Project Coordinator, Construction

We are seeking someone with experience in construction management, architecture, or related-engineering to assist with the formulation, implementation, and administration of a variety of construction-related projects and facility contracts.

What you’ll be doing:

• Support facilities and construction projects from planning through completion, ensuring timelines, budgets, and deliverables stay on track.


• Prepare project documentation, including RFPs, contracts, grants, and status reports.


• Oversee and manage project budgets and invoices.


• Research, evaluate, and recommend vendors and contractors through competitive procurement and proposal review processes.


• Coordinate meetings, site visits, and project schedules while serving as a liaison between staff, contractors, and partners.


• Conduct site inspections, attend project meetings, and assist with punch-list reviews to ensure quality and project compliance.


• Review design and construction drawings.


• Update CAD files and related design documentation.


• Support the Master Contract and Purchasing Program by tracking vendor performance, reviewing billing, resolving issues, and maintaining strong vendor relationships.

What you need to succeed:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in architecture, real estate, engineering, construction management, or three years of relevant work experience.


• Experience: Experience reviewing and analyzing construction documents such as plans, specifications and contracts is required.


• Software: Skill and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially using excel spreadsheets for project budgeting and tracking. Experience using CAD applications or design software is preferred (e.g., AutoCAD, InDesign, Illustrator).


• Time Management: Strong multi-tasker with the ability to shift directions as needed within short time frames. Must be an organized self-starter who can work independently with limited supervision and understand when to request guidance.


• Soft Skills: Excellent attention to detail with strong interpersonal, organizational, and written and oral communication skills.


• License: Valid driver’s license is required. Access to a car for site visits is preferred.

What you’ll love about us:

At JUF, you can be part of one of the largest non-profit social welfare institutions in Illinois. We provide food, refuge, healthcare, education, emergency assistance, and essential services to 500,000 Chicagoans of all faiths and millions of Jews around the world. We take pride in our mission and in having a work culture that fosters a sense of belonging and feels rewarding, supportive, and inclusive. We offer generous benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) match, professional training, tuition reimbursement, paid family leave, 22 days of paid time off, 11 sick days, and up to 21 paid holidays. The salary range for this role is $58,000-$72,000 depending on experience.

Our Hybrid Schedule:

We have a hybrid work policy to allow staff the flexibility to work from home / remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Tuesdays-Thursdays, the standard work location is 30 South Wells Street in Chicago, and staff are expected to work in person. We have a 36.5 hour work week, not a 40 hour work week. Our work hours are 8:30am-5pm Monday-Thursday and 8:30am-4pm Friday with a daily 1 hour lunch break.