Sr. Project Coordinator - Engineering

Daikin Applied Americas; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 4,869,816 - 7,990,080; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Paid sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Daikin Applied Americas is seeking a Sr. Compliance Coordinator to support certification with UL and ETL for chiller products. This in-office Staunton, VA role requires coordinating with engineers and PMs to plan, organize, and execute project milestones on time and within budget.

The candidate will manage agency files, assist engineers, prepare status reports, and help maintain schedules while tracking issues and communicating with stakeholders across a large geography.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of five years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, etc.).
• Demonstrated initiative and strong work ethic.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary Daikin Applied contact for Chillers and coordinate testing with UL/ETL.
• Support the Compliance Engineer, Lead Engineer or PM with reports, escalations, testing, and meeting coordination.
• Maintain agency files and communicate status, key dates and requirements to engineers.
• Assist with revisions to compliance schedules by generating tasks, estimates, dependencies and milestones.
• Track compliance issues and provide timely updates to stakeholders.
• Coordinate end-user training sessions and logistics as applicable.
• Communicate all issues to management before critical status.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025! Daikin Applied is seeking a Sr. Compliance Coordinator to provide critical, timely administrative support to ensure compliance with certifying agencies (UL and ETL) for new and legacy chiller products. The role requires working in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment with Engineers, Project Managers, and other key players to transition, organize, plan, coordinate, and execute projects on time and on budget. It involves managing multiple complex projects across a large geography while ensuring efficient resource use.

Location: Staunton, VA – In office

Your Responsibilities

• Act as the Daikin Applied point of contact for Chillers and coordinate testing and the exchange of engineering information with certifying agencies (UL and ETL).
• Provide execution assistance to the Compliance Engineer, Lead Engineer or PM by preparing status reports, supporting project escalation, scheduling testing, and coordinating meetings and completion of forms.
• Maintain product and component agency files, ensuring they are up to date and all testing is current; communicate status, key dates and upcoming requirements to the appropriate engineer or responsible person.
• Assist with revisions to compliance schedules by generating tasks, estimates, dependencies and milestones.
• Track compliance issues and collaborate with the team to provide timely status updates to the business line or other interested parties.
• Coordinate end‑user training, including setting up sessions and logistics when applicable.
• Communicate all issues to management prior to reaching critical status.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of five years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, etc.).
• Demonstrated initiative, problem‑solving skills and strong work ethic.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including well‑developed listening abilities and the capacity to interpret business and/or client needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge or interest in HVAC products and services.
• PMI certifications.

Your Benefits

• Multiple medical insurance plan options, plus dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid time off and company‑paid holidays.
• Paid sick time in accordance with federal, state and local law.
• Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service.

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

The typical hourly rate range for this position is $35.25 – $58.03 in Virginia. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade for this role. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including skills, qualifications, experience and location.

If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied!