Project Manager
The Project Coordinator supports project managers and the operations team to ensure smooth project execution by assisting in planning, tracking, and managing project scope and schedules. This role involves coordinating vendor relations, maintaining project documentation, and improving project management processes within a collaborative office environment. It offers a stable full-time schedule and an entry-level opportunity to develop a career in project management.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Construction & Manufacturing.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
The Project Coordinator supports Project Manager(s) and the operations team to ensure timely, on-budget execution of construction and manufacturing projects. You will work independently and collaboratively to keep schedules and documentation accurate and to help drive continuous improvement in project processes.
- Assist Project Manager(s) with reviewing and approving daily work plans
- Perform coordination and administrative support: record retention, document workflow, vendor contracting, and schedule reporting
- Serve as a liaison between vendors/subcontractors and internal operations teams
- Maintain the Master Project Schedule and generate/distribute milestone and weekly status reports
- Manage scope-change documentation through change-control processes
- Schedule and prepare project meetings, meeting notes, and follow-ups
- Support leadership with project analysis and process-improvement initiatives
- Complete other projects and tasks as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business management, engineering, or a related field
- Preferred: experience with Microsoft Project
- Advantageous: experience in manufacturing and/or construction
- Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contracts
- Strong understanding of engineering standards, industry best practices, and applicable regulations
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without restrictions
Schedule & Compensation
- Typical schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM (one-hour unpaid lunch)
- Starting pay rate: $19.50 per hour
- This role is a full-time opportunity with the Confidential Client; benefits and final employment terms will be provided by the client if selected
Working Conditions
- General office environment with regular collaboration across teams
- Interaction with field personnel, vendors, and subcontractors when required
- Occasional site or plant visits may be required depending on project phase
About the Confidential Client
Confidential Client operates in the Construction & Manufacturing sector and is seeking an entry-level to early-career Project Coordinator to support project delivery, scheduling, and vendor coordination. Careertakes is facilitating this search as a third-party recruiting platform.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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