Project Coordinator

WESCO; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

WESCO is looking for a Project Coordinator based in Chicago, IL, to oversee project activities and ensure schedules are met. This role includes providing administrative and logistical support such as meeting arrangements and documentation. Ideal candidates will have an Associate's Degree and at least 1 year of experience in project management, with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities include coordinating project documents, managing meeting agendas, tracking progress, and resolving issues. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and the ability to prioritize effectively.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in project management required; 2 years preferred.
• Ability to analyze workflow and processes.
• Strong computer skills and experience conducting research into project-related issues.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project management documentation and support project teams.
• Maintain action item tracking to ensure follow-up.
• Assist with developing agendas and materials for meetings.
• Monitor project execution for timely contributions.
• Prepare progress reports and resolve potential bottlenecks.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Conflict management

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving

Workflow analysis

Research skills

Task prioritization

Written communication

Verbal communication

Computer skills

Education

Associates' Degree

Bachelors' Degree

Job description

As a Project Coordinator, you will be responsible for coordinating project activities to ensure the project is on schedule. You will provide administrative and logistical support including meeting arrangement, progress tracking, and documentation. You will work independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function.

Responsibilities

• Support projects team by coordinating, participating, and managing project management documentation.
• Maintain action item tracking to ensure reply and action.
• Assist with development, planning, and execution of meeting agendas and distributes materials.
• Monitor project execution aspects to ensure timely contribution by team members.
• Assist with identifying potential bottlenecks in processes and works with management team members to resolve issues.
• Prepares progress reports.
• Liaises with personnel and managers when performing project activities.
• Performs incidental project management including planning, research, analysis and implementation of deliverables and action items.
• Acts as a team lead on small projects.

Qualifications

• Associates’ Degree required; Bachelors’ Degree preferred
• 1 year required, 2 years preferred of direct work in project management capacity
• Interpersonal, conflict management, and negotiation skills
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze workflow/processes
• Adept at conducting research into project-related issues
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills

Through comprehensive benefits.

Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.