Construction Coordinator

Join one of the largest and most successful privately held commercial real estate firms in the nation. St. John Properties is distinguished by our commitment to customer service, achievements in green building, and top-rated workplace culture. Our staff enjoy benefits that not only make the work week more satisfying, but encourage a healthy lifestyle, support social connections and reward employees for their performance.

Job Summary:

This position provides administrative support to the Director of Construction, construction project managers, and members of the development team. The objective of this position is to assist in pre-construction activities and support the project managers and field superintendents in the management of the construction projects from the beginning of a project to close out with jurisdictional agencies.

Job Duties:

• Maintains current construction files, records, plans, and data associated with the department
• Prepares and submits bid packages to subcontractors
• Prepares documents for obtaining and closing-out grading, utility, public works and landscape permits with jurisdictional agencies
• Manages contractor’s certificates of insurance
• Prepares contracts and purchase orders
• Prepares monthly reports (securities report, current projects, and development projects)
• Works with others internally to obtain, manage, and get releases for bonds, escrows, and other sureties
• Supports permit preparation, submission, tracking, and securing approvals
• Supports department in coordinating jurisdictions inspections
• Aids in communication, coordination, and processing of construction, plans, documents, agreements, and related materials
• Supports invoice processing and payment tracking
• Supports and collaborates with other inter-office departments, as needed

Job Qualifications:

• This position requires a Bachelor’s degree
• Individual should have knowledge of construction, development, and real estate management
• Ability to work individually and within a team
• Operation of job-related equipment essential
• Valid Vehicle Driver’s License and ability to routinely drive to all business parks in the region
• Work duties include includes some deliveries/pick-ups such as field offices, contractors, vendors and jurisdictional offices and includes some heavy lifting and transporting of various materials
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software
• Detail oriented, well organized, and a self-starter with strong sense of urgency, and a positive and helpful demeanor