Project Coordinator, Logistics

CPG; Ashburn (VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CPG in Ashburn, VA is seeking a Project Coordinator, Logistics to support the Project Manager by preparing action plans, budgets and schedules. You will coordinate resources, manage risks and maintain documentation to ensure deadlines are met.

The role requires strong time management, excellent communication and a collaborative mindset to work with clients and internal teams. Office presence is required Mon-Thu with Fri remote; US citizenship is a condition.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field.
• Experience in project management from conception to deliver
• Ability to interpret flowcharts, schedules and action plans.
• Familiarity with risk management and QA control.
• Knowledge of file management and admin procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project activities, resources and information.
• Break projects into actions and set timeframes.
• Liaise with clients to define requirements, scope and objectives.
• Assign tasks to internal teams and assist with scheduling.
• Monitor progress and handle issues as they arise.
• Prepare budgets and monitor expenditures.
• Communicate project status to all participants.
• Create and maintain project documentation and reports.
• Ensure quality standards through QA inspections.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Skills

Project coordination

Time management

Communication

Budgeting

Risk management

Requirements

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

Bachelors in business

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Planner

Job description

Project Coordinator, Logistics

Location: Ashburn, VA In office in Ashburn Mon-Thur and Fri remote. (NOT FLEXIBLE)

Position Summary: The Project Coordinator responsibilities include working closely with our Project Manager to prepare comprehensive action plans, including resources, timeframes and budgets for projects. You will perform various coordinating tasks, like schedule and risk management, along with administrative duties, like maintaining project documentation and handling financial queries. To succeed in this role, you should have excellent time management and communication skills, as you'll collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver results on deadlines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate project management activities, resources, equipment and information.
• Break projects into doable actions and set timeframes.
• Liaise with clients to identify and define requirements, scope and objectives.
• Assign tasks to internal teams and assist with schedule management.
• Make sure that clients' needs are met as projects evolve.
• Help prepare budgets.
• Assess project risks and issues and provide solutions where applicable.
• Oversee project procurement management.
• Monitor project progress and handle any issues that arise.
• Act as the point of contact and communicate project status to all participants.
• Use tools to monitor working hours, plans and expenditures.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans and reports.
• Ensure standards and requirements are met through conducting quality assurance inspections.
• Maintaining and monitoring project plans, project schedules, work hours, budgets and expenditures.
• Providing administrative support as needed.
• Undertaking project tasks as required.
• Developing project strategies.
• Create a project management calendar for fulfilling each goal and objective.
• Other duties as assigned by the Project Manager.
• Must be a US Citizen

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field of study.
• Experience in project management, from conception to delivery.
• An ability to prepare and interpret flowcharts, schedules and step-by-step action plans.
• Familiarity with risk management and quality assurance control.
• Knowledge in file management, transcription, and other administrative procedures.

Computer Skills

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Project and Microsoft Planner.

Certificates and Licenses

• No certificates or licenses required

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No supervisory responsibilities

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; Standing and walking is required. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee must occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Pre Employment Requirements

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check, drug screening, and motor vehicle record (MVR) review, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Positions requiring driving must have an MVR that meets company and insurance carrier standards.

CPG is an equal opportunity employer. We will consider all employment applicants without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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