Change Orders

Project Coordinator

Certis Solutions is seeking a Wildlife Biologist with approximately 4 years of field experience who is ready to transition into a hybrid project?support role. This Project Coordinator position is designed for professionals who’ve supported permit compliance in the field and are now excited to lead project administration, contracting, and scheduling in support of Project Management staff and field compliance outcomes.

Pay Range: $35-40/hr DOE

Must-Have Qualifications

  • 2–4+ years as a wildlife biologist or biological monitor implementing permit compliance
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Proficiency in Excel (scheduling, task tracking, resource coordination)
  • Experience with contract setup, task orders, and change orders
  • Understanding of field?based permit compliance protocols for CEQA/NEPA and Northern CA regulatory bodies. 
  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities
  • Ability to collaborate with PMs, field staff, and clients
  • Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, environmental science, or related field

Key Responsibilities

  • Help prepare status updates for internal and external stakeholders
  • Build and maintain project schedules using Excel
  • Prepare, track, and manage contracts, task orders, and change orders
  • Coordinate with field teams to support permit?driven compliance efforts
  • Assist with document control and project file organization
  • Support project managers with budgeting, invoicing, and scope adjustments
  • Monitor deliverables and maintain records for regulatory and client reporting
  • Partner with field personnel to review compliance needs and site coordination

Preferred Qualifications

  • Biological field experience on construction or restoration projects
  • Familiarity with local, state, and federal permit frameworks (e.g., CDFW, USFWS)
  • Experience using project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project)

Project Engineer (Bakersfield)

Must Have Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in construction management or related field.
  • 1-3 years of experience in vertical construction project management or engineering, preferably in commercial, multi-family, industrial, institutional, agricultural, or aerospace building construction.
  • Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and techniques.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
  • Proficiency in construction project management software and tools such as Microsoft Office Suite, ProCore, and Build Pro.

Top Skills / Key Job Responsibilities
 

PROJECT INITIATION

  • Facilitate the initial setup of the project within Procore Construction Management Software
  • Input initial cost worksheet and Submittal Log under Project Manager guidance and approval.
  • Aid in drafting contracts alongside the PM.
  • Prepare the project setup for PM review.
  • Compile and draft procurement schedule for long lead items.
  • Coordinate distribution of “For Construction” Documents

DAILY ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS

  • Support PM in overall project coordination.
  • Generate transmittals for all outgoing correspondence and project documents.
  • Record and maintain meeting minutes.
  • Ensure timely submission of procurement for long lead items.
  • Prepare Change Management documentation including RFI’s, RFP’s, COR’s, CO’s, and CIC’s for PM review before dispatch
  • Update construction schedule (PM drafting)
  • Research and validate RFI’s, consulting with the superintendent, and draft for PM review.
  • Prepare progress billing drafts for PM review and approval.
  • Monitor and ensure field updates for As-Builts
  • Coordinate shop drawings and plan revisions with relevant subcontractors.

ADDITIONAL OFFICE RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Handle incoming and outgoing phone calls.
  • Organize and maintain project documents.
  • Update office As-Builts to reflect current conditions based on RFI’s, Bulletins, etc.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, and Microsoft Office Suite

PROJECT CLOSEOUT

  • Manage punch lists.
  • Compile As-Builts
  • Assist in the completion of O&M manuals and warranty documentation.