Project Coordinator - Kendall Electric

The Kendall Group, Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kendall Group, Inc. is seeking a Project Coordinator to plan and oversee location projects, ensuring on-time delivery and stakeholder satisfaction. You will track progress, forecast challenges, and prepare reports while coordinating with Sales, Quotations, and Operations.

The role requires at least 1 year in project coordination or logistics, an associate degree, and strong report-writing and MS Office skills. CRM updates and cross-functional collaboration are part of the job.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in project coordination or logistics coordination.
• Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of skills and experience.
• Excellent report writing and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Identify goals and requirements of each project to start planning.
• Track progress, forecast challenges, and report status to stakeholders.
• Coordinate truck delivery and pickup schedules and timelines.
• Create and maintain documentation, quotes, and pricing records.
• Host kickoff, mid-point, and post-mortem meetings for projects.
• Ensure customer satisfaction, safety, quality, and team performance.

Skills

Customer Focus

Results Oriented

Accountability

Teamwork

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Smartsheets

MS Project

Job description

About The Kendall GroupThe Kendall Group is comprised of eight divisions with 75+ locations in ten states. Combined, we serve the Electrical, Automation, Pipe, Valve, and Fitting products, Steam, Lighting, Industrial Controls, and Instrumentation Industries. The Kendall Group is a 100% employee-owned company. Kendall offers a great opportunity for a rewarding career.Why The Kendall Group?Our employee ownership model is the core of who we are. You will not only own part of the company, but you will own your future. At Kendall, you'll have opportunities to learn and grow while being coached and mentored along the way. We're that company where people stay! We're proud to say more than 60% of our associates have more than 5 years of tenure, and more than 40% have greater than 10 years. At Kendall, you will be valued and supported, your ideas will be heard, your voice will matter, and you'll work alongside incredible people who care about your success.Role Summary: Reporting to the Location/Satellite/Territory Manager, the Project Coordinator is responsible for planning and overseeing location projects to ensure they are completed in a timely fashion and to all stakeholders’ satisfaction. The Project Coordinator will track, forecast and report on project progress; including metrics and challenges, and communicate regularly with all stakeholders regarding project issues, decisions, and progress. The Project Coordinator ensures goals are met in areas including customer satisfaction, team member performance, quality, and safety.Exciting work you will do:The essential duties and responsibilities of the Project Coordinator position will consist of, but are not limited to, the following:Identify the goals and requirements of each projectCollect the necessary information to start a projectDevelop project strategy plansCoordinate truck delivery and pickup scheduleMaintain project timeframes, objectives, and communicationsCreate and maintain an open quote log for tracking purposesCreate and manage documentation, reports, and pricing records for projectsVerify data and analyze to suit the direction of the projectTrack, forecast, and report on project progress including metrics and challengesWork with Sales, Quotations, and Operations to implement/manage changes to ensure project goals are metProduce accurate and timely reporting of project status throughout its life cycleMeet with stakeholders regarding project issues, decisions, and progressUtilizing a CRM for entering project updates and communicating with fellow associatesHost start, mid, and post-mortem meetings to review a project from start to finish, assessing project strengths and areas for improvementEnsure goals are met in areas including customer satisfaction, safety, quality, and team member performanceManage and track product returnsPerform other duties and projects as assignedCompetencies you possess:Customer FocusResults, Action OrientedAccountability and ResponsibilityTeamwork and collaborationTime ManagementAttention to DetailWhat you’ll need:Work Experience: 1 years’ experience in project coordination, logistics coordination, or related fieldsEducation: Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of skills and experienceAnalytics/Computer Skills: Excellent report-writing skills and proficiency in Microsoft OfficeOrganization Skills: Excellent work ethic, good verbal and written communication skills; ability to lead projects of various sizesCross-functional skills: Ability to work well cross-functionally/handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environmentCommunication Skills: Ability to communicate well with all levels of the organization, as well as with customersPhysical, Mental and Visual Skills: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.Ability to see, talk and hearAbility to sit for 8 hours a dayPhysical Environment: Normal office environmentQualifications we prefer but don’t require:Work Experience: 3 years’ exp. in project coordination, exp. using project management softwareEducation: Bachelor’s degree in business or other related fieldAnalytics/Computer Skills: Knowledge of Smartsheets or MS ProjectThe Kendall Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.