Project Coordinator

Amentum company; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

PTO

Stock purchase plan

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Project Coordinator to join its Advanced Solutions Group. The role supports project managers in planning, scheduling, cost estimates, specifications, and communications, interfacing with engineering and procurement teams across multiple client programs.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in technical projects, with familiarity in MS Project and procurement processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of technical project experience.
• Experience with capital expenditure project processes.
• Familiarity with MS Project and procurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers with planning, scheduling, cost estimates, specs, requirements, deliverables and team communications.
• Coordinate workflows with engineering and functional groups to align with the project control plan.
• Track progress, resources, ETCs, change requests, pricing, and client deliverables; identify issues.
• Assist procurement: vet suppliers, coordinate bids, contracts, change orders, feedback on performance.
• Interface with customers and internal/external teams to ensure information flow.
• Assist in developing new business opportunities and gathering data for estimates and planning.
• Support audits and quality improvements and disposition of non-conforming products.

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

Cost estimation

Vendor coordination

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

PeopleSoft

Job description

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative solutions, supporting critical missions across defense, intelligence, energy, and civilian sectors. Our people are our competitive advantage, driven by purpose, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering excellence for our customers and communities.

We are seeking a Project Coordinator to join Amentum’s Advanced Solutions Group. Candidates may be based at our Tullahoma, TN; Farmington Hills, MI; or Greenville, SC office.

Our Advanced Solutions Group delivers the design, construction, and operation of unique and complex research and development facilities across the nuclear, automotive, motorsports, defense, and aerospace industries. Our team has supported an impressive range of clients, including Audi, Boeing, BMW, Fiat Chrysler, Ford, Honda, General Motors, NASA, the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Department of Energy, Volkswagen, and organizations throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Support Project Managers with project planning, scheduling, cost estimates, specifications, requirements, deliverables, and team communications.
• Coordinate workflows with engineering teams and functional groups, including project accounting, project controls, and project administration, to ensure information is communicated in accordance with the project control plan.
• Track project progress, resource usage, estimates to complete (ETCs), change requests, pricing, and client-side project tracking deliverables; identify problem areas and recommend corrective actions.
• Support procurement activities by vetting potential suppliers, coordinating bidding, assisting with subcontract and major vendor contracts, coordinating change orders, and providing feedback on supplier performance.
• Interface effectively with customers, internal resources and functional groups, project teams, and external suppliers.
• Assist in developing new business opportunities and gathering information needed to support project estimates and planning.
• Support project and process quality audits, track and assist with the disposition of non-conforming products, and recommend opportunities for process improvement.
• Interpret internal and external business issues, consider multiple perspectives, recommend best practices, and assist in resolving project delivery issues using established solutions and procedures.
• Balance technical quality with cost and schedule requirements while maintaining an effective interface between the client and project team.
• Manage projects of limited scope within contractual cost and schedule requirements, including reviewing documentation and deliverables for quality and quantity.
• Work independently with guidance in the most complex or technical situations while following established deadlines, priorities, and limits of authority, with project progress reviewed by higher management.

Required Qualifications:

• US citizenship is required to comply with government customer requirements and/or applicable government regulations.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and a minimum of 5 years of technical project experience, such as engineering or construction. Advanced degrees may substitute for years of engineering experience.
• Demonstrated performance on assignments of increasing responsibility.
• Comprehensive depth and/or breadth of expertise in capital expenditure project processes and organizational management, including marketing, design, procurement, fabrication and installation, and turnover processes.
• Familiarity with project scheduling tools, such as Microsoft Project, as well as procurement processes and project management tools.
• Strong communication skills, both in person and virtually through platforms such as Microsoft Teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with contracting specification processes and assembling procurement packages based on AIA MasterSpec or USG SpecsIntact.
• Familiarity with financial/procurement systems such as PeopleSoft experience.

Description of Work Environment:

• Work will mainly be performed in an inside-office environment.
• Minimal travel to customer sites may be required.

This is a workforce planning requisition, we will be considering candidates at all levels for contingent and funded openings.

Compensation Details:

75,000 - 115,000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

10/07/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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