PROJECT COORDINATOR

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain business relationships, working with all levels and organizations of the company to provide status of key projects.
• Develop and implement plans to document project scope, schedule, tasks, risk management, and communicate progress to the team.
• Utilize visual processes and tools to track projects progress, challenges, and timing.
• Identify and coordinate resource needs cross-functionally throughout the organization.
• Work cross-functionally with others and assist to lead meetings to determine objectives, track progress, troubleshoot challenges, and execute deliverables assigned to project.
• Identify risks and inefficiencies and work with Project Manager II / Senior Project Manager to troubleshoot and resolve, communicating plans to management.
• Maintain routine direct contact with the customer throughout the contractual agreement until project completion, including tasks related to accounts receivable, warranty claims, updates, change order management, and schedule communication.
• Estimate tasks involving change order costing, make/buy analysis, and comparison of alternative design and manufacturing decisions.
• Develop support solutions in partnership with a Project Manager II / Senior Project Manager to address project concerns while meeting customer needs and industry expectations.
• Leverage knowledge of Project Management methodology, skills, and tools from senior project staff.
• Ensure lessons learned are applied to future efforts.
• Cross train and flex to estimating responsibilities as required by product line needs.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.
• Travel to customer locations, including international travel up to 25% as required by the project.
• Maintain regular, in-person attendance due to teamwork and interactive nature of the position.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills both orally and written.
• Experience with technologies and best practices across multiple platforms.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage time effectively in a constantly changing environment.
• Ability to take initiative to develop new strategies and outside-the-box ideas.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with individuals at all levels.
• Efficient utilization of Microsoft Office and scheduling software such as MS Project or Primavera P6.
• Self-starter and goal-oriented with a focus on order management issues for successful resolution.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a mechanical aptitude for effective communication of the product to customers.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and projects in a time-sensitive environment.
• A BS Degree in Project Management, Construction Management, or Engineering preferred; other degrees and related experience will be considered.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Nice to Have

• Experience with project management tools and methodologies.
• Experience in a manufacturing or technical environment.
• International travel experience.

Qualifications

• A BS Degree in Project Management, Construction Management, or Engineering preferred.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with low employee premiums.
• Free off-site medical clinic.
• Company paid Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability.
• 401k with employer match of up to 4.0%.
• Company covers tuition costs up to $5,250 annually, contingent on course completion and grades.
• Paid Time Off and Sick, Family & Parental Paid Time Off.
• Ten Paid Holidays.
• Four-day work weeks, varied shifts, and flexible remote work options depending on position.
• Career progression program for advancement.
• Free in-house welding, grinding & machine operation school.
• In-house training program.