Project Manager and Coordinator for General Contracting in Burbank

About This Job

Construction Company in Search of a Project Manager / Project Coordinator – General Contracting

Position Overview:

This combined Project Manager and Coordinator position provides a unique balance, allowing the candidate to lead small-to-medium projects on their own while also assisting senior project managers with larger, more intricate constructions. We are looking for a detail-oriented, self-motivated individual eager to assume greater responsibility across the entire project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee, plan, and coordinate construction projects from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to defined scope, timelines, and financial plans.
• Assist senior project managers on major projects with tasks related to documentation, procurement, scheduling, and stakeholder communication.
• Generate, evaluate, and maintain all project paperwork, including contracts, requests for information, submittals, change orders, and status updates.
• Liaise with on-site supervisors, subcontractors, vendors, and clients to facilitate seamless project progression.
• Monitor project expenditures, budgets, and schedules; contribute to invoicing and financial review processes.
• Organize and conduct project meetings, document discussions, and ensure follow-through on assigned tasks.
• Uphold all safety, quality control, and environmental regulations and standards.
• Take part in bidding, estimation, and preliminary planning activities.
• Aid in project conclusion, including the preparation of warranty materials and final client delivery.

Qualifications:

• A Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a comparable discipline.
• Three to five years of hands-on experience in project coordination or management within the construction or general contracting sector.
• Solid grasp of construction methodologies, documentation practices, and scheduling principles.
• Working knowledge of industry-specific software such as Procore, Buildertrend, MS Project, Bluebeam, or equivalent tools.
• Outstanding capabilities in organization, leadership, and verbal and written communication.
• Proven skill in handling multiple competing priorities in a dynamic work setting.

Preferred Skills:

• Demonstrated experience in autonomously managing smaller construction projects.
• Familiarity with regional building codes, permit acquisition procedures, and workplace safety laws.
• Strong competency in budget preparation, cost estimation, and financial oversight.

What We Offer:

• A competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
• A full range of employee benefits.
• Clear pathways for career development and progression into higher-level project management roles.
• A cooperative, team-focused work environment that encourages personal initiative and responsibility.