Project Coordinator

Elliott Company; Jeannette (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ebara Elliott Energy is seeking a proactive Project Coordinator to support Project Managers in driving manufacturing-related projects from initiation to completion. You will coordinate timelines, resources, and deliverables across engineering, production, quality, procurement, and logistics to meet milestones on time and within budget.

The role requires organizing tasks, managing data, and facilitating communication across teams, with a focus on ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Industrial Technology, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 1–3 years of experience supporting projects in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and MS Project or equivalent scheduling software)
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) is a strong plus
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to read basic technical drawings or manufacturing documentation
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement principles is preferred

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the schedules of orders associated with non-capital items, being simple purchased items and small sub-assemblies
• Assist Project Managers in planning and executing their capital projects
• Coordinate timelines, resources, and deliverables across departments including engineering, production, and supply chain
• Organize and facilitate meetings
• Maintain and update project schedules, Gantt charts, and trackers
• Collect, prepare, and organize technical documentation associated with orders
• Liaise with purchasing and suppliers
• Track status of parts and sub-assemblies throughout the life of the order
• Handle expediting duties as required
• Facilitate internal communication between shop floor personnel, supervisors, engineers, and leadership
• Record and distribute meeting notes, track action items, and follow up on outstanding tasks
• Monitor project risks and report issues that could affect timelines, cost, or quality
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards throughout project phases

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent interpersonal communication

Ability to read technical drawings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/Industrial tech/Business

Tools

MS Project

Excel

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

Overview & Responsibilities

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Project Coordinator to support Project Managers in driving manufacturing-related projects from initiation to completion. This role will support cross-functional teams—including engineering, production, quality, procurement, and logistics—to ensure project milestones are met on time, within scope, and within budget. The ideal candidate has experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting and excels at organizing tasks, managing data, and facilitating communication across teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage the schedules of orders associated with non-capital items, being simple purchased items and small sub-assemblies.
• Assist Project Managers in planning and executing their capital projects.
• Coordinate timelines, resources, and deliverables across departments including engineering, production, and supply chain.
• Organize and facilitate meetings.
• Maintain and update project schedules, Gantt charts, and trackers.
• Collect, prepare, and organize technical documentation associated with orders.
• Liaise with purchasing and suppliers.
• Track status of parts and sub-assemblies throughout the life of the order.
• Handle expediting duties as required.
• Facilitate internal communication between shop floor personnel, supervisors, engineers, and leadership.
• Record and distribute meeting notes, track action items, and follow up on outstanding tasks.
• Monitor project risks and report issues that could affect timelines, cost, or quality.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards throughout project phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Industrial Technology, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 1–3 years of experience supporting projects in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and MS Project or equivalent scheduling software)
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) is a strong plus
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to read basic technical drawings or manufacturing documentation
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement principles is preferred

Preferred Attributes

• Self-starter with a hands-on, “get things done” mindset
• Able to work on the production floor and in an office environment
• Comfortable managing multiple projects or tasks in parallel
• Certification in CAPM, PMP, or Lean Six Sigma is a plus

Working Conditions

• Role will be based at a manufacturing site with regular time spent on the production floor
• Occasional overtime or weekend work may be required to meet production or installation schedules
• PPE may be required when working in designated manufacturing zones

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Note: Resumes submitted to any Ebara Elliott Energy employee without a current, signed and valid contract in place with the Ebara Elliott Energy recruiting team will become the property of Ebara Elliott Energy and no search fees will be paid. We are proud of our legacy, but our focus is on the future, putting our tradition of innovation to work on the new challenges facing global energy production and processes. Using advanced technologies, producing high-quality products, and offering reliable services are just a few of the ways that Ebara Elliott Energy is doing its part to contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable future. As a solution provider in the energy industry, Ebara Elliott Energy designs, manufactures, and services technically advanced centrifugal and axial compressors, steam turbines, power recovery expanders, custom pumps, and cryogenic products used in the petrochemical, refining, oil & gas, and liquefied gas industries, as well as in power applications. We employ 2,300 people in 30 locations around the world. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ebara Corporation, a major industrial conglomerate headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Ebara employs 19,000 people and has sales of US $5 billion. Learn about the latest happenings at Ebara Elliott Energy and submit your resume/CV to be considered for future job openings. You can do this clicking Get Started below and provide us with your basic contact information and resume.