Operations Coordinator-Heavy Civil
Kimmel Associates
Los Angeles
Posted October 9, 2026
Description
<h3>About the Company</h3><br /><p>Our client is a growing construction services company serving the <b>heavy civil and public works markets</b>, with a focus on quality field execution, equipment utilization, customer service, and operational efficiency.</p><br /><h3>About the Position</h3><br /><p>The Operations Coordinator will manage daily coordination between <b>management, project teams, field personnel, customers, subcontractors, vendors, and equipment service providers</b>.</p><br /><p>This is an operations-focused role—not a traditional administrative or dispatcher position. The coordinator will oversee scheduling, personnel, equipment, maintenance, subcontractors, customer needs, and project documentation.</p><br /><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><br /><ul><br /><li>Coordinate daily crews, equipment, trucks, subcontractors, and project schedules.</li><br /><li>Ensure personnel and equipment are available and properly assigned.</li><br /><li>Adjust schedules as project conditions and customer needs change.</li><br /><li>Identify potential scheduling conflicts, equipment shortages, and operational issues.</li><br /><li>Manage equipment maintenance, repairs, inspections, and preventive-maintenance schedules.</li><br /><li>Coordinate with mechanics, dealerships, vendors, and equipment service providers.</li><br /><li>Track equipment availability, downtime, repairs, and maintenance history.</li><br /><li>Serve as a key operational contact for customers and project teams.</li><br /><li>Coordinate subcontractors, equipment rentals, vendors, and outside resources.</li><br /><li>Maintain project schedules, work orders, tickets, and operational documentation.</li><br /><li>Assist with billing, project closeout, and required project documentation.</li><br /></ul><br /><h3>Requirements</h3><br /><ul><br /><li><b>5+ years of experience</b> in construction operations, project coordination, fleet/equipment management, or a similar role.</li><br /><li>Heavy civil, public works, general contracting, equipment rental, or related industry experience preferred.</li><br /><li>Experience coordinating multiple projects, crews, customers, subcontractors, and equipment.</li><br /><li>Knowledge of construction or heavy equipment and equipment maintenance.</li><br /><li>Strong scheduling, organizational, communication, and follow-through skills.</li><br /><li>Ability to solve problems independently and adjust priorities quickly.</li><br /><li>Comfortable working directly with field personnel, customers, mechanics, vendors, and subcontractors.</li><br /><li>Proficiency with <b>Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and related software</b>.</li><br /></ul><br /><h3>Ideal Candidate</h3><br /><p>The ideal candidate is a <b>proactive operations professional</b>, not an order taker. They should be comfortable taking a customer or project request, determining the resources needed, coordinating personnel and equipment, monitoring execution, resolving issues, and ensuring the job is properly documented.</p><br /><h3>Benefits</h3><br /><ul><br /><li><b>Highly competitive executive compensation package ($100,000-$125,000)</b></li><br /><li>Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance</li><br /><li>401(k) retirement plan with company contributions</li><br /><li>Paid vacation, holidays, and personal time off</li><br /><li>Professional development, executive leadership training, and advancement opportunities</li><br /></ul><br />#J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Overview
Location
Los Angeles
Job Type
full time
Date Posted
October 9, 2026