Project Coordinator, Engineering

CoolSys Energy Design - Consulting Engineers; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Rx

401(K) with Company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

ID Theft Protection

Job summary

CoolSys Energy Design - Consulting Engineers is seeking a full‑time Project Coordinator to support project managers and technical staff by coordinating documentation, schedules, and communications throughout the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail‑oriented, and proactive, with 5+ years of admin or coordination experience in a professional services environment. The role involves multi‑project support within an engineering context and requires strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of administrative or project coordination experience in a professional services environment (engineering, architecture, construction, legal, or similar).
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with project management or document management systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to project managers and project teams across multiple active projects.
• Assist with preparation, formatting, and coordination of proposals, contracts, project reports, and client deliverables.
• Support project setup, tracking, and closeout processes, including maintaining project files and documentation.
• Coordinate project‑related meetings, including scheduling, agendas, minutes, and follow‑up action items.
• Prepare professional written communications for clients, consultants, and internal project teams.
• Assist with task tracking, deadlines, and deliverable coordination to support on‑time project execution.
• Plan and coordinate project‑oriented meetings, lunch‑and‑learns, staff events, and office activities.
• Maintain office and project calendars, including conference rooms and key deadlines.
• Answer phones and assist with reception and front desk coverage as needed.
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail, overnight shipments, and document distribution.
• Maintain office supplies and assist with general office organization and efficiency improvements.
• File, scan, shred, and maintain digital and physical project records in accordance with company standards.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Assist with research, special projects, and strategic initiatives as assigned.
• Provide project‑related administrative and accounting support as directed by Accounting Senior Staff.
• Assist with tracking project‑related expenses, rental cars, and other administrative project costs.

Skills

5+ years experience

Organizational skills

Written & verbal communication

Independent work

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Project Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

CoolSys solves the most complex challenges in refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, engineering, and energy management. With over 3,700 associates nationwide, we deliver tailored solutions to help businesses cut costs, improve equipment performance, and reduce emissions.

CoolSys solves the most complex challenges in refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, engineering, and energy management. With over 3,700 associates nationwide, we deliver tailored solutions to help businesses cut costs, improve equipment performance, and reduce emissions.

Our services include HVAC and refrigeration equipment sourcing, installation, repair, maintenance, monitoring, and optimization. We also offer engineering design, energy resilience and consumption optimization, asset recycling, and seamless multi‑site rollouts across states.

CoolSys serves over 45,000 customer locations in industries like retail, food service, commercial, data centers, industrial, and pharmaceuticals.

No wonder Newsweek named CoolSys one of America’s Greatest Workplaces!

We understand that hiring great people is the foundation of everything we do.

Our employee benefits packages include:

• Competitive pay from $28-31/HR+ depending on experience
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription coverage.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and floating holiday.
• 401(K) with Company match.
• Company sponsored life insurance, as well as optional AD&D, short and long‑term disability.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts on vehicles, hotels, theme parks, select cell phone bills and so much more.
• Pet Insurance.
• Legal Plan, and ID Theft Protection.

Summary

To support our rapid growth, CoolSys Energy Design - Consulting Engineers (CED) is seeking a full‑time Project Coordinator to join our team. This role is integral to supporting project managers and technical staff by coordinating project documentation, schedules, and communications throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail‑oriented, and proactive, with experience supporting projects in a professional services environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to project managers and project teams across multiple active projects.
• Assist with preparation, formatting, and coordination of proposals, contracts, project reports, and client deliverables.
• Support project setup, tracking, and closeout processes, including maintaining project files and documentation.
• Coordinate project‑related meetings, including scheduling, agendas, minutes, and follow‑up action items.
• Prepare professional written communications for clients, consultants, and internal project teams.
• Assist with task tracking, deadlines, and deliverable coordination to support on‑time project execution.
• Plan and coordinate project‑oriented meetings, lunch‑and‑learns, staff events, and office activities.
• Maintain office and project calendars, including conference rooms and key deadlines.
• Answer phones and assist with reception and front desk coverage as needed.
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail, overnight shipments, and document distribution.
• Maintain office supplies and assist with general office organization and efficiency improvements.
• File, scan, shred, and maintain digital and physical project records in accordance with company standards.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Assist with research, special projects, and strategic initiatives as assigned.
• Provide project‑related administrative and accounting support as directed by Accounting Senior Staff.
• Assist with tracking project‑related expenses, rental cars, and other administrative project costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field (preferred but not required).
• Minimum of 5 years of administrative or project coordination experience in a professional services environment (engineering, architecture, construction, legal, or similar).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with project management or document management systems is a plus.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively with project teams.
• Professional demeanor with a strong commitment to confidentiality and accuracy.

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