Description

Project Coordinator - Construction

About Liberal Construction

Liberal Construction was established in 2010 and implements U.S. Government-funded projects in the Middle East and Africa. Today, Liberal is a global organization headquartered in the U.S., providing design/build (D/B) and design/bid/build (D/B/B) services for U.S. Government and private-sector customers.

Description

The Project Coordinator - Construction supports day-to-day project delivery by tracking schedules, budgets, and documentation; coordinating among design, procurement, site, and commercial teams; and helping to remove roadblocks so work proceeds safely, on quality, and on time. The role is highly organized, document-driven, and requires strong communication and planning skills with hands-on use of Primavera P6 or MS Project and Excel/PowerPoint.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Planning & Controls
  • Maintain and update project schedules (Primavera P6 or MS Project), look-aheads, and milestone trackers in coordination with the planning team.
  • Track budgets, committed costs, variations, and forecasts in line with project controls procedures; prepare monthly cost/status dashboards.
• Document Control & Reporting
  • Log, route, and track RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, method statements, and change orders; follow up for timely responses and closeout.
  • Compile concise progress dashboards, weekly reports, and client-facing status updates with KPIs, risks, and mitigation actions.
• Cross-Functional Coordination
  • Coordinate daily with design, procurement, site supervision, and commercial/contracts teams to clear technical and supply-chain issues.
  • Support tender analysis, PO/contract administration, and risk-register maintenance; document decisions and action owners.
• Meetings & Communication
  • Prepare agendas, capture minutes and action logs for internal and client meetings; track action closure.
  • Interface professionally with consultants, subcontractors, vendors, and client representatives.
• HSE & Quality Support
  • Champion strict HSE and quality standards on site by communicating requirements, ensuring permits/docs are in place, and escalating issues promptly (note: this is a coordination role-not a QC inspector position).
• Closeout
  • Assist with handover documentation, as-builts coordination, O&M collation, and punchlist tracking to achieve timely closeout.

Education & Experience

• Master's/PGP in CM, REUIM, QS/Contracts (or equivalent).
• 0-3 years of exposure to construction projects (internships count).
• Working knowledge of Primavera P6 or MS Project (at least one is required).
• Strong Excel & PowerPoint skills for logs, dashboards, and presentations.
• Clear English communication, analytical mindset, and high attention to detail.

Nice to Have

• Master's/PGP from NICMAR in CM, REUIM, QS/Contracts (or equivalent).

What's on Offer

• Tax-free Bahrain salary with annual flights, medical cover, and performance bonus.
• Relocation package: visa processing, airfare, and initial accommodation.
• Fast-track career growth under seasoned project leaders.

Additional Details

• Start Date: ASAP
• Travel: Occasional travel within the GCC/AFRICA may be required.

How to Apply

Please submit your application via BambooHR, including your CV and a brief cover note highlighting:

1. Primavera P6 or MS Project proficiency,
2. Experience with RFIs/submittals/change orders, and
3. Any exposure to budgeting or cost tracking.