In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
- Support project managers and sales teams by coordinating project activities, maintaining documentation, and tracking key deliverables.
- Manage project records, dashboards, reports, and databases to ensure data accuracy and timely communication of project status.
- Assist with preparing and processing customer submittals, drawings, purchase details, and other project-related documentation.
- Help identify, track, and resolve project issues while maintaining effective communication with stakeholders.
- Support project planning activities, including timelines, schedules, budget tracking, and administrative tasks.
- Collaborate closely with outside sales teams to ensure project information is complete, organized, and accurately maintained.
- Facilitate documentation of project learnings, best practices, and process improvements.
- Maintain project notes, records, and communication updates to support successful project execution.
- Demonstrate strong attention to detail while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining a high level of organization and accountability.
Key Responsibilities
- Provides administrative and project coordination support to project managers and sales teams.
- Assists with maintaining project plans, schedules, dashboards, reports, and status updates.
- Tracks project tasks, deliverables, risks, and action items while ensuring follow-through and accountability.
- Supports budget tracking, research activities, and project-related reporting.
- Maintains project files, databases, documentation, and records with a high degree of accuracy.
- Processes daily submittals, drawings, purchase details, and supporting documentation.
- Collaborates with internal stakeholders and outside sales teams to support business objectives.
- Monitors project activities and communicates updates regarding project progress and milestones.
- Supports continuous improvement initiatives and the sharing of lessons learned across teams.
- Assists with coordinating project logistics and administrative activities as required.
Competencies:
- Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
- Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Customer Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Self-Development - Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.
- Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and challenges with a sense of urgency and enthusiasm.
- Situational Adaptability - Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
- Plans and Aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
- Manages Complexity - Making sense of complex, high-volume information to effectively solve problems.
- Attention to Detail - Consistently producing accurate work, maintaining quality standards, and identifying discrepancies before they impact project outcomes.
- Project Coordination - Supports project execution through effective tracking, reporting, documentation management, and stakeholder communication.
- Data and Reporting Management - Maintains dashboards, databases, and performance metrics while ensuring information accuracy and integrity.
- Documentation Management - Creates, maintains, and organizes project files, drawings, submittals, purchasing documentation, and related records.
- Technology Proficiency - Utilizes business systems, Microsoft Office applications, and related software tools to support project and operational requirements. Adobe experience is a plus.
Education, Licenses, Certifications:
High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations.
College or equivalent degree preferred.
This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
Experience:
Requires significant relevant work experience or specialized skills obtained through training or on-the-job experience.
Core Responsibilities
1. Create and Maintain Customer Submittals
Prepare accurate, complete, and professional customer submittal packages by compiling product specifications, drawings, and supporting documentation based on project bill of materials and engineering requirements.
2. Coordinate Cross-Functional Project Documentation
Collaborate with Project Managers, Engineering, Sales, and other internal stakeholders to obtain, validate, and organize project documentation while ensuring submittals are delivered accurately and on schedule.
3. Manage Multiple Projects and Priorities
Independently manage a high-volume workload by prioritizing competing deadlines, maintaining organized project records, communicating project status, and proactively resolving documentation issues to support successful project execution.
Preferred Qualifications
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proficient in Adobe Acrobat Pro (required).
Experience with Salesforce (preferred).
Technical knowledge of power generation products is a plus but not required.
Skills Required
- High school diploma, secondary education completion certificate, or equivalent qualifying experience
- Significant relevant work experience or specialized skills obtained through training or on-the-job experience
- Adobe Acrobat Pro proficiency
- Ability to prepare and maintain accurate customer submittals, drawings, product specifications, and project documentation
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- College degree or equivalent degree
- Salesforce experience
- Technical knowledge of power generation products
Cummins Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cummins and has not been reviewed or approved by Cummins.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company contribution/match and both defined contribution and defined benefit pension plans are offered, alongside profit sharing and an employee stock purchase plan. This mix supports long-term savings and financial security.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options (HSA, HSA Plus, PPO) with dental, vision, life and long-term disability coverage are provided, along with telehealth, mental-health support, and wellness tools. In-network protections and HSA/HSA Plus structures are described to help manage costs.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid maternity and paternity leave, family medical leave, and adoption assistance are offered. Reduced or flexible hours and unpaid extended leave options further support caregiving needs.
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