Burk Construction & Development, LLC · 18 hours ago
Project Coordinator for Scheduling and Estimating
New Orleans, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid LevelBurk Construction & Development, LLC is seeking a Project Coordinator for Scheduling and Estimating to support construction operations. This role focuses on scheduling, estimating, and permit management to ensure efficient project execution and enhance operational efficiency.
Construction
Hiring Manager
Billy Burk
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain project schedules using construction scheduling software
Monitor progress, update timelines, and report on start/completion status
Prepare project binders (checklists, proposal, design selections, permits, jobsite rules) for field teams
Produce monthly investor reports summarizing progress, milestones, and anticipated timelines
Identify schedule conflicts, delays, and bottlenecks, and recommend corrective actions
Review plans and specifications to perform accurate digital quantity takeoffs
Assist with conceptual, schematic, and final budget development
Populate labor/material pricing using historical data and current vendor quotes
Distribute bid invitations, manage RFI/clarification flow, and track subcontractor participation
Organize bids, produce comparison tabs, and assemble complete, compliant bid packages
Support value engineering by gathering alternates, evaluating options, and updating estimates
Maintain cost history, unit pricing, bid logs, vendor lists, and other estimating databases
Identify required permit types based on project scope and jurisdiction
Gather drawings, certifications, and documentation for permit submittals
Prepare and submit applications through municipal portals or in person
Track review progress, respond to comments, and coordinate revisions with design teams
Communicate directly with authorities to resolve delays or clarify project details
Retrieve, distribute, and ensure proper posting of approved permits
Manage fee payments, receipts, and organized permitting records
Streamline scheduling workflows and develop repeatable processes that reduce project delays
Strengthen the consistency and clarity of investor reporting and project documentation
Build robust historical databases for pricing, schedules, subcontractor performance, and permitting timelines
Improve subcontractor bidding efficiency and pricing competitiveness
Advance value engineering strategy to expand cost-saving solutions
Establish predictable, organized permitting systems across all jurisdictions
Enhance coordination among estimating, scheduling, design, field operations, and permitting agencies
Qualification
Required
Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets for bid tabs, cost models, and tracking logs
Experience with digital takeoff software (PlanSwift, Bluebeam Revu, etc.)
Familiarity with project management platforms (JobTread)
Knowledge of scheduling methods and software required
Ability to create and manage construction schedules and report regularly
Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings/specifications
Experience conducting quantity takeoffs
Skilled in organizing subcontractor bids and compiling bid packages
Competence in tracking and integrating value-engineering options
Ability to research jurisdictional requirements and prepare compliant applications
Skilled in communicating with authority reviewers and resolving comments
Strong tracking, organization, and documentation habits
Excellent communication and organization
High attention to detail and accuracy
Professional interaction with subcontractors, permitting agencies, investors, and project stakeholders
Ability to maintain and improve historical cost, schedule, and permit databases
Preferred
PMI/PSP Certification preferred
Company
Burk Construction & Development, LLC
We provide the New Orleans, Old Metairie, and surrounding areas with unrivaled luxury construction, management, and real estate development services.
Founded in 2000
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Billy Burk
Chief Executive Officer
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