Project Coordinator

About the role

The Project Coordinator will support high-profile municipal initiatives by coordinating project activities, tracking progress, and helping ensure deliverables are completed accurately and on time. This is a full-time, contract position based in Alexandria, VA, paying $34.06 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and support execution of complex, multi-discipline administrative activities for corporate projects
• Assist with project planning, reporting, data analysis, and records maintenance
• Track schedules, milestones, and deliverables to support timely project completion
• Monitor and support contract-related activities, including work schedule administration
• Assist with budget tracking and administrative controls aligned to project needs
• Provide professional, high-visibility support in environments with broad public contact
• Deliver exceptional customer service and maintain strong stakeholder communication
• Support coordination efforts for large public events, as needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field
• 1+ year of experience scheduling and coordinating projects in a transit or maintenance environment, including monitoring/controlling phases of contracts, administering work schedules, and managing budgets
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to work in person in public-facing environments and support large public events

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience providing executive support in a corporate environment
• Technical skills or certifications
• Proficiency with common office tools for reporting, documentation, and data tracking (e.g., spreadsheets, word processing, email, and calendar tools)

Benefits

• 401K retirement plan
• Medical and dental benefits for qualifying professionals or Fixed Indemnity Health Benefits
• Flex spending account
• Pet Insurance
• Credit Union Membership
• Sick Leave available where mandated by law
• Worker Advantage discount program membership
• Voluntary Supplemental Insurance