Starts Coordinator

About the Role

• Receive new starts from builders via email or builder portals. • Compare builder purchase orders and start requests with bids for pricing accuracy. • Review builder purchase orders to identify and add additional options. • Generate address‑specific jobs using base pricing and builder‑provided options. • Enter stage schedules received from builders into scheduling software. • Confirm that starts are ready for upcoming schedules. • Update schedules as needed based on builder changes and field superintendent direction.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸email intake
• ▸pricing comparison
• ▸option review
• ▸job generation
• ▸schedule entry
• ▸schedule update

What You Bring

IES Residential is seeking a detail‑oriented Starts Coordinator to join its HVAC/Plumbing team in Austin, TX. The coordinator will oversee the initiation phase of HVAC and plumbing projects, ensuring accurate pricing and scheduling. The ideal candidate is organized, able to prioritize tasks, work independently, and maintain a professional, friendly demeanor. A high school diploma or GED is required, and no formal education beyond that is mandated. Candidates should have 0‑2 years of experience, with a preference for at least one year in scheduling, coordination, construction, or a related field. Experience in HVAC, plumbing, homebuilding, or similar environments is strongly preferred. Success in this role depends on strong attention to detail, excellent organization, and effective time‑management skills. Candidates must communicate clearly both in writing and verbally, and be proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook) and scheduling software. Physical requirements include extended sitting for computer work, frequent typing, occasional standing or walking, and the ability to lift 15‑25 pounds. • High school diploma or GED required. • 1+ year of experience in scheduling, coordination, construction, or related role preferred. • Experience in HVAC, plumbing, homebuilding, or construction environments strongly preferred. • Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook) and scheduling software.

Requirements

• ▸high school
• ▸hvac
• ▸plumbing
• ▸microsoft office
• ▸excel
• ▸scheduling

Benefits

IES Residential, part of IES Inc., is one of the nation’s largest providers of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, solar, and cable solutions for residential and commercial markets. The company reported over $2.8 billion in revenue for FY2024 and employs more than 9,400 people across 131 U.S. locations. IES emphasizes safety, offers competitive pay, a 401(k) match, paid time off, comprehensive insurance options, and discount programs for auto and home insurance. • Competitive pay and 401(k) matching. • Company‑paid time off, life insurance, and medical, dental, and vision coverage. • Optional long‑term disability, critical illness, accident, legal, and pet coverage. • Discount programs for auto and home insurance.

Work Environment

Field