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dbHMS

Project Coordinator

Chicago, IL · On-site

$42K - $55K/yr

Position Overview Project Coordinators assist Project Managers and Commissioning (Cx) Leadership in the execution of their projects. Project Coordinators are responsible for facilitating ...

Cushman & Wakefield

Project Manager

Chicago, IL

... * Assist in the selection, contracting process and oversight of consultants and construction teams as necessary for each project * Review requisitions, change orders and other invoices associated ...

Cushman & Wakefield

Project Manager (BMS)

Chicago, IL · On-site

$117K/yr

... Assist in the selection, contracting process and oversight of consultants and construction teams as necessary for each project Review requisitions, change orders and other invoices associated with ...

Cushman & Wakefield

Project Manager (BMS)

Chicago, IL · On-site

$117K/yr

... Assist in the selection, contracting process and oversight of consultants and construction teams as necessary for each project Review requisitions, change orders and other invoices associated with ...

Cushman & Wakefield

Project Manager (BMS)

Chicago, IL

$117K/yr

... Assist in the selection, contracting process and oversight of consultants and construction teams as necessary for each project Review requisitions, change orders and other invoices associated with ...

Cushman & Wakefield

Project Manager (BMS)

Chicago, IL · On-site

$117K/yr

... Assist in the selection, contracting process and oversight of consultants and construction teams as necessary for each project Review requisitions, change orders and other invoices associated with ...

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As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend project assistant in Chicago, IL is $22.19, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.84 and $25.00 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Weekend Project Assistants are support staff who help with various tasks related to ongoing projects, typically during weekends. Their responsibilities can include organizing materials, setting up and cleaning workspaces, assisting project managers, coordinating schedules, and providing administrative support. This role is important for ensuring that projects run smoothly outside of regular business hours, allowing teams to meet deadlines and maintain productivity. Weekend Project Assistants are commonly found in industries such as events, construction, research, and community organizations.

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As a Weekend Project Assistant, you’ll often help coordinate project tasks, manage schedules, and ensure that team members have the resources they need to stay on track during weekend shifts. You might be responsible for updating project documentation, communicating progress to supervisors, and troubleshooting minor issues as they arise. Your support is crucial in keeping weekend operations running smoothly and ensuring that project milestones are met on time.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a weekend project assistant?

To thrive as a Weekend Project Assistant, you generally need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and basic project management knowledge, often supported by a high school diploma or some college coursework. Familiarity with productivity tools like Microsoft Office, project management software (such as Trello or Asana), and communication platforms is typically required. Excellent time management, adaptability, and effective communication skills help you coordinate tasks and support team members efficiently during limited weekend hours. These abilities ensure smooth project execution, timely completion of tasks, and reliable support for teams working outside standard business hours.

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Project Coordinator

dbHMS

Chicago, IL • On-site

$42K - $55K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description

Project Coordinator
Firm Overview
Do more than just build! At dbHMS, we are a collection of doers and thinkers. We combine our passion for engineering with our client's vision to realize successful construction projects in our community and worldwide. Together with our clients, we are dedicated to leaving a legacy of stewardship and innovation through our impact on the built environment. Our staff of talented individuals and unique characters are united in their dedication to deliver high-performance, efficient, and sustainable buildings worldwide.
Our Commissioning Studio team, in our Chicago office, is seeking a Project Coordinator. This role supports the Studio's leadership and Project Managers in the execution of their responsibilities as client managers, team managers, and representatives of the firm.
Our dynamic work environment provides the perfect opportunity to advance your career while developing and fine-tuning your skills along with offering a supportive office culture, diverse workforce, flexible work schedules, and regular social events. At dbHMS, you will find everything you need for an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career.
dbHMS is committed to a diverse workforce and to providing a safe, accessible workplace. Most duties will be performed in an office environment. dbHMS currently operates with both hybrid and remote-only work policies. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and the work typically requires the use of hands to type and the ability to talk and hear. The typical week consists of five, eight-hour shifts.
dbHMS offers a competitive benefits package* that includes:
  • 401(k)
  • Insurance - Health, Dental, Vision and Life
  • Paid Time Off
  • Professional Trade Organization Due Re-Imbursement

*Waiting period may apply.
Position Overview
Project Coordinators assist Project Managers and Commissioning (Cx) Leadership in the execution of their projects. Project Coordinators are responsible for facilitating communication with clients about project logistics and documentation, as well as facilitating communication with the internal dbHMS team. Additional responsibilities include assisting leadership on initiatives that promote team development and the firm's growth.
This position is client facing, and the candidate is expected to be comfortable representing the company to external clients and other industry professionals, which is paramount in the execution of our work.
Essential Job Functions
  • Project Coordination
    • Administer project deadlines, internal milestones, and deliverable requirements using various project management software applications (i.e. Wrike, Procore, Autodesk).
    • Assist with new project setup including team communication, project folder setup, and project documentation organization.
    • Coordinate and schedule internal and external meetings.
    • Maintain current project logs for open action items.
    • Take notes and assemble draft meeting minutes for review by Project Manager.
    • Facilitate transfer of deliverables to client by the established deadline.
    • Track client requests to help the project team respond in a timely manner.
    • Manage project documentation and maintain an organized file structure for each project.
    • Assist with proposals and contracts.
    • Assist the Project Manager in monitoring the financial health of their projects.
  • Construction Administration
    • Assist with tracking construction administration correspondence including submittals, RFI's, and change orders.
    • Proactively facilitates communication with Project Manager, internal team, and client to ensure open construction issues are resolved in a timely manner.
    • Coordinate workflow throughout all project stages.
    • Maintain project construction schedules and update accordingly.
  • Skills and Qualities
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    • Demonstrate strong organizational skills and ability to keep track of various items with awareness of their level of importance and priority.
    • Proficient Project Coordinators have an intuitive understanding of how to move projects forward based on the deliverable, client's expectations, composition of the team, and the individual Project Manager.
    • Proactively informs the Project Manager of items requiring their attention and intervention based on the circumstances. Demonstrates awareness and ability to discern project needs.
    • Demonstrates confidence in managing up, willingness to learn, and resilience by taking feedback in stride.
    • Strong work ethic with the ability to work in a team environment and independently.
  • Additional Administrative Initiatives
    • Assist with firm initiatives and improvements under supervision of Cx leadership.

Requirements
  • Minimum Education: Associates degree in an Administrative, Architectural or Design related field. Some Higher Education will be considered if candidate demonstrates a strong commitment to the position.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office; particularly Outlook, Word and Excel. Candidate may be required to take a proficiency test.

Additional Preferred Qualifications
  • Knowledge of the A/E/C field is desired.
  • Customer service experience is desired.

Personal Qualities, Other Skills/Abilities
  • Highly organized working style.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Motivated self-starter and fast learner.

Pay Range: $42,000 - $55,000 per year
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About dbHMS

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Industry

Engineering professional services

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Chicago, IL, US

Year founded

2002

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