Project Coordinator

United Rentals, Inc.; Columbia, Northern (MS, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Discount Program

Career Development Opportunities

Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

Join United Rentals, Inc. as a Project Coordinator. You'll assist in planning, executing, and monitoring projects to ensure they're completed on time and meet objectives.

The role requires strong administrative support experience in the construction/manufacturing sectors and proficiency in Microsoft tools. The company is recognized for its great opportunities and offers comprehensive benefits, including paid parental leave and career development programs.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as administrative support in construction/manufacturing industry.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required.
• Anticipate and proactively resolve issues.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Keen attention to detail is a must.

Responsibilities

• Assist project managers in coordinating various stages of projects.
• Prepare, maintain, and organize project documents.
• Monitor project timelines and key milestones.
• Support budget management by tracking project expenses.

Skills

Administrative support experience

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

OSHA knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

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!

As a Project Coordinator, you will be responsible for assisting in the planning, execution, and monitoring of projects. You will work closely with project managers and team members to ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet the desired objectives. This role involves coordinating project activities, tracking progress, managing documentation, and facilitating communication.

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

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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 rewardingcareer.

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.