Project Coordinator

Dematic

Grand Rapids, MIFresher2h agovia LinkedIn

About the Role

The Project Coordinator supports the successful delivery of the organization’s projects, typically with a scope of up to $5M, and focused on point solution (PS) and/or distributor projects. This role focuses on strengthening project leadership skills, cross-functional awareness, and the ability to contribute to engineering in moderately complex environments. The role focuses on developing project management fundamentals, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and change management. It emphasizes collaboration and relationship-building within project teams, while helping align project outcomes with stakeholder expectations under the guidance of execution leadership.

Operating with guidance and supervision, the Project Coordinator develops and leverages project management skills to:

  • Support project teams through various project execution phases, seeking support and guidance when needed.
  • Contribute to ensuring project execution aligns with organizational strategy and business goals.
  • Contribute to the delivery of projects on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
  • Support a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within project teams.
  • Complete engineering design in either mechanical or controls engineering scope.
  • Write and execute acceptance testing plans.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own project set up across business systems.
  • Coordinate project and resource scheduling, including calendar and capacity planning.
  • Maintain systems and task trackers for internal reporting.
  • Organize and document internal and external meetings.
  • Track execution milestones and deliverables to ensure established deadlines are met.
  • Monitor project performance, identify risks, and escalate issues as necessary.
  • Assist in preparation for customer-facing and external reporting.
  • Facilitate communication with cross-functional teams including internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements & Tech Stack

  • Microsoft Office skill set, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Working knowledge of SAP and Salesforce is preferred.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or equivalent experience in project coordination, administration, or a similar role.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail.
  • Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively with a problem-solving mindset.
  • Ability to work independently while supporting a team.

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