Project Coordinator

About the Role

The Project Coordinator supports the regional office's general operational work by maintaining and monitoring project plans, schedules, work hours, budgets, and expenditures to ensure timely project completion.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with regional leadership to prepare comprehensive action plans, including resources and timeframes.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver results on deadlines.
• Organize, attend, and participate in management and project meetings.
• Document and follow up on important actions and decisions from meetings.
• Assume project tasks as required, determine project changes, and ensure project deadlines are met.
• Develop rigging strategies, coordinate tasks, and disseminate to appropriate personnel.
• Ensure projects adhere to frameworks and all documentation is maintained and communicated appropriately for each project.
• Evaluate project risks and issues, and provide solutions where applicable.
• Ensure MEI Rigging & Crating’s visions and values are maintained and managed.
• Assist with material sourcing and product procurement.
• Perform all other tasks as directed and/or necessary.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Background in construction, rigging, or a related field helpful.
• Prior project coordinator experience within the construction, rigging, or similar industry preferred.
• Intermediate computer skills using a Windows-based system.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• AutoCAD experience is a plus but not required.
• Excellent team-building and project coordination skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with internal leadership team.
• Analytical skills with the ability to explain data-driven technical information to all levels of staff.
• Goal-oriented and deadline-driven.
• Demonstrated ability to positively interface with clients.
• Organized, detail-oriented, punctual, and highly self-motivated.
• Business acumen and professional demeanor.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Primarily work in a normal temperature-controlled office environment with frequent use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, telephone, and other standard office equipment.
• Work involves extended periods of sitting and use of the senses involving sight, touch, speech, and hearing.
• Occasional walking, bending/crouching, and lifting and/or moving items weighing up to 10 pounds.
• May need to perform work outdoors with exposure to inclement weather and uneven terrain, or in non-temperature-controlled environments.

Additional Requirements

• Work with a top-of-mind awareness for the safety of yourself and everyone at the job site.
• Must be able to work in a high-functioning team environment.
• Display the highest levels of honesty, integrity, and professionalism.
• Take pride in your work and in the company.
• Communicate openly and strive for peak performance in daily tasks.
• Know and deliver the quality service MEI’s customers have come to expect.