Project Coordinator

at Obsidian Manufacturing Industries, Inc. in Rockford, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Project Coordinator

Obsidian Manufacturing Industries, Inc. is seeking a responsible Project Coordinator to administer and organize various types of projects, from simple activities to more complex plans.

Project Coordinator responsibilities include working closely with several teams within our facility to prepare comprehensive action plans, including resources, timeframes and budgets for projects. You will perform various coordinating tasks, such as scheduling and risk management discovery, along with administrative duties, such as maintaining project documentation and handling financial queries.

To succeed in this role, you should have excellent time management and communication skills, as you will collaborate with customers and internal teams to deliver results on deadlines. Our Project Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the schedule, budget and details of a given task are well organized. They communicate with management, sales, purchasing, engineering and production teams to keep everyone on board about any changes to the project plan. In addition, they organize reporting, plan meetings and provide updates to all stakeholders.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• Monitor current projects and coordinate all stakeholders to keep workflow on track
• Ensure project aligns with set strategy and budget
• Organize and plan meetings with managers; record minutes and take detailed notes during meetings
• Arrange and manage team goals, project schedules, and new information as well as keeping all material up to date
• Communicate timeline changes and new information to stakeholders; track project changes and adjust schedules as needed
• Organize all project-related paperwork; ensure all materials needed are current and properly filed and stored
• Track and analyze project risks and recommend improvements; strategize with managers when needed

Key Competencies

• Communication skills - written and verbal
• Planning, organizing, and prioritizing
• Problem assessment and problem solving
• Information gathering and monitoring
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Comfortable with routinely shifting demands
• High degree of attention to detail

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in communications, business, administration, or related field OR equivalent experience
• Previous experience in project coordinating is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Superior computer skills; well-versed in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Adobe
• Able to work effectively with deadlines
• Flexible and able to work several different aspects of a project or on multiple projects
• Able to produce quality work with strict deadlines

WE OFFER:

Competitive hourly wage

Paid holidays

Paid vacation and personal time

Medical plan with Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

JOB TYPE:

Full time

On Site

DISCLAIMER:

This job description does not state or imply that the listed duties are the only responsibilities to be performed by the employee occupying the position. Employees are expected to follow all other job-related tasks and to perform any other job-related duties requested in the course of their employment. Requirements are representative of the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities to perform this job successfully; the employee should possess the abilities or aptitude to perform each duty proficiently. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” employment relationship. The Company reserves the right to change the requirements of the position to meet the changing needs of the Company. Changes may include, but are not limited to, the essential duties and the qualifications required for the position.

Obsidian Manufacturing Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.