Project Coordinator (Design Development)A well-established real estate developer is seeking a Project Coordinator for their offices in Manhattan, NY and Jersey City, NJ. The individual will assist with managing and coordinating development related projects for a mix of multi-family residential, commercial, retail, hospitality and amenity properties. Specific Responsibilities:
- Assist with managing all aspects of development projects
- Review blueprints and drawings for all designated projects, including providing comments and take-offs
- Track and manage project scheduling
- Act as Owner Liaison to architects, contractors, commercial tenants, etc.
- Request estimates and assist with the bid process to ensure successful close, including assisting to write scopes of works and pricing sheets
- Follow design guidelines and maintain project schedules and budgets
- Assist with the successful negotiation and pricing of design services
- Follow established guidelines and procedures to increase communication and overall efficiency
- Assist with managing subcontractor activities and FF&E material ordering
- Participate in the planning phase of construction projects
- Build and maintain relationships with consultants, and vendor contacts and leads
- Prepare well-written reports and business correspondence
- Administrative duties to include meeting minutes; team updates; project tracking and design coordination
- Additional duties as needed
Requirements:
- Bachelor's college degree in a design-related field
- 0 - 2 years' experience
- Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and blueprints
- Background in construction, architecture or engineering is a plus
- Proactive attitude when tackling issues that arise and preventing them from happening
- Flexibility and quick adaptation to different issues and circumstances that arise
- Balances team and individual responsibilities contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests
- Ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Follows instructions and responds to management direction; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
- Proficiency in drawing and interpreting CAD drawings, Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to use rendering or raster graphics editors a plus
- Strong interest or experience in the built environment
- Highly organized and detail oriented
- Excellent written and oral communication skills