Job Description
KWC Engineers is a professional services firm providing Civil Engineering, Planning, Surveying, and other engineering construction services to clients across Southern California. The Project Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting the engineering department by ensuring compliance, streamlining communication, and maintaining project efficiency for land development projects.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate project activities and track progress to ensure timely completion
- Update reports to public agencies as required
- Assist in updating project schedules to forecast workforce needs and support the entire project process from initiation to completion
- Review and ensure timely submission of expense and mileage reports
- Follow up on necessary edits and discrepancies
- Manage and organize project documents, including drawings, specifications, reports, and other materials
- Ensure proper uploading and version control on the server
- Engage with clients, assist in seeking new contracts and maintain relationships with both public and private sector clients
- Draft and send due diligence memos to brokers as needed
- Assist in preparing and submitting permit applications while tracking approvals and agency comments
- Schedule and coordinate project meetings, prepare agendas, and document meeting minutes
- Follow up on action items as needed
- Support teams by reviewing project deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with requirements
- Provide general administrative assistance to project managers and engineering teams, including handling correspondence, data entry, and file management
- Assist with additional tasks as required to support project success
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, business administration, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with clients, agencies, and internal teams
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and project management software
- Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bluebeam, GIS, and permitting processes
- Ability to work independently while fostering effective team collaboration
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail
- Experience with document control, reporting, and compliance tracking in engineering projects
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid health coverage for employees
- Vision
- Dental
- A 401(k) plan
- Paid holidays
- Competitive PTO
- Flexible, hybrid work schedule
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