Project Coordinator

It's more than a job. It's a passion.

Doka is one of the world's leading companies for developing, manufacturing and distributing formwork solutions for use in all fields of the construction sector.  The Doka Group is a company of the Umdasch Group and employs more than 7,000 people in over 70 countries.

#MoreThanFormwork

Doka USA is looking for a Project Coordinator to support our KAPS (Key Accounts & Project Sales) team based out of our Channahon, IL location. The Project Coordinator bears the operational responsibility for performance of the project. In particular, this means the achievement of objectives defined in the project assignment and of the specifications relating to scope of work, resources, deadlines, costs monitoring and close-out. Furthermore, strong attention to detail, direction, teambuilding, team development and team management are essential for success in this role. The Project Coordinator will report into our Head of Project Management for the KAPS team.

Responsibilities:

• Implementation of project objectives and delivery of agreed project results within the scope, time frame and budget
• Application of project management methods and processes according to the Doka project management standard
• Establish and sustain effective working relationships with the customer, jobsite personnel and internal departments to support the customer in creating and implementing effective formwork solutions as head of the project team.
• Creating project agreement within project team
• Preparation of project calculation with DokaCalc for customer projects
• Implementation of the project in accordance to the Doka standard, project planning, controlling, close down (tasks, deadlines, resources, budget, risks,etc.)
• Work package distribution, execution and approval within the project team
• Maintenance of the interfaces with other projects, customers, jobsite personnel, departments, organizations, authorities
• Project communication, information, marketing
• Prepares status reports and controlling meetings
• Timely communication of relevant project data to the Head of Project Management for the implementation of multi-project management
• Regularly updates the project schedules and monitors project costs vs project calculation.
• Know-how transfer in the company
• Signature of all documents within the agreed signature rules between project owner and project manager
• Active contract, risk, claim and risk management.
• Motivates team to ensure team and company objectives are met.

Other Responsibilities/Peripheral Functions:

• Determine the required resources and seeks the approval from the responsible line managers.
• Documenting and assessing the amended requests as well as having their effects approved chronologically, in terms of content and costs (extra costs, additional resource requirement etc.) prior to execution.
• Ensures safe working practices and a safe working environment.
• Other duties/projects as assigned, such as participating in company committees/teams.

• Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in engineering (civil or structural), construction management or project management preferred.
• 2+ years of related experience in project management preferred.
• Able to schedule projects to meet deadlines.
• Excellent technical knowledge with experience in project management.
• Experienced in project management software and computer applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication skills including an excellent command of English (speaking, reading, writing).
• Qualitative abilities including strong analytical skills and effective problem solving skills.
• Willing and able to learn new products, concepts and techniques.
• Organized team player with strong leadership skills and excellent time management skills. Able to work in a deadline driven, fast-paced environment.
• General understanding of U.S. regulations, local and national codes, legislation and trends impacting the formwork industry.

Doka offers terrific career opportunities, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account, company paid life insurance, supplemental voluntary term life insurance, 401k retirement plan (Roth and Non-Roth), short-term disability, AFLAC policies, paid time off (sick/personal, vacation, floating holiday and company paid holidays) and an exciting opportunity to join as a member of Doka's team.

If working with some of the most impressive construction projects in the US and joining an industry leader excites you, please submit your resume by clicking below. Visit us on-line at www.dokausa.com for additional information on Doka USA, Ltd.

Doka USA, Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you are interested and have a strong competitive drive, positive attitude, a desire to learn and grow from your experiences, then this is your opportunity to make an immediate difference.

Please submit your resume and apply now.

External candidates must be authorized to work for any employer in the USA.