Project Coordinator

Position Summary:

The Project Coordinator is responsible for supporting the regional office general operational work by maintaining and monitoring project plans, project schedules, work hours, budgets, and expenditures to ensure that all projects are completed on time.

Essential Job Duties and 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 or project meetings

• Document and follow up on important actions and decisions from meetings.

• Assume project tasks as required, determining project changes and ensuring project deadlines are met.

• Develop rigging strategies and coordinating 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, issues and provide solutions where applicable.

• Ensure MEI Rigging & Crating’s visions & values are maintained and managed.

• Assist with material sourcing and product procurement.

• Perform all other tasks as directed and/or necessary.

Minimum Qualifications (Experience, Skills, and Education):

• High School Diploma or Equivalent needed.

• 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.

• Auto Cad experience is a plus but not required.

• Excellent team building and project coordinator 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 orientated 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:

The Project Coordinator will primarily work in a normal temperature-controlled office environment with frequent work using 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.

Disclaimer: This job description is intended to summarize the type and level of work performed by a Project Coordinator and is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and/or requirements. MEI reserves the right to change or modify this job description or the essential duties of the job, as necessary.

MEI is an Equal Opportunity, M/F/Disabled/Vet Preferred Employer