Temporary Project Manager/Maint Coordinator

Job Title: Project Manager/Maintenance Coordinator

Department: Operations Department

Reports To: Site Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Project Manager / Maintenance Coordinator contract opportunity at an automotive manufacturing facility, Tonawanda site NY.

Assignment Details:

• Position: Project Manager / Maintenance Coordinator
• Duration: Estimated 3-6 months, possible permanent
• Pay Rate: $37.00/hour
• Start Date: Anticipated after September 26, 2026
• Location: Automotive Manufacturing Environment
• Training: Will be provided on-site by the current coordinator following candidate selection and offer acceptance

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced professional to support maintenance operations and project coordination activities within an automotive manufacturing environment. This role will be responsible for managing work orders, coordinating maintenance activities, overseeing contractor and vendor programs, and supporting maintenance projects through completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Pull, review, prioritize, and track maintenance work orders
• Coordinate maintenance and facility-related projects
• Oversee contractor and vendor management programs
• Monitor project progress and vendor performance
• Utilize Corrigo and Maximo systems to manage maintenance activities
• Support preventive maintenance planning and scheduling
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, and facility teams
• Maintain project documentation and maintenance records
• Ensure compliance with site safety requirements and operational standards

Required Qualifications:

• Previous experience in maintenance coordination, project management, facilities management, or a related field
• Experience working within manufacturing, industrial, or automotive environments
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Experience coordinating contractors and vendors
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Maximo CMMS (preferred)
• Experience with Corrigo
• Automotive manufacturing experience
• Maintenance planning and scheduling experience

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience Bachelor degree or equivalent from four-year college or technical school; or more than 5 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Reasoning Ability  Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills  To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of maintenance, Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.