Project Coordinator

Veolia | Water Tech; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance -

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

401(k) Plan

FSA & HSA

AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Veolia Water Technologies in Cary, NC seeks a detail-oriented Project Coordinator to support 4-5 project managers and help deliver projects on time and within budget. You will assemble kickoff materials, project plans, and submittals for I&C and mechanical systems.

You will track milestones, manage purchasing and invoicing, maintain project data in Asana/Smartsheet, and assist with procurement via LATIS ERP. Strong written communication, organization, and independence are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in an Administrative Assistant or related role.
• Excellent written communication across multiple disciplines.
• Proficient email use and typing skills; strong organization.

Responsibilities

• Prepare kickoff materials, project plans, and introduction letters; attend meetings and document discussions.
• Review, assemble, and organize submittals and O&M specs for I&C and mechanical systems.
• Generate submittals and O&Ms for standard products; coordinate with admin support.
• Update project plans, track POs, transmittals, change logs, and milestones.
• Maintain project information in Asana/Smartsheet; support procurement via LATIS ERP.

Skills

Written communication

Organizational skills

Email proficiency

Self-motivation

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Google Docs

Google Sheets

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

Job Description

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation.

Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Project Coordinator to support our Projects Department in Cary, NC by assisting 4-5 project managers in delivering projects on time and on budget.

In this role, you'll be instrumental in ensuring all stakeholder expectations are met while maintaining the highest performance standards. This position reports to the Projects Department Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Initiation: Prepare kickoff meeting materials, project plans, and introduction letters; attend meetings and document discussions
• Documentation Management: Review, assemble, and organize submittals and O&M specifications for I&C and mechanical systems in PDF format
• Standard Products: Generate submittals and O&Ms for standard products using project information
• Coordination: Coordinate hardcopy submittals and O&Ms with administrative support
• Project Tracking: Update and maintain project plans including POs, transmittals, change logs, and milestone schedules
• Inventory & Expediting: Track and expedite equipment, instruments, and materials; manage I&C inventory for bulk-ordered panel parts
• Administrative Support: Update PM assignment sheets, assist with invoicing, warranty items, and project closeout documentation
• Systems Management: Maintain project information in Asana/Smartsheet; create and manage base project templates
• Procurement Support: Assist with I&C purchasing, including quotes and purchase requisitions using LATIS ERP system
• Other duties as assigned by the Projects Department Manager.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an Administrative Assistant or related position
• Excellent written communication skills with ability to interact across multiple internal and external disciplines
• Proficiency with email and intermediate-to-advanced typing skills
• Strong organizational skills and schedule management abilities
• Self-motivated with ability to identify and address needs independently

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Intermediate-level proficiency: Google Docs
• Beginning-level proficiency: Google Sheets, Adobe Acrobat Pro.

Additional Information

At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Because our people are our greatest assets, we also offer competitive compensation and benefits that include:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching!
• Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity****

Veolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of Veolia, and no fee will be due.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.