Project Coordinator

Planes; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

HSA contribution

Paid time off

Sick time and paid holidays

Life and disability insurance

Accident and critical illness coverage

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Planes Moving & Storage is seeking a project coordinator to support various project-related services, ensuring accurate execution, on-time delivery, and exceptional customer satisfaction. In this role, you’ll learn department processes, work closely with your assigned team, and help drive successful outcomes for clients and suppliers.

We’re looking for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Sound problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; active listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project deadlines are met, documented, and communicated.
• Prepare quotes for simple-scope projects using established plans and cost structures.
• Coordinate services and confirm pricing with suppliers.
• Review supplier invoices for accuracy against quoted and completed work.
• Update required fields in operating systems according to client standards.
• Maintain clear, professional communication with clients and demonstrate urgency in response times.
• Escalate potential issues or incidents to the supervisor promptly.
• Apply our TEAM values—Trust, Empowerment, Accountability, Mesh—in all interactions.
• Support teammates with tasks, tracking, and administrative project functions.
• Build productive relationships with colleagues, clients, contractors, and leadership.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time management

Problem solving

Written & verbal communication

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

At Planes, everything starts with culture. Our TEAM culture is part of our DNA: it's evident in how we speak, in the choices we make, and in how we interact with our customers and with each other. We prioritize our culture because we know it's what makes us different - and it's what drives us to grow, and evolve, together.

Planes Employee Benefits

Our team members are our most valuable resources. That's why we offer full-time employees top-notch benefits.

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Planes offers competitive medical, dental, and vision plans to all our full-time employees.

401K

We help our employees save for their retirement by offering a 401k.

Paid Time Off

All of our employees are eligible for paid time off.

Holidays

Full-time employees are eligible for up to 8 paid holidays a year.

Join Our Team

Our team is also our family.

We're always moving, which means we're always looking for talented team members to help drive our company forward. More than half of our employees have been with Planes for at least a decade, and we’ve been named a Top Workplace by The Cincinnati Enquirer since 2014.

Service Crew

Being part of the Planes service team means more than just moving boxes: our team members make memorable moments and create meaningful customer experiences every day. Check out available positions for drivers, crew members, warehouse staff, and seasonal help.

Be a part of the team that plans and coordinates critical moments in the life of a person or business. Whether you’re interested in sales and marketing, operations, customer service, or claims and billing, we’ve got opportunities that will help you make an impact.

Planes is a great company to work for. I've been in this industry for 25 years, worked for a couple agents and feel strongly Planes is one of the best. I get more support here than I did at my last company, (the last few years there). This is not an easy industry, especially in the summer season, it can be very stressful. From the day I started at Planes I felt the support and help from management down to everyone of my Team members, in every department. Planes is a great TEAM!!

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Location: Columbus, OH

Job Id:622

# of Openings:1

Location: Columbus, OH

Pay: $19–$24/hr
Full-time, In-office

About Us

Planes Moving & Storage is a global company with local values. What began with a single truck in Cincinnati in 1921 has grown into a third-generation, family-owned business supporting customers through life’s biggest milestones. From helping someone move across town to solving complex supply chain challenges, we help people and companies move forward with confidence.

About the Role

TheProject Coordinatorsupports a variety of project-related services, ensuring accurate execution, on‑time delivery, and exceptional customer satisfaction. In this role, you’ll learn department processes, work closely with your assigned team, and help drive successful outcomes for clients and suppliers.

We’re looking for someone who is organized, detail‑oriented, proactive, and comfortable juggling multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure project deadlines are met, documented, and communicated.
• Prepare quotes for simple-scope projects using established plans and cost structures.
• Coordinate services and confirm pricing with suppliers.
• Review supplier invoices for accuracy against quoted and completed work.
• Update required fields in operating systems according to client standards.
• Maintain clear, professional communication with clients and demonstrate urgency in response times.
• Escalate potential issues or incidents to the supervisor promptly.
• Apply our TEAM values—Trust, Empowerment, Accountability, Mesh—in all internal and external interactions.
• Support teammates with tasks, tracking, and administrative project functions.
• Build productive relationships with colleagues, clients, contractors, and leadership.
• Remain receptive to feedback and committed to improving job‑related skills.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Perform additional duties or projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Sound problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; active listening skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Customer‑service mindset with the ability to meet client needs quickly.
• Ability to work under time constraints and adapt to shifting priorities.

Preferred (not required)

• Experience in transportation or logistics.
• We’ve also seen excellent success with candidates from event planning, education, retail, and hospitality backgrounds.
• Competitive pay: $19–$24/hr
• Health, dental, and vision insurance; HSA option with company contribution
• Paid time off, sick time and paid holidays
• Life and disability insurance
• Accident and critical illness coverage
• Growth opportunities

Our Culture

At Planes, everything starts with culture. Our TEAM values—Trust, Empowerment, Accountability, and Mesh—are the foundation of how we interact with each other and our customers. These principles guide our decisions, drive our growth, and shape who we are as a company.

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EEO - Planes is an equal employment opportunity employer. The company’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any other protected categories. It is also the company’s policy to comply with all applicable federal state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.