I&C Project Coordinator-Remote

Talascend, LLC; Bellevue (WA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A project management firm is currently seeking a Project Coordinator for a contract opportunity in Bellevue, WA. The role involves managing project activities to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery, facilitating project planning, and collaborating with various teams. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Familiarity with project management tools is essential.

Benefits

Health and disability insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience directly related to Project Management or Project Delivery.
• Demonstrated experience working with multidisciplinary and matrixed teams.
• Strong technical acumen with the ability to understand complex technical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate management of project cost, schedule, and execution using best practices.
• Assist project teams in achieving deliverables while meeting budget and performance requirements.
• Monitor and analyze cost and schedule variances.

Skills

Project planning

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Atlassian tools (Confluence, JIRA)

Primavera P6

MS Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Talascend is currently seeking a Project Coordinator for a contract opportunity located in Bellevue, WA.

Our client is seeking a Project Coordinator responsible for managing activities related to the scope of the project including planning, execution and closure. This position will report directly to the Project Manager for the area of interest and will coordinate with all areas of the project, as well as other internal organizations. The Project Coordinator will help manage project conflicts to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery of products and services.

Primary Responsibilities

• Facilitate management of project cost, schedule, and scope execution using project management best practices and principles, ensuring adherence to plan and addressing deviations.
• Assist project teams on achieving project deliverables and staying within budget while still meeting scope and technical performance requirements.
• Support the planning process for the work scope within the control accounts. Work with the Project Management organization and the relevant engineering leads to obtain the necessary planning inputs. Develop and maintain staffing/resource plans to accomplish the work and adjust the schedule to be resource leveled.
• Monitor and analyze cost and schedule variances using the earned value (EV) data recorded compared to the time-phased budget. Determine root causes and develop corrective actions / recovery plans / variance management plans as necessary to avoid large variances.
• Work closely with the Contract Administrator to ensure that the work performed is in compliance with all contractual requirements.
• Ensure that records on the project are stored in accordance with corporate procedures.
• Maintain the project risk register and ensure that actions are taken to reduce project risk.
• Work closely with Project Management Office (PMO) support, to ensure that work performed follows the PMO requirements.

Position Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience directly related to Project Management or Project Delivery.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience working with highly multidisciplinary and matrixed teams.
• Proficiency in project planning, implementation and delivering results.
• Working knowledge of project scheduling and budget control, EVMS tools and project control requirements.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, Visio, and MS Project.
• Experience with Atlassian tools such as Confluence and JIRA a bonus.
• Experience with Primavera P6 is a plus.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills required.
• Strong technical acumen, with the ability to understand complex technical concepts is highly desirable.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.

Job Functions

Job Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position. These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job which the employee must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation. Information provided below is to help describe the job so that the applicant has a reasonable understanding of the job duties/expectations. An applicant's ability to perform and/or tolerate these actions and conditions will be discussed and workplace accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis following an individualized assessment of the applicant and other considerations, including but not limited to any governing safety standards.

• Motor Abilities: Sitting for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)
• Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds
• Repetitive work: Prolonged
• Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work
• Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hrs./day
• Travel required: 10-20%

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.

Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.