Onsite Construction Project Coordinator

Gilder Search Group; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilder Search Group is looking for a Field Based Project Coordinator to manage the project order management process, ensuring alignment with customer specifications in heavy commercial and industrial projects. This role focuses on applying project management strategies to improve financial positions for both the company and customers.

Ideal candidates possess a degree or equivalent work experience, strong presentation skills, and are knowledgeable about major competitors in the market. The position requires a valid US driver's license and the ability to work without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Ability to apply project management methodologies and strategies to reduce project risk.
• Knowledge of major competitors and their alignment with distributors.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of assignments and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical aspects of major electrical assembly project orders.
• Utilize Project Management team resources effectively.
• Negotiate for resources and priorities needed for customers.

Skills

Project management methodologies

Presentation skills

Knowledge of competitors

Advanced computer skills

Customer service

Education

BS/BA degree or equivalent work experience

Bachelor's degree in Business, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Bidmanager

Job description

The primary function of a Field Based Project Coordinator is to create value and establish the project order management process as a key differentiator from our competitors.? This position is heavily involved in the electrical and mechanical details of major strategic project order and focuses?on Heavy Commercial Construction, Data Center, Utility and Industrial Projects but that background is not necessary.

The primary functions include, managing the technical aspects of major electrical assembly project orders by meeting customer specifications and timelines for products, documentations, and quality.

Essential Job Tasks

1. utilize the Project Management team resources assigned to their project orders.
2. assess and apply in depth knowledge of sales planning services to internal clients in one or more specialty areas, requiring technical application.
3. upgrade existing processes, deploy new initiatives, and recommend new solutions based on analysis and customer trends.
4. ensure compliance with applicable processes and procedures to achieve business goals.
5. proactively use competitive information to leverage advantages of our corporation.
6. negotiate internally for resources and priorities needed for customers.
7. improve financial position for our company and the customer.

Position Criteria

• Ability to apply project management methodologies and strategies to reduce potential project risk throughout the duration of the project lifecycle.
• Capable of planning and executing presentations on specific products and services to internal and external customers in order to gain recognition and customer acceptance.
• Knowledge of major competitors in the market and their alignment with distributors and major customers.
• Knowledge on plant front-end scheduling, engineering, and manufacturing process and equipment cycle times.
• Poses advanced computer skills in Advanced word processing, Spreadsheet, Vista, and Bidmanager.
• Ability to present information to others in a persuasive way.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of an assignment and customer satisfaction.
• Consistent demonstration of planning, leading, and communication results from executive changes.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and situations to achieve superior proactive project order management and customer service.

Basic Qualifications

• BS/BA degree from an accredited institution or equivalent work experience.?
• Legally authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship
• Possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent work and education.
• Project Management experience or coordination is nice to have on Data Center or Commercial construction projects.