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U.S. Engineering

Builds and maintains mechanical building systems

Project Coordinator

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026Deadline 10/30/26
$24.35 - $34/hr+ Year-end performance-based bonus
Junior
Kansas City, MO, USA
In PersonOccasional, infrequent local travel may be required; work may occasionally be located in a remote project trailer.
Project & Program ManagementProject Management

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • At least two years of administrative support or clerical experience is required.
  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, is required.
  • Accuracy with data entry using an accounting system is required.
  • Ability to adapt to shifting priorities is required.
  • Ability to develop and foster effective professional relationships internally and externally is required.
  • Time-management skills and the ability to meet project deadlines are required.
Responsibilities
  • Assist Project Managers with clerical and administrative functions across project phases, from procurement through job closeout.
  • Create, maintain, and control project documentation, and coordinate its distribution to internal and external parties according to company procedures.
  • Write, edit, or transcribe correspondence and project documents, including letters, inquiry packages, change orders, purchase orders, and subcontract agreements.
  • Monitor and document project status and information for current, bidding, and targeted projects using the company intranet operations portal, accounting system, or other tracking mechanisms.
  • Maintain organized project-document filing systems and keep the operations portal current.
  • Communicate with internal and external project participants, including project team members, owners, general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors; respond to inquiries and exchange information to support project administration.
  • Use the company accounting system to enter or update project data and other pertinent information.
  • Participate in or coordinate special assignments related to project administration to improve operational efficiency.
  • Provide reception support and other administrative assistance as needed.
  • Set up and manage Procore and Bluebeam sessions.
  • Keep contract documentation, including requests for information, submittals, and drawings, organized and current in Procore.
  • Assist with submittal procurement and product procurement and tracking.
  • Facilitate vendor requests for proposals.
  • Track work breakdown structures and work packs.
  • Build and maintain internal and external relationships.
Desired Qualifications
  • Business school or general business administration coursework may be beneficial.
  • Experience in construction-industry project administration is highly preferred.
  • General knowledge of the construction industry and construction documents is preferred.

About the company

U.S. Engineering builds and maintains heating, cooling, plumbing and other mechanical systems for commercial and institutional facilities. Its businesses handle construction and renovations, with teams that plan systems, install equipment and keep buildings operating after handoff. Metalworks manufactures piping and sheet metal assemblies away from the job site, while Innovations coordinates projects around prefabricated systems. The group works for building owners and contractors through construction projects, fabrication orders and service agreements. Its U.S. operating roots date to 1893, and U.S. Engineering Holdings is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Kansas City, MO

Founded

1893

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What believers are saying

  • Skills development has several routes: U.S. Engineering advertises field training, mentorship, leadership development and continuing education.
  • Education savings receive employer support: U.S. Engineering advertises contributions to 529 education savings plans.
  • Manufacturing capacity expanded: September 2026 Metalworks opened a Lawrence facility and projected 30 additional positions during its first year.

What critics are saying

  • Project leaders own cost control: Innovations' Senior Project Manager forecasts profitability monthly and adjusts execution plans.
  • Routine site travel limits flexibility: Innovations' Senior Project Manager position requires daily driving to projects.
  • Manufacturing involves physical work: Metalworks' Lawrence Production Associate listing specifies ladder climbing, kneeling and lifting.

What makes U.S. Engineering unique

  • Metalworks reaches distant projects: it reports product deliveries to 48 states, including Hawaii.
  • Production visibility spans the order: Metalworks connects quoting, manufacturing tracking, quality checks and delivery through proprietary technology.
  • Clean fabrication has a dedicated environment: Johnstown uses a cleanroom certified to the ISO 5 cleanliness standard.

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