Project Coordinator

Barber-Nichols Inc.; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with 4% Company Match andProfit

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Barber-Nichols (BN) is a premier provider of custom turbomachinery solutions serving the Defense, Aerospace, Cryogenics, and Energy industries. BN designs and builds critical components for high‑value programs, from NASA’s Dragonfly mission to U.S.

Navy projects, delivering technologies that advance markets and foster lasting partnerships. The Project Coordinator role supports program management by coordinating tasks across engineering, supply chain, and operations, driving actions to closure,

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in project management or on project teams.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to maintain relationships.
• Good communication, organizational, and multi-tasking skills.
• Reliable attention to detail under deadlines.
• Ability to work overtime.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate program team members to keep tasks flowing as planned.
• Utilize project management tools as directed.
• Compile, organize, and check data.
• Organize and participate in stakeholder meetings.
• Provide concise meeting minutes and next actions.
• Escalate schedule, cost, or scope slips.
• Uphold a positive, constructive culture using BN’s core values
• Other duties as assigned by Program Managers, the Director of Program Management, or others as delegated.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Overtime availability

Travel up to 10%

Tools

Microsoft 365

Project

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)

Job description

Description

About Barber-Nichols:

Barber-Nichols (BN) is a premier provider of custom turbomachinery solutions serving the Defense, Aerospace, Cryogenics, and Energy industries. Our team consists of industry leaders who collaborate closely with equally accomplished customers to deliver technologies that advance their markets and establish enduring partnerships. At BN, we foster a results-driven environment that values professional growth, rewards achievement, and supports innovation. From designing the blower for NASA’s Dragonfly mission to Saturn’s moon Titan to engineering critical components for the U.S. Navy’s MK-48 program, BN’s portfolio spans some of the most exciting and impactful projects in the world. For those seeking to contribute to impactful projects alongside a highly skilled team, BN offers an exceptional place to build your career.

Position Summary:

Barber-Nichols’ Program Managers oversee multiple complex projects simultaneously. The Project Coordinator supports project and program execution with effective program administration, organization, and communication. The Project Coordinator works cross-functionally across the project team, tracking open action items and following up with engineering, supply chain, and operations stakeholders to drive tasks to closure. The Project Coordinator is also encouraged to propose process improvements, risk mitigations, and problem solutions. Project Coordinators may be deployed across program lifecycles from early product development to mature repeat manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate program team members to keep tasks flowing as planned.
• Utilize project management tools as directed.
• Compile, organize, and check data.
• Organize and participate in stakeholder meetings.
• Provide concise meeting minutes and next actions.
• Escalate schedule, cost, or scope slips.
• Uphold a positive, constructive culture using BN’s core values
• Other duties as assigned by Program Managers, the Director of Program Management, or others as delegated.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in project management and participating on project teams; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to maintain strong relationships.
• Good communication, organizational, and multi-tasking skills.
• Reliable attention to detail, even under deadline pressure.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Ability to infrequent travel up to 10% of working time.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a high compliance manufacturing environment, such as medical, aerospace, space, defense, or similar.
• Experience in a rapid engineering development environment.
• Experience using Microsoft 365 products, such as Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with project management tools, like Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).

Experience with project management tools, like Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).

Compensation and Benefits:

The salary range for this role is $52,000-$67,000 and is commensurate with the applicant’s experience. This range represents the anticipated minimum and maximum base for this position. The final compensation for this position will be set based on the applicant’s qualifications (education, training and/or experience related to this role), and therefore, may fall outside the range shown, depending on the circumstances.

Barber-Nichols offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• FSA and HSA with company paid HSA quarterly contributions
• Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) with 4% Company Match and Profit Sharing
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (NYSE: GHM)
• Generous PTO and Paid Holidays with an option to purchase additional PTO
• Tuition reimbursement
• Performance-based bonus program
• Paid Parental Leave, Military Leave, Jury Duty, and Bereavement Leave
• To view our full list of benefits, please visit Careers - Barber-Nichols.

ITAR Requirements: To conform to U.S. Government commercial space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), applicants for employment at Barber-Nichols must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e., current green card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1157-1158. Security clearance is not required for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Barber-Nichols is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to a workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any type. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected status as defined by law. Barber-Nichols will ensure individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Barber-Nichols participates in E-Verify, the federal program for electronic verification of employment eligibility.