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# Project Coordinator - Civil Energy at Keeley Construction

- **Company:** Keeley Construction
- **Location:** St Louis, MO
- **Posted:** 2026-10-26
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-29
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/keeleyconstruction/jobs/4747558005

## Job description

At Keeley Companies, we believe in empowering our people and fulfilling career aspirations. Keeley is a career destination with countless opportunities for advancement, and a world-class family culture that is centered around creating the best possible environment for our people to thrive.

Keeley Construction is looking to hire a Project Coordinator for our Civil Energy Group in St. Louis, MO.

Primary Responsibilities

- Maintain accurate records of apprenticeship participation, including apprentice-to-journeyperson ratios, required documentation, and compliance reporting.
- Process and maintain union documentation, including employee classifications, referral and dispatch paperwork, onboarding requirements, and collective bargaining agreement obligations.
- Coordinate with Payroll and Field Operations to ensure accurate wage rates, benefit contributions, employee classifications, and workforce records.
- Coordinate, process, and track pre-employment, random, post-incident, and project-specific workforce screening requirements to ensure employee and site-access compliance.
- Maintain employee certifications, training records, safety documentation, workforce records, and regulatory compliance documentation.
- Assist with internal and external audits by gathering, organizing, and submitting payroll, union, and workforce compliance documentation.
- Coordinate employee timesheets and payroll-related documentation to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.
- Process invoices, purchase orders, expense reports, payment applications, and other project-related financial documentation.
- Maintain financial records and support project cost tracking, budgeting, expense management, reporting, and reconciliation activities.
- Provide day-to-day administrative support to project managers, field leadership, and project teams.
- Maintain project documentation, including contracts, subcontracts, permits, licenses, insurance certificates, and compliance records.
- Coordinate project schedules, inspections, deliveries, meetings, and project milestones.
- Prepare reports, maintain project records, and track administrative deliverables to support project teams and leadership.
- Coordinate communication between project teams, subcontractors, vendors, clients, and internal departments.
- Support project onboarding activities and site-access requirements.
- Assist with project closeout activities, turnover documentation, and record archiving.
- Track permits, inspections, workforce certifications, and project-specific compliance requirements.
- Support company and project-specific safety initiatives through accurate recordkeeping and administrative coordination.

## Minimum Qualifications

- High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Human Resources, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
- Two (2) or more years of experience in construction administration, payroll administration, project coordination, compliance administration, or a related field.
- Experience supporting payroll processes, employee record management, and administrative reporting.
- Familiarity with construction documentation, project records, and compliance requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate records.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle confidential employee, payroll, and project information with discretion and professionalism.
- Familiarity with IBEW labor agreements, union administration, benefit reporting, and apprenticeship documentation.
- Experience supporting utility, electrical, transmission and distribution, substation, civil, industrial, or commercial construction projects preferred.
- Knowledge of contractor licensing, permits, inspections, and regulatory compliance requirements preferred.
- All candidates agree to complete an assessment for selection and pre-employment drug screen.

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## About Keeley Construction

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Keeley Construction is a family-owned, full-service construction company providing civil, paving, building, and industrial services across the United States.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Family-Owned, Bootstrapped)
- **Headquarters**: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
- **Founded**: 1975 (per company website) / 1976 (per LinkedIn – conflicting reports) [keeleyconstruction.com](https://www.keeleyconstruction.com/) | [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/keeley-construction-group)
- **Founders**: Larry Keeley

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Construction – Infrastructure (Civil), Paving, Commercial Building, Industrial (Power & Energy, Water/Wastewater, Manufacturing)
- **Target customers**: B2B – Government agencies, private developers, industrial clients across the U.S.
- **Mission**: "Quality, Safety, and Service never go out of style." (Founder Larry Keeley) The company also emphasizes "spreading positivity and making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve."

## Products & Services
- **Civil Infrastructure (Keeley Civil)**: Heavy civil/site work, excavation, utilities, water/wastewater treatment plants – primarily service-based construction.
- **Paving (Keeley Paving)**: Asphalt paving, concrete paving, maintenance and repair for commercial and municipal clients – service-based.
- **Building (Keeley Building)**: General contracting and construction management for commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings – service-based.
- **Industrial (Keeley Industrial)**: Self-perform industrial services including piping, welding, concrete, equipment installation for power, energy, and manufacturing sectors – service-based.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private family-owned company)
- **Key Metric**: Estimated annual revenue of **USD 100,000,000 – 500,000,000** (from LinkedIn financials)
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Family-owned with no external investors. Key partners include subcontractors and clients in energy, manufacturing, and municipal sectors.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Workforce of 1,500+ employees (company website) / 345 reported on LinkedIn (likely office/corporate staff only) – LinkedIn shows +14.4% yearly headcount growth.
  - Expanding across multiple regions with 11 office locations nationwide.
  - Active job postings show 45+ open roles (June 2026), +60.7% year-over-year increase in postings.
  - LinkedIn follower growth of +23.2% annually.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Self-Perform Capabilities**: Keeley performs much of its own work (civil, paving, concrete, welding) rather than relying solely on subcontractors, giving it control over quality and schedule.
- **Diversified Business Units**: Four distinct groups (Civil, Paving, Building, Industrial) reduce dependence on any single market sector.
- **Family-Owned Stability**: Long-term ownership (since 1975) with a stated culture focused on employee well-being and safety rather than short-term shareholder demands.
- **Culture-Driven**: "If you get the people right, the results will follow" – high culture rating (4.3/5 on Glassdoor via LinkedIn) and emphasis on career growth.

## Strategic Focus
- Continued geographic expansion (e.g., recent job postings in Texas, North Dakota, Colorado, Florida, Michigan).
- Investment in technology and data (e.g., hiring a Snowflake Data Architect, IT Field Operations roles).
- Emphasis on large-scale industrial and energy projects (Gulf Coast Industrial, Civil Energy).
- Talent acquisition and development (internship programs for 2027, instructional designer role).

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Rated 4.3/5 for culture on employer reviews; described as "world-class family culture" and "dedicated to the safety, well-being, and career growth of our people."
- **Career Growth**: Multiple advancement opportunities; active internship and entry-level programs. Job postings include roles from project engineer up to senior project manager and director.
- **Remote/Hybrid/Office**: Most roles appear to be on-site or field-based (construction projects). Corporate roles (IT, accounting) may have some flexibility, but not explicitly stated.
- **Notable Perks**: Not detailed in search results, but the company emphasizes a positive environment, safety, and community impact. Employee rating for compensation is 3.3/5, which is slightly below industry benchmarks – but career growth and culture are highlighted.
- **Engineering & Technical Roles**: Growing IT team (Snowflake Data Architect, Service Desk, Field Operations) indicates increasing investment in technology.

## Sources
1. [keeleyconstruction.com](https://www.keeleyconstruction.com/) – Company overview, history, mission, services, culture.
2. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/keeley-construction-group) – LinkedIn profile, employee count, revenue range, headcount growth, ratings, locations.
3. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/keeleyconstruction](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/keeleyconstruction) – Active job openings, career page.

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