Project Coordinator (Telecom Manufacturing)

TekCom Resources, Inc.

Newark, NJ

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$75,000
SKILLS
Change Requests/Orders, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Drawings, Construction Support, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Leadership, Manufacturing, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Multitasking, Order Delivery, Order Management, Order Processing, Organizational Skills, Project Schedule, Project/Program Coordination, Purchase Orders, Requirements Validation/Verification, SAP, SAP ECC (fka SAP R/3 and SAP ERP), Sales Support, Shipping Documents, Technical Drawing, Time Management, Up-Selling, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Newark, NJ
POSTED
30+ days ago
We are looking for a Project Coordinator from a manufacturing background to work for our international client in their New Jersey office/manufacturing plant.  

Project Coordinator –Manufacturing (On-Site | Newark, NJ)
We are seeking a highly organized, customer-facing Project Coordinator to manage customer-driven manufacturing projects from order entry through delivery. This full-time, on-site role close to Newark, NJ and partners closely with engineering, production, and customer service to ensure projects are executed accurately, on time, and to customer expectations.
Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, gathering and validating all project requirements

  • Coordinate project schedules, milestones, and deliverables using SAP and Basecamp

  • Issue project work statements and shop work orders;manage shipping and order documentation

  • Lead cross-functional coordination with engineering, production, quality, and manufacturing teams

  • Participate in engineering and production meetings to align priorities, capacity, and delivery timelines

  • Review construction drawings and support projects requiring knowledge of manufacturing and construction processes

  • Track open purchase orders, change orders, and production constraints;escalate risks as needed

  • Organize customer calls to maintain alignment, transparency, and satisfaction

  • Support sales and leadership with reporting, order status updates, and identification of upsell opportunities

  • Occasional travel to customer sites or job locations as required
Qualifications

  • Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment

  • Working knowledge of SAP ERP, Basecamp, Excel (Smartsheet a plus)

  • Ability to read and understand construction or technical drawings

  • Strong communication, organization, and customer-management skills

  • Proven ability to coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, production-driven setting

    Keywords: Project Coordination, Manufacturing, SAP, ERP, Basecamp, Excel, Smartsheet, Technical Drawings, Purchase Orders, Change Orders, Production

TekCom Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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