Project Coordinator

ATMI PRECAST•Aurora, IL

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About The Position

ATMI Precast is a 35-year-old design build construction company. You will be part of a highly technical, collaborative engineering and drafting environment that supports complex precast projects from concept through fabrication and erection. This role offers real ownership, visibility across departments, and the opportunity to influence how projects are coordinated, documented, and delivered. As a Project Coordinator, you will sit at the intersection of engineering, drafting, plant operations, and field execution. Your work will directly impact quality, efficiency, and consistency across projects while helping develop and maintain the standards that guide ATMI’s engineering and drafting teams. Summary The Project Coordinator is a senior, non-engineering track position responsible for managing projects and staff assigned to those projects while ensuring adherence to office standards, schedules, budgets, and document quality. This role includes hands on CAD and BIM participation, serving as a project reviewer, coordinating architectural, civil, structural, and MEP documents, and supporting overall project coordination and communication. The Project Coordinator works closely with the Drafting and Engineering Manager, Chief Engineer, staff engineers, plant personnel, and field teams to ensure projects are properly designed, coordinated, documented, and aligned with ATMI precast manufacturing and erection requirements.

Requirements

Associate degree or technical degree with 10 years of equivalent work and industry experience OR Bachelor’s degree in Architectural, Civil, Industrial, or Structural Engineering, or Architecture with 8 years of equivalent experience
Advanced verbal and written communication skills
Proficient ability to work from verbal and written technical direction with minimal guidance
Strong ability to organize, plan, and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Proven ability to manage staff and coordinate project teams effectively
Commitment to quality, including back checking own work and reviewing the work of others
Working knowledge of current building codes and industry standards
Advanced understanding of precast prestressed concrete components and connection behavior
Advanced understanding of precast manufacturing, stripping, handling, finishing, shipping, and erection
Advanced understanding of precast plant operations, casting rules, bed rules, and erection constraints
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and document management tools
Proficiency with CAD and BIM software including AutoCAD, Revit, Tekla, or equivalent
Proficiency with engineering software such as TEDDS and LEC Wall or equivalent

Responsibilities

Interface with internal and external clients to support project coordination and execution
Define component engineering and documentation tasks with minimal direction from engineering leadership
Prepare all work in accordance with approved office processes, formats, and standards
Coordinate and review architectural, civil, structural, and MEP plans, elevations, details, and models
Perform CAD and BIM work on multiple projects using AutoCAD, Revit, Tekla, or equivalent platforms
Serve as a project reviewer or checker, ensuring quality, accuracy, and consistency of deliverables
Plan, coordinate, and prepare project documents under limited direction from engineering staff
Perform engineering analyses and calculations as appropriate based on experience and project needs
Monitor project schedules, budgets, and assigned hours, including oversight of team budget performance
Support sales and proposal efforts by developing visual presentations and models using BIM tools
Manage and coordinate assigned staff when acting as a Task Leader or Project Leader
Coach and mentor junior staff to support technical growth, quality standards, and efficiency
Participate in the development, maintenance, and improvement of office standards, checklists, and workflows
Identify opportunities to streamline processes and reduce inefficiencies and errors
Participate in internal and external training, seminars, and continuous improvement initiatives
Support coordination between engineering, plant operations, and field activities
Perform other duties as assigned