Project Coordinator- Transportation

Title: Project Coordinator

Division: Transportation

LJA recognizes that our success depends on the quality of the people we hire. We are currently seeking highly talented individuals that take pride in their work, function exceptionally well in team environments, and contribute to the overall success of the company. As a 100% employee-owned company, we promote an entrepreneurial spirit that helps drive the bottom line and the long-term professional and financial success of our employees. With more than 50 office locations, LJA is growing and ready for talented people to help us build our future.

Summary:  The Project Coordinator position provides professionals an opportunity to assist Project Managers in a fast-paced, professional setting in the execution and delivery of complex Transportation projects while applying the knowledge and skills learned through education and experience in a business environment. This candidate will be involved with plan preparation, design calculations and specification preparation on schematic and PS&E projects across the state of Texas.

 General Responsibilities:

• Schedule Project Meetings.

• Attends design review meetings and must coordinate with other team members to execute multidisciplinary projects.

• Plan preparation, design calculations, and specification preparation on Schematic and PS&E projects.
• Preparing Project Schedules
• Filing project documents.
• Manage task and deliverables list.
• Maintaining staff schedules.

• Review client supplied documents and standards to determine existing conditions and proposed project execution.

• Bidding phase assistance, contract award, and construction contract administration.

• Preparing formal project letters and correspondence.

• Setting up Project Accounting workplans in business system
• Monitoring sub-consultants including reviewing contract and insurance certificates to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Accounts payable review and coding.
• Company credit card reconciliation.
• Special projects as requested by manager.

Required Education/Licenses:

• High School Education required.  Some college or a college degree is preferred.

Required Experience:

• 5 years of professional experience in Transportation Engineering.

• Proficient in MicroStation and Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD)

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of programs
• Knowledge of Microsoft Project scheduling software is a plus.
• Ability to work on several projects concurrently.
• Ability to efficiently utilize time in executing assigned tasks accurately, on schedule, and within budget.
• Strong analytical, conceptual, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively interface with all levels of personnel and management.
• Ability to work and thrive in a team environment and build strong relationships.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to self-motivate and work productively without supervision.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships