Project Coordinator II at Kier + Wright in Santa Clara, CA | Kablio

Role

Description

budget tracking

project tracking

agency submittals

jurisdiction research

meeting coordination

mentoring

Track project performance to meet budgetary objectives
Prepare essential written correspondence such as letter proposals, change orders, agency response letters, meeting agendas and minutes, technical memos and reports, and emails
Schedule meetings and all aspects of set up for presentations and meals if needed..
Collaborate with all internal departments such as accounting AR and Marketing with RFPs/RFQs and Business Development
Maintain project tracking tools, such as revenue goals and progress
Coordinate and research project related jurisdictions for things like fees, applications, and submittal requirements.
Mentor and train entry-level PAs
Provide support for multiple project managers on several projects concurrently to keep workflow on track
Coordinate all aspects of agency submittals and responses
Follow key deadlines and communicate clearly with Project Team the critical path items,

Requirements

pmp certification

bachelor's degree

smartsheet

ms project

2-5 years

project management

General knowledge of computers, Microsoft office, Adobe, Internet, Bluebeam, etc.
Experience with process improvement and PMP Certification a plus.
Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field, or a minimum of 2 years of equivalent experience.
Strategic, analytical skills and “out of box” thinking.
Ability to represent the company and interact well in various business and social settings with all types of people in a mature and professional manner.
Ability to work independently while supporting multiple PMs and teams.
Experience with SmartSheet software's collaboration, MS Project and/or other similar time management tools
Familiarity with project budgets, WIPs, and cost control principles.
2-5 years’ experience as a lead project coordinator or assistant project manager position with both project and team management.
Experience with engineering, real estate development or construction services firms is preferred.
Development skills in in Project Management, Employee Management, and Client Management.
Experience building and maintaining relationships with PM’s, Staff, Clients, Agencies, etc.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1,800-acre park

Cordes Ranch Industrial Park

A large-scale industrial park designed by the firm.

43rd ranked workplace

Bay-Area Top Workplaces

Recognized as a top workplace in the Bay Area among similar-sized organizations.

ENR Top Firm

2025 West Top Design Firms

Named among the top design firms in the West by ENR in 2025.

Founded in 1972 by Dick Kier and Jim Wright, the firm began as a modest Bay Area civil engineering practice.
Over five decades, it grew regionally—expanding into Pleasanton, Ventura (now Camarillo), Manteca, Sacramento, Irvine, Gilroy—and nearly doubled staff between 2010–2018.
It has designed major land-use and public infrastructure, including corporate campuses for Apple, NVIDIA, and Facebook.
Services cover civil engineering, surveying, construction staking, land development, renewable energy, and water resources.
The firm targets sustainable, cost-effective design, including LEED-Gold/Platinum projects.
K+W maintains a client-centric, solutions-driven approach, often working with clients and projects spanning decades.
Its portfolio now includes industrial parks, transit-oriented residential, high-rise apartments, solar fields, and urban tech offices.

Culture + Values

Limiting the environmental impact of local construction projects through sustainable design contributions
Taking a bigger‑picture design approach by balancing client aesthetics, regulatory goals, budgets, long‑term maintenance and agency preferences
Providing engineering solutions that help clients improve the water quality of the communities surrounding their projects
Supporting full‑lifespan renewable energy developments—from feasibility through construction—for solar power plants
Offering a wide range of sustainable civil engineering services: stormwater quality control, retention, pervious pavement, erosion control, green roofs, recycled water systems, LEED support and calculations

Environment + Sustainability

50% reduction

Carbon emissions intensity since 2014

The company has successfully reduced its carbon emissions intensity by 50% since 2014, demonstrating a significant commitment to lowering operational environmental impact.

Net zero by 2045

Target for carbon neutrality

Aiming to achieve net zero carbon across its operations and supply chain by 2045, including offsets, the company is actively working toward minimizing its environmental footprint.

90% CO₂ savings

From hydrotreated vegetable oil fuel

The company's use of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) fuel on construction sites has achieved up to 90% reductions in CO₂ emissions, contributing to cleaner air and a greener operation.

Elimination by 2035

Avoidable waste target

The company aims to eliminate avoidable waste by 2035, showcasing its dedication to resource efficiency and sustainable practices.

Earned UN-backed Science-Based Targets initiative validation for net zero (Scopes 1–3) by 2045
PAS 2080 certification for infrastructure carbon management in Infrastructure Services and Construction
Delivered sustainable projects achieving LEED certification, including Platinum, and implemented green roofs, rainwater harvesting, recycled/greywater systems
Trial of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) fuel on construction sites—up to 27% NOₓ reduction, 84% particulate reduction

Inclusion & Diversity

Chief executive Andrew Davies serves as executive‑committee DEI lead
No publicly stated gender‑related statistics or targets found

Articles

Projects

Careers

Role

Description

budget tracking

project tracking

agency submittals

jurisdiction research

meeting coordination

mentoring

Track project performance to meet budgetary objectives
Prepare essential written correspondence such as letter proposals, change orders, agency response letters, meeting agendas and minutes, technical memos and reports, and emails
Schedule meetings and all aspects of set up for presentations and meals if needed..
Collaborate with all internal departments such as accounting AR and Marketing with RFPs/RFQs and Business Development
Maintain project tracking tools, such as revenue goals and progress
Coordinate and research project related jurisdictions for things like fees, applications, and submittal requirements.
Mentor and train entry-level PAs
Provide support for multiple project managers on several projects concurrently to keep workflow on track
Coordinate all aspects of agency submittals and responses
Follow key deadlines and communicate clearly with Project Team the critical path items,

Requirements

pmp certification

bachelor's degree

smartsheet

ms project

2-5 years

project management

General knowledge of computers, Microsoft office, Adobe, Internet, Bluebeam, etc.
Experience with process improvement and PMP Certification a plus.
Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field, or a minimum of 2 years of equivalent experience.
Strategic, analytical skills and “out of box” thinking.
Ability to represent the company and interact well in various business and social settings with all types of people in a mature and professional manner.
Ability to work independently while supporting multiple PMs and teams.
Experience with SmartSheet software's collaboration, MS Project and/or other similar time management tools
Familiarity with project budgets, WIPs, and cost control principles.
2-5 years’ experience as a lead project coordinator or assistant project manager position with both project and team management.
Experience with engineering, real estate development or construction services firms is preferred.
Development skills in in Project Management, Employee Management, and Client Management.
Experience building and maintaining relationships with PM’s, Staff, Clients, Agencies, etc.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1,800-acre park

Cordes Ranch Industrial Park

A large-scale industrial park designed by the firm.

43rd ranked workplace

Bay-Area Top Workplaces

Recognized as a top workplace in the Bay Area among similar-sized organizations.

ENR Top Firm

2025 West Top Design Firms

Named among the top design firms in the West by ENR in 2025.

Founded in 1972 by Dick Kier and Jim Wright, the firm began as a modest Bay Area civil engineering practice.
Over five decades, it grew regionally—expanding into Pleasanton, Ventura (now Camarillo), Manteca, Sacramento, Irvine, Gilroy—and nearly doubled staff between 2010–2018.
It has designed major land-use and public infrastructure, including corporate campuses for Apple, NVIDIA, and Facebook.
Services cover civil engineering, surveying, construction staking, land development, renewable energy, and water resources.
The firm targets sustainable, cost-effective design, including LEED-Gold/Platinum projects.
K+W maintains a client-centric, solutions-driven approach, often working with clients and projects spanning decades.
Its portfolio now includes industrial parks, transit-oriented residential, high-rise apartments, solar fields, and urban tech offices.

Culture + Values

Limiting the environmental impact of local construction projects through sustainable design contributions
Taking a bigger‑picture design approach by balancing client aesthetics, regulatory goals, budgets, long‑term maintenance and agency preferences
Providing engineering solutions that help clients improve the water quality of the communities surrounding their projects
Supporting full‑lifespan renewable energy developments—from feasibility through construction—for solar power plants
Offering a wide range of sustainable civil engineering services: stormwater quality control, retention, pervious pavement, erosion control, green roofs, recycled water systems, LEED support and calculations

Environment + Sustainability

50% reduction

Carbon emissions intensity since 2014

The company has successfully reduced its carbon emissions intensity by 50% since 2014, demonstrating a significant commitment to lowering operational environmental impact.

Net zero by 2045

Target for carbon neutrality

Aiming to achieve net zero carbon across its operations and supply chain by 2045, including offsets, the company is actively working toward minimizing its environmental footprint.

90% CO₂ savings

From hydrotreated vegetable oil fuel

The company's use of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) fuel on construction sites has achieved up to 90% reductions in CO₂ emissions, contributing to cleaner air and a greener operation.

Elimination by 2035

Avoidable waste target

The company aims to eliminate avoidable waste by 2035, showcasing its dedication to resource efficiency and sustainable practices.

Earned UN-backed Science-Based Targets initiative validation for net zero (Scopes 1–3) by 2045
PAS 2080 certification for infrastructure carbon management in Infrastructure Services and Construction
Delivered sustainable projects achieving LEED certification, including Platinum, and implemented green roofs, rainwater harvesting, recycled/greywater systems
Trial of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) fuel on construction sites—up to 27% NOₓ reduction, 84% particulate reduction

Inclusion & Diversity

Chief executive Andrew Davies serves as executive‑committee DEI lead
No publicly stated gender‑related statistics or targets found

Articles

Projects

Careers