Project Coordinator

Key Responsibilities

• Planning & Coordination
• Review project drawings & specifications related to gypsum work (ceilings, partitions, decorative moldings etc.).
• Assist in creating work schedules / phasing for gypsum installation, finishing, and inspection.
• Coordinate among trades (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, finishing, etc.) to ensure that gypsum work doesn’t conflict with other work (e.g. ensure services are installed before gypsum is closed up).
• Quality Assurance & Compliance
• Ensure workmanship meets quality standards (flatness, jointing, tolerance, finish).
• Inspect gypsum installation at various stages (before taping, finishing, painting) and identify defects (gaps, misalignment, bulging, cracking).
• Ensure compliance with local building codes, fire ratings, acoustic or thermal performance if applicable.
• Budget, Cost Control & Reporting
• Track the gypsum work budget; monitor costs, labor and material usage.
• Process and verify invoices from subcontractors / suppliers for gypsum work.
• Prepare periodic reports for the manager / client about progress, cost overruns, or risks.
• Scheduling & Time Management
• Monitor progress of gypsum work vs schedule; flag delays or obstacles.
• Adjust schedules or resource allocation to keep work on track.
• Coordinate labour (skilled plasterers, finishers), subcontractors, and ensure hours match scheduling requirements.
• Health, Safety & Environment
• Ensure safe working practices are followed: scaffolding, lifting boards, dust control, protective equipment etc.
• Ensure that materials and installations comply with environmental / safety standards (like fire-rated boards, moisture-resistant boards in wet areas).
• Conduct site safety inspections relevant to gypsum installation.
• Communication & Stakeholder Liaison
• Communicate with site management, subcontractors, suppliers, architects/inspectors about design changes, issues, or clarifications.
• Attend coordination meetings; capture meeting minutes; follow up on action items.
• Liaise with client / consultant for approvals (shop drawings, mock-ups, finish samples).
• Documentation & Submittals
• Manage submittals: shop drawings, sample boards, finish samples, technical data sheets etc.
• Maintain a drawings register, change orders, request for information (RFIs), site instructions.
• Keep all documentation up to date: work logs, daily/weekly progress reports, defect lists, punch lists.
• Problem Solving & Change Management
• Identify issues arising from design errors, site conditions, materials deficiencies etc. and help resolve them.
• Manage scope changes: cost impacts, schedule impacts, getting approvals for change orders.
• Project Closeout & Handover
• Inspect final gypsum work; ensure all defects have been corrected.
• Prepare closeout documentation: warranties, maintenance instructions, finishes and certifications.
• Handover completed gypsum portions in alignment with overall project handover.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From AED3,500.00 per month