Construction Project Coordinator

Cowen Construction, a fourth-generation Oklahoma Construction Company established in 1896, is recruiting for a limited number of qualified Construction Project Coordinators.

All Cowen employees are committed to our client satisfaction and to supporting each other in our endeavor to exceed our client expectations. Project types include commercial mid-rise, retail, mixed-use, medical, hospitality, and multi-family. We are looking for a proactive take charge building professional who takes pride in delivering excellence.

Some of the specific core responsibilities include:

• Work with their assigned Building Team in communicating at the highest level with clients, architects, engineers, design partners, subcontractors, trades, and internal staff.
• Assists Project Manager with coordination of commercial projects ensuring non-compromised quality, schedule management, safety, and budget control.
• Coordinates and Reviews the shop drawings and submittals
• Interfaces with the Architect’s Representative on shop drawings and submittals
• Establishes and follows up on delivery dates for long lead time items and expediting material orders
• Responsible for the creation of Operation and Maintenance Manuals for equipment to be turned over to the Owner at project end and review of as-built drawings.
• As applicable, the ability to manage multiple projects at various locations concurrently.
• Manages and sets client expectations and professionally addresses concerns or issue escalation.
• Assist estimating department in bidding process and accepting handoff of awarded projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, organized with strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and other documents
• Work with others as a team player
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Solid communication skills.
• Results-driven, with the ability to effectively manage and follow up on multiple priorities.
• Computer skills, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to work with construction management software
• Education:  Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or equivalent preferred