Project Coordinator

Overview

Responsibilities

• Develop and promote department standards for project controls practices
• Advise and assist in the setup of project control methods for large projects, including:
  • Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
  • Scheduling and planning
  • Cost estimating and accounting
  • Reporting and metrics
• Provide training to project personnel on project controls and their role within the six step project management process
• Guide and mentor less experienced project controls staff in planning and scheduling activities
• Support Project Managers by preparing project schedules, cost analyses, tracking tools, and performance reports
• Perform initial project setup for all project controls components on large initiatives
• Promote and support the Project Office and establish the project controls function within it
• Maintain expertise in modern and emerging techniques for project planning, scheduling, and cost estimating
• Represent the project controls function in meetings and initiatives to standardize best practices across the organization
• Provide ongoing support and advanced ( super user ) expertise for the Online Project Management System
• Track and report key project performance metrics, including:
  • Earned Value
  • Cost Performance Index (CPI)
  • Schedule Performance Index (SPI)
  • Cost and schedule variance
  • Resource allocation and utilization
• Perform resource leveling and capacity analysis as required
• Establish and maintain WBS standards in coordination with senior project cost controls leadership
• Deliver individual and group training on project controls tools and methodologies

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience in project controls, project planning, scheduling, and cost management
• Strong understanding of project management processes and performance measurement techniques
• Hands on experience with project scheduling, estimating, reporting, and earned value analysis
• Ability to train, mentor, and provide direction to project personnel and junior project controls staff
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Experience supporting or administering online project management systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting large, complex, or multi disciplinary projects
• Advanced knowledge of earned value management and resource optimization
• Experience working within a Project Management Office (PMO) or Project Office environment