Technical Project Coordinator

Company Overview

We are a vertically integrated steel building design, engineering, and manufacturing company that delivers complex, custom structural systems for the world’s leading projects for Fortune 500 enterprises, major contractors, and program and construction managers. They come to Allied, to provide engineering and manufacturing solutions for complex structures using advanced automation to meet the most demanding designs and schedules. Our teams support projects from early design collaboration through fabrication and delivery, partnering directly with leaders in Procurement, Engineering, and Construction to solve technically demanding challenges. At Allied, you will be part of a fast-moving environment where technical problem-solving, teamwork, and accountability drive real-world results you can see built worldwide.

Allied Culture

At Allied, we believe great service matters from the start to the finish of everything we do. Going the distance for our clients begins with taking care of our team members. They are our most important asset. We invest in development, recognize contribution, and build strong teams through collaboration and shared ownership. Our culture is open, accessible, and solutions-oriented. We promote “we” over “me,” encourage resourceful and innovative thinking, and create an environment where everyone’s voice matters. If you thrive in a place that values accountability, learning, and practical problem-solving, you will feel at home here.

Job Summary

The Technical Project Coordinator (TPM) – Sales Engineering Support plays a critical role at the intersection of sales, engineering, estimating, and manufacturing. This early-career role supports senior sales leadership by helping translate conceptual and schematic designs into clear, executable technical scopes. You will help ensure design intent, construct ability, and commercial alignment from pursuit through project hand off. This role is ideal for a highly capable graduate with strong technical fluency, internship or co-op experience in AEC, structural engineering, or construction, and the confidence to engage with sophisticated customers and internal technical teams.

Responsibilities

Sales & Pre-Construction Support

• Partner with Sales Leaders and Engineering to support complex pursuits and negotiated projects, serving as the technical coordination lead during early stages.
  
• Review architectural and engineering documents (conceptual through IFC) to identify scope, risk, assumptions, and clarifications.
  
• Assist in developing technical proposals, narratives, qualifications, and value-engineering concepts.
  
• Support customer meetings, design reviews, and technical presentations with procurement leaders, engineers, and contractors.
  

Technical Project Coordination

• Translate architectural and structural designs into internal engineering and manufacturing requirements.
  
• Coordinate across engineering, estimating, detailing, and manufacturing teams to align scope, schedule, and feasibility.
  
• Track technical decisions, open items, and design changes throughout the pursuit lifecycle.
  
• Support transition from awarded project into execution, ensuring continuity of scope and assumptions.
  

Engineering & Design Engagement

• Confidently navigate and review models, drawings, and calculations using architectural and engineering software.
  
• Identify construct ability considerations, interface risks, and coordination gaps early.
  
• Assist with RFIs, clarifications, and technical correspondence.
  

Process & Documentation

• Maintain organized project records, design logs, and technical documentation.
  
• Support continuous improvement of sales engineering workflows, templates, and standards.
  

Requirements

Required Qualifications

Education & Early Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering, Architecture, or a related technical field.
  
• Internship, co-op, or academic project experience in structural steel, building systems, construction, or engineering consulting.
  

Technical Skills

• Demonstrated confidence using architectural and engineering software, such as: AutoCAD, Revit, Tekla, or similar modeling tools; Structural analysis or design tools (academic or professional exposure).
  
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and construction documents.
  

Professional Capabilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage senior internal leaders and external stakeholders.
  
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple work streams.
  
• Intellectual curiosity and willingness to ask informed technical questions.
  
• Professional presence suitable for interacting with Fortune 500 clients and major contractors.
  
• Ability to travel 25% of the time
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to steel fabrication, PEMB, or complex structural systems.
  
• Experience supporting bids, proposals, or design-build pursuits.
  
• Familiarity with procurement-driven selling environments or enterprise customers.
  

Success in This Role Looks Like

• Becoming a trusted technical resource to sales leadership within the first 6–12 months.
  
• Proactively identifying design risks and scope gaps before they impact pricing or delivery.
  
• Confidently participating in customer-facing technical discussions.
  
• Developing a strong understanding of how design decisions affect manufacturing, cost, and schedule.
  

Career Path

This role is designed as a launch point into advanced roles such as:

• Sales Engineer
  
• Design Engineer
  
• Project Manager
  
• Design-Build Manager
  
• Engineering or Operations Leadership
  

What you’ll gain in this role:

• Hands-on exposure to real projects from early concept through hand off
  
• Mentorship and daily collaboration with experienced sales, engineering, estimating, and manufacturing teams
  
• Strong foundation in scope development, construct ability thinking, and technical communication (key early-career accelerators)