Position Summary
Benshaw is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Project Coordinator to support Project Management and Sales teams with administrative, coordination, and operational tasks across complex engineering and manufacturing projects. This role plays a critical part in ensuring projects move efficiently from order entry through execution by managing documentation, tracking timelines, coordinating internal stakeholders, and supporting customer communication.
The Project Coordinator will serve as a key liaison between Project Management, Sales, Engineering, Operations, and customers, helping drive accuracy, efficiency, and exceptional customer experience throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Project & Administrative Support
- Provide administrative and coordination support to Project Managers and Sales teams across multiple concurrent projects.
- Assist with project kickoff preparation, documentation, and internal communication.
- Maintain accurate project records, schedules, and documentation within ERP, CRM, and project management systems.
- Track key milestones, deliverables, and deadlines, escalating risks or delays as needed.
Sales & Order Support
- Support Sales with order processing, contract documentation, and customer communications.
- Assist with proposal documentation, pricing coordination, and customer correspondence.
- Ensure accuracy of project handoff from Sales to Project Management.
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Coordinate with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to ensure alignment on project requirements and timelines.
- Schedule meetings, prepare agendas, and document action items.
- Support internal and external stakeholder communication throughout the project lifecycle.
Reporting & Process Improvement
- Prepare project status reports, dashboards, and documentation for leadership and stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities to improve project coordination, documentation, and administrative processes.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within Project Management and Sales operations.
Qualifications
Required
- 2+ years of experience in project coordination, administrative support, sales support, or operations in a technical or manufacturing environment.
- Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Experience working with ERP/CRM systems and project tracking tools.
Preferred
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Experience in manufacturing, engineering, industrial equipment, or technical environments.
- Familiarity with project management methodologies and terminology.
- Ability to interpret technical documentation and drawings.
- Experience supporting cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.