Project Coordinator

ur; Columbia (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Career Development

Paid Sick Leave

Employee Discount Program

Early Wage Access

Vacation Buy Up

Job summary

United Rentals, Inc. is seeking an administrative professional to support project managers across planning, scheduling, and documentation efforts. You will maintain project records, ensure accuracy, and help keep programs moving on time.

The role requires strong Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work in a team. We offer competitive benefits and opportunities for growth within a leading equipment rental company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Proven administrative support experience in construction/manufacturing.
• Strong Excel, Word and PowerPoint proficiency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; team player.

Responsibilities

• Assist project managers with planning, scheduling, and tracking progress.
• Prepare and organize project documents; keep records accurate and accessible.
• Monitor timelines and milestones; flag risks or delays to the team.
• Support budget tracking by monitoring expenses and reporting to managers.

Skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Great company. Great people. Great opportunities.

If you'd like the chance to make your mark with the world's largest equipment rental provider, come build your future with United Rentals!

What you'll do:

• Assist project managers in coordinating various stages of projects, including planning, scheduling, and tracking progress
• Prepare, maintain, and organize project documents, ensuring all project records are accurate, up-to-date, and accessible
• Monitor project timelines and key milestones to ensure timely project delivery, alerting the team to any risks or delays
• Support budget management by tracking project expenses and comparing them to budgets, providing timely updates to project managers
• Other duties as assigned and needed

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent, Bachelor's degree preferred
• Proven experience as administrative support in construction/manufacturing industry
• Strong proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Anticipate and proactively resolve issues
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Keen attention to detail
• Experience in working in a team with a track record of performance
• OSHA knowledge, preferred

Why join us?

We don't just "talk the talk!" We're an award-winning company (recently named a Glassdoor Best Place to Work in 2026) that truly cares about our people - That's why we offer best-in-class benefits and perks that will support you and your family. In addition to our health and financial plans, we also offer:

• Paid Parental Leave
• United Compassion Fund
• Employee Discount Program
• Career Development & Promotional Opportunities
• Additional Vacation Buy Up Program (US Only)
• Early Wage Access through Payactiv (US Hourly Only)
• Paid Sick Leave
• An inclusive and welcoming culture
• Explore our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings
• For Canadian benefits, click here

United Rentals, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other status protected by law. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point of the application process, please email [e-mail] for assistance.

At United Rentals, we proudly hire active duty members, veterans, reservists, and their families. The values that define your service-leadership, discipline, integrity, and teamwork-are the same values that drive our success. With many veterans already part of our team, we're ready to help you transition into a rewarding career.

United Rentals consists of a wide variety of roles with different duties and responsibilities. The actual pay rate offered to candidates varies depending upon a wide range of factors including specific position, location, education, training, experience, skills, and ability.