Special Projects Coordinator

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. Coordinate assigned planned and unplanned capital construction, maintenance, disaster relief, and environmental health & safety projects by creating and managing scope and monitoring vendor performance .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $60,000 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project coordination and management, particularly in commercial construction, with a strong focus on vendor relationship management and customer service. Proficient in utilizing project management tools and maintaining effective communication with stakeholders.

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Project CoordinationCommercial Construction EstimatingVendor Relationship ManagementCustomer ServiceMicrosoft Office Suite

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementCommercial ConstructionProject AdministrationEstimatingProcess OrientationProblem SolvingPrioritizationAnalysis

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationTeamworkNegotiationOrganizational Awareness

Tools & Technologies

PMWEBMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Outlook

Industry Keywords

Capital ConstructionEnvironmental Health & SafetyClient StakeholdersVendor PerformanceRetail Branches

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate assigned planned and unplanned capital construction, maintenance, disaster relief, and environmental health & safety projects by creating and managing scope and monitoring vendor performance
Maintain detailed project knowledge for corporate reporting and internal and client communication
Serve as the primary communication point for client stakeholders by phone, electronically, and in person
Build and grow a regional project vendor base
Partner with internal team members to onboard vendors and monitor vendor scoring
Partner with operations teams on communication and issue resolution
Prevent and resolve escalated vendor and client issues through proactive relationship management
Ensure quality control of vendor relationships and processes; investigate complaints and maintain high customer service levels
Understand client objectives, challenges, and needs through communication with corporate and regional teams
Foster a positive team environment
Ensure confidentiality of internal and external data
Perform ad-hoc projects and other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a relevant area of study or relevant experience
2+ years of project coordination/management experience, preferably in commercial retail branches of banks or retail stores
Experience and knowledge of Commercial Construction estimating, means and methods, accounting, project administration, and a thorough understanding of industry practices
Ability to dissect full projects into individual components to ensure prioritization and timely completion
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook preferred
Experience with one project management tool and PMWEB
Advanced customer service, verbal communication, teamwork, learning agility, analysis, problem solving, process orientation, and prioritization skills
Proficient written communication, relationship management, negotiation, and organizational awareness skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability options
401K retirement savings plan
Paid vacation, federal and floating holidays
Maternity/Paternity Pay
Career advancement opportunities
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