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Project Coordinator

Actalent

New Albany, OH
Full Time
Entry Level
32/hr-40/hr
15 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Actalent connects passion with purpose. We are supporting critical engineering and sciences initiatives that advance how companies serve the world. With almost 40 years of experience, our scalable talent solutions and engineering and sciences services provide the expertise our customers need to achieve more. The Cost Analyst will be responsible to coordinate project team activities and support the Project Managers with regard to project logistics. They will work under the supervision and guidance of higher-level Cost Analysts.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare cost re-projections and budget variance explanations for project spending.
  • Prepare contract requisitions and participate in the bidding process.
  • Coordinate the work order process related to a project from creation of the work order through in-serving and closing.
  • Coordinate project meetings (including strategy/project planning, kick-off, pre-bid, preconstruction and status meetings); work with project team members on project activities, communicate with TCR's, engineers, and designers on behalf of PM; support Project Manager in the preparation and updating of PLMP documents, Communication Plan, Checklists, PRB requests, Safety Plans, Project Completion Punchlist, etc.
  • Coordinate project logistics (including making arrangements for temporary office/jobsite facilities, electricity, securing permits, securing lay down yards, etc.).
  • Prepare re-projections of project spending and cash flows, monitor budget variances, perform cost tracking/analysis, and provide analysis and verification for SOX activities.
  • Track, analyze and submit information for un-vouchered liabilities (UVLs), develop invoice data for billable work orders.
  • Create contract requisitions, assist in preparing Request for Proposal and/or Scope of Work, evaluate bids, analyze bid results, and assist in awarding contracts; communicate with Supply Chain and work with Contractors on UVLs, invoices, contracts, proposals, AOC, retention, etc.
  • Coordinate the work order process from creation through in-serving and closing, including generating Work Order analysis reports, placing work orders in service, preparing journal entry reclassifications, and completing the Major Plant in Service report.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Accounting, or Business.
  • Zero to three years of experience working on project budgets, projections, and cost tracking/analysis.
  • Zero to three years of experience working with accounting principles (debit and credits).
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office projects and experience with financial costing software.
  • Ability to manage time effectively and efficiently, with organizational and planning skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a highly cross-functional and virtual environment.
  • Ability to plan, set, and achieve goals.
  • Demonstrate personal character and integrity.

Nice to Have

  • Experience working with financial costing software.

Qualifications

  • Educational background in Construction Management, Engineering, Accounting, or Business.

Benefits & Perks

  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions
  • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Working at Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any characteristic protected by law.

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Job Details

Posted AtJun 6, 2025
Job CategoryProject Management
Salary32/hr-40/hr
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceEntry Level

About Actalent

Website

actalentservices.com

Company Size

1001-5000 employees

Location

New Albany, OH

Industry

Employment Placement Agencies and Executive Search Services

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