Assistant Project Coordinator
Location: Scottdale / Decatur, GA Area
(100% Onsite)
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Target Salary: $55,000 / year ($25.00 – $30.00/hour)
Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented, career-minded
Assistant Project Coordinator to join our growing Engineering Department. Working as a premier heavy structural steel fabricator specializing in large commercial construction projects, our organization offers a strong, family-oriented culture backed by exceptional employee tenure.
In this newly created role, you will work hand-in-hand with Project Engineers and Senior Project Engineers to support essential project documentation, submittals, drawing releases, fabrication packages, and scheduling. This is an ideal entry-to-early-career opportunity for a candidate with a background in drafting, construction management, or civil engineering technology who is eager to build a long-term career path toward Project Engineering.
Key Responsibilities
- Engineering & Fabrication Support: Assist Project Engineers in organizing and assembling complete fabrication packages and drawing releases for the shop floor.
- Blueprint & Drawing Review: Interpret and review structural steel blueprints, shop drawings, and construction documents to support project execution.
- Project Documentation: Track, document, and manage Requests for Information (RFIs), submittals, design revisions, and change updates.
- Schedule Coordination: Help track project timelines, material status, and deliverables to ensure fabrication and delivery schedules stay on track.
- Cross-Department Communication: Serve as an administrative and operational liaison between internal engineering, detailing, detailing support, and production teams.
Qualifications & Core Requirements
Must-Haves:
- Blueprint Reading: Ability to confidently read and interpret blueprints, structural steel drawings, and construction plans.
- Educational or Hands-On Technical Foundation: Formal education or direct experience in Drafting, Construction Management, Civil Engineering Technology, or Structural Detailing Support.
- Long-Term Growth Mindset: A career-oriented professional looking to plant roots and grow within a stable organization.
- Organizational Skills: Exceptional detail orientation, file management, and tracking abilities.
- Workplace Presence: Ability to work 100% onsite in the Scottdale/Decatur, GA facility.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Degree or certificate from an accredited Drafting, Construction Management, or Engineering Technology program (e.g., Gwinnett Tech, Georgia Tech, or equivalent).
- Previous experience in commercial construction, structural steel fabrication, or construction administration.
- Familiarity with CAD/Drafting software or structural detailing workflows.
What We Offer
- Competitive starting compensation ($25.00 – $30.00/hour / ~$55,000 base salary).
- A clear career path with mentorship from Senior Project Engineers to help you transition into Project Management and Engineering.
- A stable, family-oriented work culture with a track record of multi-decade employee retention.
- Comprehensive full-time benefits package.
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