Project Coordinator

TAI; Owings Mills, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO and holidays

401(k) with employer match

Profit sharing

Overtime eligibility

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

TAI in Owings Mills, MD seeks a Back Project Coordinator to support capital and operational projects from inception through completion. You will partner with Project Managers, vendors, contractors, and operations teams to keep schedules on track and ensure clear, timely communication.

You will develop and maintain project schedules in Smartsheet, track milestones, prepare status reports, and assist with budget updates and cost tracking.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
• 2-5 years project coordination or administration experience.
• Smartsheet experience required.
• Experience supporting multiple concurrent projects.
• Industrial manufacturing, chemical processing, construction, engineering, or capital projects experience preferred.
• MS Office proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with scheduling and reporting tools.
• ERP systems knowledge (Aptean Ross, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite or similar) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in the coordination and execution of capital and operational projects.
• Maintain project documentation, files, meeting notes, and action item logs.
• Track project milestones, deliverables, and key dates.
• Prepare project status reports, dashboards, and executive summaries.
• Assist with project closeout documentation and turnover packages.
• Develop and maintain project schedules using Smartsheet and other PM tools.
• Monitor schedule progress and identify delays or risks.
• Collect updates from internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain project dashboards and reporting metrics.
• Support project forecasting and progress tracking.

Skills

Smartsheet experience

Multi-project coordination

MS Office proficiency

Scheduling & reporting

Vendor & procurement coordination

Communication & meetings

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Smartsheet

ERP systems

AP/PO systems

Job description

Back Project Coordinator Engineering Owings Mills , Maryland Full-Time Sep 16, 2026

About the Role

Join a dynamic project team where you'll play a central role in driving the successful execution of capital projects from inception through completion. As a Project Coordinator, you'll partner closely with Project Managers, vendors, contractors, and operational teams to keep projects on track, maintain critical schedules and reporting, and ensure seamless communication across stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized professional who enjoys managing multiple priorities and making a tangible impact on complex industrial projects.

About TAI

TAI brings together engineering, construction, systems integration, on-site services, and technical services — combining proven execution with trusted expertise to support clients across the entire project lifecycle. Team members at TAI are capable, well-rounded, flexible, and optimistic. We have found that the best employees are the ones who recognize the importance of what they do and the ones who let that guide them in the actions they take. More than any skill, we seek people who make decisions that support the common good. We work for our clients, and we work for one another.

Here’s a glimpse into your day to day

Project Administration

• Support Project Managers in the coordination and execution of capital and operational projects.
• Maintain project documentation, files, meeting notes, and action item logs.
• Track project milestones, deliverables, and key dates.
• Prepare project status reports, dashboards, and executive summaries.
• Assist with project closeout documentation and turnover packages.

Scheduling & Project Controls

• Develop and maintain project schedules using Smartsheet and other project management tools.
• Monitor schedule progress and identify potential delays or risks.
• Collect project updates from internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and vendors.
• Maintain project dashboards and reporting metrics.
• Support project forecasting and progress tracking activities.

Financial & Cost Management

• Assist with project cost tracking and budget monitoring.
• Prepare monthly accrual reports and collect supporting documentation.
• Support invoice review and reconciliation activities.
• Maintain project cost logs and expenditure reports.
• Assist Project Managers with budget updates and financial reporting.

Procurement Support

• Create and process purchase requisitions and purchase order requests.
• Track purchase order status and coordinate with procurement and finance teams.
• Monitor vendor quotations, contracts, and project commitments.
• Maintain procurement logs and equipment tracking reports.
• Assist with vendor onboarding and documentation requirements.

Meetings & Communications

• Schedule and coordinate project meetings.
• Distribute meeting agendas, minutes, and action item registers.
• Follow up with stakeholders to obtain project updates and required deliverables.
• Facilitate communication between project teams, contractors, suppliers, and operations personnel.
• Ensure project information is communicated accurately and timely.

You’ll be a perfect fit if you have

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field preferred.
• 2-5 years of project coordination, project administration, engineering support, or construction project experience.
• Smartsheet experience required.
• Experience supporting multiple concurrent projects.
• Industrial manufacturing, chemical processing, construction, engineering, or capital project experience preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with project scheduling and reporting tools.
• Familiarity with purchase requisition and PO processes.
• Basic understanding of project budgeting, accruals, and cost tracking.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Aptean Ross, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar is a plus.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay: $90,000-110,000 annually (depending upon experience)
• Eligible for overtime pay
• Annual Profit Sharing Bonus (variable)
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Health Benefits: Employee through family level coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurances. Company funded life and long-term disability insurances. Short Term Disability, FSA, HSA, EAP, and supplemental life insurances (employee – family) are also available!
• 401(k)with employer match

Other Offerings

• The opportunity to make a real impact on a variety of industry-leading projects.
• The ability to balance your work and family activities.
• Flexible work schedule
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment that values creativity and innovation.
• A chance to learn and grow alongside some of the brightest minds in engineering.
• Professional Development, Tuition Reimbursement, and Association Membership Reimbursements.