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Construction Project Coordinator

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: The Copper River Family of Companies
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-19
Job specializations:
  • Construction
    Estimator, Procurement / Purchasing, Civil Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 65000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 65000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Coho Construction Management is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Construction Project Coordinator to support federal construction projects from proposal development through project closeout. This position serves as a vital link between estimating, project management, subcontractors, vendors, and proposal teams by coordinating bid activities, maintaining project documentation, supporting contract compliance, and assisting with project execution.

The ideal candidate is proactive, excels at managing multiple priorities, communicates effectively with internal and external stakeholders, and thrives in a fast-paced construction environment. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience across federal construction, estimating, project management, procurement, and business development.

This position is considered remote with required travel throughout the Continental United States (CONUS) based on project and business development needs.

Responsibilities Bid Management & Subcontractor Coordination
  • Coordinate Invitations to Bid (ITBs) with subcontractors and vendors across multiple construction trades.
  • Conduct follow-up communications to verify receipt of bid invitations and confirm participation.
  • Maintain accurate records of subcontractor responses and participation.
  • Ensure subcontractors receive current plans, specifications, addenda, and bid documents.
  • Track bid activity, subcontractor participation, and estimating schedules.
Project Coordination
  • Support Project Managers with project startup, documentation, and administrative coordination.
  • Maintain project files, drawing logs, RFIs, submittals, change orders, ASIs, RFPs, and project correspondence.
  • Prepare meeting agendas, document meeting minutes, and distribute project information.
  • Assist with project closeout documentation including O&M manuals, punch lists, warranties, and as-built drawings.
  • Monitor project documentation to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
  • Assist estimators with bid-day coordination and quantity takeoffs.
  • Support pricing research and cost estimate preparation.
  • Review solicitations (RFPs/RFQs) and identify proposal compliance requirements.
  • Coordinate proposal schedules and gather technical information from subject matter experts.
  • Draft, edit, and format proposal documents, capability statements, technical narratives, and past performance information.
  • Develop proposal graphics, organizational charts, schedules, workflows, and presentation materials.
Subcontractor Database Management
  • Develop and maintain a centralized subcontractor and vendor database.
  • Research and onboard new subcontractors to expand market coverage.
  • Track subcontractor certifications including 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, and other socioeconomic programs.
  • Maintain subcontractor qualifications, capabilities, licensing, insurance, and contact information.
Business Development Support
  • Represent the company professionally during industry events and conferences.
  • Assist with conference preparation, exhibit setup, and marketing materials.
  • Support relationship development with subcontractors, vendors, clients, and industry partners.
  • Travel to project sites for coordination, documentation, and project support as required.
Qualifications
  • Education and

    Certifications:

    • Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Required

    Experience and Skills:

    • Minimum of three (3) years of experience in construction project coordination, estimating, procurement, or project administration.
    • Experience supporting commercial or federal construction projects.
    • Strong organizational and documentation management skills.
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
    • Ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    • Ability to travel throughout the Continental United States (CONUS) as project requirements dictate.
  • Preferred Qualifications
    • Experience supporting federal construction contracts.
    • Familiarity with USACE RMS, Procore, Primavera…
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