PMO Project Coordinator - Scheduling & Reporting

Pegasus Steel LLC; Ladson (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefit Package

Competitive Pay

401(k) Match

HSA/FSA

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Internal Referral Bonus Opportunities

Shift Differentials

Overtime Potential

Paid on the Job Training

Certification Sponsorship

Career Growth

Job summary

Keel is seeking a Project Coordinator to support PMO activities and Project Managers across multiple programs. You will help maintain schedules, track deliverables, and manage documentation to keep projects aligned with scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards.

The role offers exposure to PMO processes, budgeting, and performance metrics while developing core project management competencies. This entry point role provides structured growth within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Requires an associate’s degree in business management, Engineering, Finance, or related field from a credited college, university, or technical school; or two years of related experience in engineering, finance, or manufacturing management; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CAPM preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience in a manufacturing, production, or project-driven environment.
• Working knowledge of project management fundamentals including scheduling, critical paths, resource planning, and risk tracking.
• Basic understanding of earned value principles and project financial reporting.
• Experience working with ERP systems (IFS preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Microsoft Project required. Smartsheet and Power BI experience is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience supporting Project Managers and leadership teams.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Project and Program Managers in planning, execution, tracking, and closeout of projects.
• Coordinate resources, meetings, and communications across functional teams.
• Track project metrics including schedules, deliverables, risks, assumptions, dependencies, and milestones.
• Prepare and maintain project status reports, dashboards, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure all project documentation is accurate, current, and properly stored per PMO standards.
• Maintain project schedules, task lists, and milestone trackers aligned with approved plans.
• Assist in identifying schedule risks, gaps, and conflicts and elevate concerns.
• Partner with PMO data/analytics to update dashboards and performance metrics.
• Create simplified schedule visualizations from IMS data for clarity and ownership info.
• Support deployment and maintenance of visual management systems across shop floor.
• Assist in tracking project costs, labor hours, work orders, and invoicing requirements.
• Support earned value tracking by validating progress against actual work performed.
• Audit project data, spreadsheets, and reports for accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Support cashflow forecasting and milestone invoicing with PMs.
• Facilitate recurring tactical meetings and cross-functional alignment materials.
• Support PMs and leadership in preparing communications and updates.
• Ensure project activities align with contract requirements, quality procedures, and PMO standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying inefficiencies and lessons learned.
• Uphold safety, quality, and ethical standards in all project activities.
• Support PMO standardization across regions by sharing tools, templates, best practices.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management fundamentals

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree or 2+ years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Power BI

ERP systems (IFS preferred)

Job description

Keel is seeking a Project Coordinator to support PMO activities and Project Managers across multiple programs. You will help maintain schedules, track deliverables, and manage documentation to keep projects aligned with scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards.

The role offers exposure to PMO processes, budgeting, and performance metrics while developing core project management competencies. This entry point role provides structured growth within a dynamic manufacturing environment.