Civil Construction Project Coordinator

Coordinate schedules, resources, and documentation for active construction projects. Assist in preparing bid packages, RFIs, submittals, and change orders. Monitor project timelines and budgets, flagging delays or discrepancies. Maintain compliance with DOT regulations and safety standards. Support field operations with logistics, procurement, and reporting. Facilitate communication between project stakeholders and ensure timely updates.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate schedules, resources, and documentation for active construction projects.
• Assist in preparing bid packages, RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Monitor project timelines and budgets, flagging delays or discrepancies.
• Maintain compliance with DOT regulations and safety standards.
• Support field operations with logistics, procurement, and reporting.
• Facilitate communication between project stakeholders and ensure timely updates.

Essential Skills

• Project coordination
• Construction
• Data entry
• Project management
• Great communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work within Excel for construction paperwork (RFIs, Submittals, Change Orders)
• 3-8 years of experience working ideally on DOT projects
• Administration
• Document control
• Project administration
• Change order management
• Construction management

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Heavy Civil Experience is nice to have
• Degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Management is nice to have

Work Environment

The role requires working five days a week on-site in the office. The position offers flexibility to work in either Sussex County or Bergen County, NJ. The opportunity provides room for growth and development within reputable civil construction firms, and upon conversion, a very good benefits package.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $40.86/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Hackensack, NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 20, 2025.

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