Preconstruction Coordinator - New Orleans, United States - Gibbs Construction

Description

Job Description

Gibbs Construction is seeking a Preconstruction Coordinator to join our team We are looking for team players that are dedicated, organized and effective.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Team Gibbs is a fun and dynamic group that aims to always do the right thing. We seek alignment with our industry partners through curiosity and clear communication. We are energetic and highly productive though a balanced approach to managing our time. Our sense of curiosity leads to continuous learning. Our team of builders have diverse backgrounds and are supported by great resources. We are committed to providing the tools, knowledge, and feedback to ensure that each employee develops as an individual and as a member of the organization.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Preconstruction Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the estimating functions of the preconstruction department under the direction of the Director of Preconstruction and senior estimating staff. He or she is responsible for interfacing with subcontractors, suppliers and A/E firms in a professional manner. Establishes and maintains documents for estimating department. Distributes and tracks construction documents for bids. Informs subcontractors of upcoming bids, bid dates, and addenda. Understands subcontractor scopes of work along with project drawings and specifications as they relate to divisions of work. Needs to be proactive, highly organized, able to multi-task, detail oriented, and display professional behavior in all communications to clients and staff. Motivated and enthusiastic to always collaborate and demonstrates the ability to be flexible yet be able to meet changing deadlines without disruption.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Organized and thoughtful planning – finds planning the work and working the plan essential.
• Clear communication: carefully listens and effectively communicates through written, verbal, and non-verbal means.
• Collaborative problem solving – effectively communicates to bring teams together to solve challenges.
• Dynamic interpersonal skills – able to establish cooperative and collaborative relationships with all project stakeholders.
• Curiosity to learn – always seeking to understand both the what and the why in a way that creates portable knowledge applicable to various situations.
• Technological competency: proficient in the use of current technology, has desire and ability to understand and utilize new technologies.
• Personify Gibbs' core values: dignity, integrity, leadership, and service.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Four-year degree preferred
• Knowledge of construction industry preferred
  

Computer Skills

• Basic personal computer and e-mail skills
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Knowledge of Bluebeam Revu (PDF editor) and bid management software preferred
• Experience managing databases preferred
  

Gibbs Construction is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.