Self-Perform Coordinator
Job Location:
San Diego, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 75000 - 100000
Posted:
18 October 2026 (7 hours ago)
Application Deadline:
15 January 2027
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Align Builders is on a mission to redefine the construction experience and we believe we can only achieve that through partnering with exceptional talent. We are seeking a Self-Perform Coordinator who possesses strong values communicates clearly displays a consistently strong work ethic and is eager to build lasting relationships and deliver exceptional self-perform outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a growing company with a clear focus and purpose.
Competencies / Characteristics Required:
- Respected self-perform professional with a reputation for hard work integrity and setting the standard for others
- Confident decision-maker who takes ownership of outcomes and drives work forward
- Committed to continuous improvement while actively mentoring and developing craft and field team members
- Thinks big picture and proactively plans self-perform work from preconstruction through closeout
- Builds strong relationships with project teams design teams and trade partners representing Align with professionalism and trust
- Can be trusted to hold themselves accountable and do the right thing even when no one is looking
- Quick to take responsibility and slow to assign blame
- Maintains a positive and professional attitude under pressure
- Responds thoughtfully instead of reacting emotionally
- Can competently interpret plans specifications and code
- Can adhere to organizational process
- Understands and recognizes quality workmanship
- Works diligently and urgently skillfully prioritizing your time
- Communicates effectively and clearly
- Disciplined in managing and executing multiple tasks and assignments
Essential Functions and Abilities Required:
- Coordinate Aligns self-perform operations setting the standard for performance accountability and safety across projects
- Partner with Project Managers Superintendents and Estimating to plan staff and execute self-perform scopes
- Plan and schedule crews labor and production to meet project milestones and update schedules as conditions change
- Coordinate material ordering deliveries staging tools and equipment for self-perform work
- Support Estimating with takeoffs quantities constructability input and production and labor rates
- Track labor hours production and cost against budget and report performance and variances to project leadership
- Review plans specifications and shop drawings for self-perform scopes and resolve conflicts before they reach the field
- Coordinate self-perform work with trade partners and other trades to protect schedule quality and budget
- Ensure self-perform work is installed safely and to a high standard of quality and keep crews accountable to safety rules and regulations
- Maintain daily logs production records and photo documentation of self-perform activities
- Coordinate required inspections for self-perform work to achieve project milestones
- Lead the closeout of self-perform scopes including punch-list and final turnover
- Mentor foremen craft personnel and Project Engineers on self-perform process and expectations
Knowledge and Skills:
- Self-Perform Fundamentals - has hands-on experience with framing and drywall systems including metal stud framing board installation finishing and ceilings along with strong plan reading abilities
- Planning & Scheduling - able to sequence crews materials and work to achieve project milestones
- Production & Cost Tracking - able to measure productivity forecast labor needs and protect budgets
- Quality Control - thorough understanding of plans specifications and code to ensure high quality results
- Safety - is competent and knowledgeable of all major construction hazards through past training and experience. Has the ability to effectively identify hazardous conditions and unsafe acts or practices. Can implement effective solutions to remedy construction hazards and lead a strong culture of safety on a jobsite
Education / Experience Required:
- A minimum of 3 years of experience within a subcontractor or within the self-perform department of a larger general contractor in a role such as Foreman Superintendent Coordinator Estimator or Project Engineer
- Experience in framing and drywall strongly preferred
- Experience should be in commercial construction preferably in Health Care (OSHPD) Life Sciences Higher Education and Office Improvements
- Bachelors Degree preferred but not required
- Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite Bluebeam PM Software (Procore) and scheduling software (Microsoft Project)
- Interpersonal Skills - ability to engage with project teams craft personnel and trade contractors in a constructive productive way to overcome obstacles and achieve results
Benefits / Location:
- 401K Dental Medical Vision Health Savings Account (HSA) Long-Term Disability Life Insurance and Mentorship
- San Diego CA
- Full-Time / Onsite
We exist to improve the construction project environment by inspiring people to build together. For more information visit
Compensation
The base pay range for this role is $75000 to $100000 per year.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Align Builders is a leading technical builder operating in San Diego, Orange County, and Los Angeles. We are redefining the construction experience in the Healthcare, Science and Technology, and Higher Education markets.