Project Coordinator
The Project Coordinator at Confidential Client manages customer orders and entry-level projects by coordinating between customers, sales, engineering, project management, and manufacturing teams to ensure timely and accurate delivery of technical and commercial requirements. This role requires strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced industrial manufacturing environment, supporting customer satisfaction and project execution from order handoff through completion.
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About the Role
Confidential Client is seeking a Project Coordinator to support order execution and entry-level projects for an industrial manufacturer of motors and drives. This role is a central coordination point between customers, Sales, Application Engineering, Project Management, manufacturing facilities, and other internal teams to ensure technical and commercial requirements, documentation, schedules, and deliverables are complete and on time. The position is based in Duluth, GA and is full-time.
What You’ll Do
- Coordinate customer orders and entry‑level projects from handoff through completion using established processes and schedules
- Serve as the day‑to‑day coordination point among customers, Sales, Application Engineering, Project Management, manufacturing facilities, and other stakeholders
- Provide accurate technical, commercial, order status, and project documentation to customers and internal stakeholders
- Review customer purchase orders and related documentation for completeness; identify discrepancies and coordinate resolution
- Maintain project and order information in ERP, CRM, and project tracking systems
- Track milestones, documentation requirements, approvals, manufacturing and shipment dates; communicate status and escalate risks or delays
- Coordinate technical document submissions and approvals with Engineering, manufacturing, Sales, and Project Management
- Support order changes, schedule updates, and shipping coordination per established procedures
- Prepare customer communications, project status reports, meeting notes, and action‑item logs
- Respond to customer and internal inquiries; research issues and route technical, commercial, contractual, or schedule matters to the appropriate resource
- Support customer satisfaction through timely communication, accurate records, and consistent follow‑through
- Participate in handoff, status, and coordination meetings as assigned
- Follow applicable quality, safety, compliance, and records management procedures
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
What We’re Looking For
Education
- High School Diploma or GED — Required
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering Technology, Supply Chain, Project Management, or related field — Preferred
Experience & Knowledge
- At least 1 year of experience in project coordination, sales support, order management, customer service, manufacturing, or a related environment
- Basic understanding of project coordination, order management, and customer service principles
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams)
- Ability to learn ERP, CRM, order management, and project tracking systems
- Basic ability to read, organize, and manage technical and commercial information related to industrial products and customer orders
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and follow‑through
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
- Ability to prioritize multiple assignments, follow established procedures, and escalate issues appropriately
- Comfortable working across Sales, Engineering, Project Management, Manufacturing, and customer‑facing teams in a deadline‑driven environment
Travel & Work Location
- This role is on‑site in Duluth, GA. Occasional travel may be required for visits to company facilities, customer sites, or project locations.
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated annual pay: $65,051 (estimated)
- Confidential Client offers a pleasant work environment and a full benefits package. Specific benefits will be discussed during the hiring process.
Additional Information
- Must be authorized to work in the United States. Confidential Client does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.
- Confidential Client is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran status, or other protected status.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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