and promptly communicate deviations to appropriate team members.
Maintain timely ordering of embedded plates and loose materials for fabrication and delivery.
Liaise between the company, contractors, and erectors, in partnership with Project Management and Engineering, to coordinate engineering-related items.
Coordinate with Plant Management on non-typical product production requirements.
Collaborate with Project Managers and Engineers to resolve casting issues, field challenges, and other technical concerns.
Support team members during scheduling conflicts to maintain project workflow and continuity.
Lead pre-pour production meetings when project complexity requires structured coordination.
Review and check piece drawings as needed for accuracy and compliance.
Work with engineers to develop and detail project components, focusing on reducing overall cost and increasing stakeholder efficiency.