Steel Project Coordinator

TrueNorth Steel•Fargo, ND

9d•$58,000 - $67,000

About The Position

The Steel Project Coordinator manages structural steel, miscellaneous steel, and highway bridge projects from a production standpoint. The position coordinates production schedules, drawing and material availability, Tekla project information, internal project management processes, and timely, accurate purchasing within budget. The coordinator works closely with the project manager and production teams to support client and company success. The role is the primary point of accountability for production coordination, shop drawing schedules, and project-specific Tekla items. It maintains internal drawing and production schedules, coordinates project logistics, tracks changes and project status, and communicates timelines and updates with project managers, purchasing, production, and logistics. The coordinator also supports change order estimating, submittals, quality control, RFIs, and project close-out documentation. The position may respond to urgent items outside regular hours as needed and serves as backup to the project manager during their absence.

Requirements

General computer experience, including spreadsheet and word-processing programs.
Ability to read and understand construction plans and specifications.
Strong attention to detail and ability to process and sort information quickly.
Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to stopping and restarting work throughout the day.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to accept responsibility and accountability for actions.
Willingness to work proactively toward project completion and close-out.
Ability to deal with others in antagonistic situations.
Ability to organize and direct a project to completion.
Team-oriented attitude and willingness to contribute to a positive workplace.
Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, construction, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
At least three years of related experience.
Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate the qualities of the TrueNorth Steel Game Changer definition.
Ensure project schedules are met from a shop-schedule perspective.
Build effective working relationships with project managers and production teams.
Coordinate with project managers to ensure production has drawings, materials, and fasteners needed for scheduled hours in the three-week rolling schedule.
Import OFA and IFC submittals into Tekla, distribute LOTs on drawings submitted to contractors, subcontractors, and vendors, and upload materials to client-specific submittal exchange software.
Maintain current contract drawing logs, including addendums, PRs, ASIs, and other formal drawing updates.
Maintain appropriate drawing approval status in the Tekla EPM module.
Estimate small- to medium-sized change orders, enter material and labor in Tekla Estimating, and transfer those costs into the final estimate.
Issue final drawing packages to clients and subcontractors at the project manager’s request.
Plan and communicate internal logistics for assigned projects.
Attend weekly production site meetings.
Coordinate shop drawing schedules and internal production activities with the project manager.
Upload ABM files into the Advanced Bill module of Tekla EPM.
Ensure front-end and back-end quality control documents are submitted and approved.
Assist with writing RFIs and completing BFA reports to support shop drawing flow.
Assist with project close-out documentation, including final shop drawings, MTRs, warranties, LEED documents, and other necessary paperwork.
Maintain project-specific Tekla information, including production status, schedules, BOL tracking, RFI management and matrices, project opening and closing, date management, assembly hold/void management, and project contact setup and updates.
Monitor excess project inventory and work with Production Coordinators on its release.
Provide weekly status reports to project managers and production teams.
Review construction contract documents and distribute requirements to appropriate stakeholders.
Identify and manage production- and procurement-related risks and opportunities by understanding project scope and specifications.
Maintain drawing and production schedules and communicate timelines with project managers, purchasing, production, and logistics.
Maintain continuous communication with internal stakeholders to support project execution and contract compliance.
Work with project managers to develop, log, and track change order requests.
Identify opportunities to cross-sell products from other TrueNorth Steel business units.
Approach projects entrepreneurially and respond to urgent items outside regular hours as needed.
Communicate daily to weekly with the project manager.
Provide backup for the project manager during the project manager’s absence.
Maintain prompt and dependable attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.