Project Coordinator I

Description

About KAEKO:

KAEKO, Inc. is an A/E design firm with expert staff that plans, designs, and executes complex MEP projects in the semi-conductor industry as well as Mechanical and Production Engineering, Civil and Structural for land development projects. Our team includes engineering and design staff in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Structural and Architectural disciplines. 

At KAEKO we strive for the highest level of customer service throughout the entire project life cycle. We believe in managing client expectations through excellent communication. From project kick-off to completion, our team utilizes this approach to deliver projects that exceed expectations.

Requirements

Summary of Position Responsibilities:

KAEKO is seeking a Project Coordinator I. The Project Coordinator I is responsible for the engineering and technical disciplines of ongoing projects and will establish inspection criteria for the proper implementation of all the elements of a project. These responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Preparing, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring of assigned engineering projects
• Formulating project parameters and assigning responsibilities to the most capable employees and monitoring the project team
• Interacting with clients, interpreting their needs and requirements, and representing them in the field
• Performing quality control tasks on budgets, schedules, plans, and personnel performance and reporting on the project's status.
• Cooperating and communicating with the project manager and other project participants and collaborating with senior engineers to create more efficient project methods and to maintain the project's profitability.
• Reviewing the engineering tasks and initiating the necessary corrective actions
• Developing specifications for the project's needed equipment
• Creating frameworks to measure the project's metrics and data collection.
• Establishing field test methods and methods for monitoring the quality of those tests
• Ensuring the project's compliance with the applicable codes, practices, policies, performance standards, and specifications
• Organize and schedule appointments.
• Coordinate meetings and take detailed meeting minutes.
• Set up and manage support functions covering planning, tracking, reporting and internal communication.
• Act as the point of contact for internal and external clients

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 1 year of experience as a Project Coordinator or Administrative Assistant 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, and highly adaptable to learning new software and technology.
• Proficient in a Project Management Software, Microsoft Project
• Understanding the importance of excellent customer service and maintaining a positive attitude
• Professionally perform multiple, detailed-oriented tasks with simultaneous deadlines
• Must possess exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to work both individually and with a team. 
• Self-starter and capable of working without constant direction. 
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Possess strong work ethic, integrity, and loyalty.
• Team player with the ability to work well under pressure.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

This position outlines the basic tasks and requirements for the position noted. It is not a comprehensive listing of all job duties. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

KAEKO provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, KAEKO complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

KAEKO expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.