Project Coordinator

at  Roeslein Associates

POSITION SUMMARY:

The primary responsibility for the Project Coordinator will be to support various activities, from delivery of the engineering documents, scope, materials, schedule through the execution of the work and shipment of the Roeslein products to site. Traditionally, focuses on internal coordination of project phases two through four.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILL / ABILITY / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is required. Or, an Associate’s degree and 5 years of experience within Roeslein.
• Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in a technically related field is required. It is strongly preferred that two (2) years of that experience be as a Project Engineer, resident Construction Engineer, Project Coordinator, or a related position.
• Demonstrated history of strategic and tactical goal setting and attainment.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and excellent presentation skills are required.
• Strong organization, leadership, negotiation, and delegation skills are required.
• Must be able to interact effectively and diplomatically with a number of diverse people, both on an individual basis as well as within group situations.
• Must have the ability to develop lasting, positive customer relationships based on the ability to focus on customer satisfaction and to obtain the customer’s trust.
• Strong financial background including operations budget development, cost control, and capital spending justification is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of contract laws, jobsite safety procedures, and purchasing practices.
• Specific estimating skills for engineering, construction management, and mechanical and electrical construction services.
• Working knowledge of common scheduling concepts such as CPM, PERT, Gantt charts, resource loading, etc.; skill in the use of Roeslein’s scheduling software tools and must be able to create schedule reports for all audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills are required.
• Ability to acquire a working knowledge of Roeslein’s cost accounting system, gross profit targets, standards, policies, procedures, and general business philosophies.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent organization and planning skills.
• Ability to effectively learn and acquire new knowledge and skills.
• Computer skills and an in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Windows based programs are required. Specifically, strong skills in the use of MS Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint.
• Requires effective time management skills, personal conduct, and change management abilities.
• Ability to effectively interact with co-workers, clients, vendors, and other business contacts.
• Must comply with Roeslein’s core values for the safe and efficient operation of the business and maintain sound relationships among and with employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist project management with maintaining / updating various key project documents including schedules, scope of supply, ECI, & buy-out reports.
• Assist in the bidding process for project subcontractors.
• Assist project management in sub-contractor management, coordinating all sub-contractor activities, assuring scope is completed per specifications and schedule.
• Coordinate the schedule and delivery of the engineering documentation and materials to the sub-contractors.
• Assist Business Development with estimating and applications in developing estimates for project jobs.
• Assist project management in the implementation and tracking of all project activities across all phase of the project. Maintain all deadlines established with customer and project team.
• Participate with project management in completing the monthly projections for each project assigned.
• Assist project management with regular updates and distribution of the project control documents.
• Assist project management by coordinating the input from all project resource groups, including (but not limited to): Engineering, Technology/Consultants, Fabrication, Shipping, and Construction Resources.
• Must be able to fill the role of Project Manager on smaller capital projects with guidance from the Project Manager or Director.
• Provide on-site installation, start-up support, and site inspections when necessary.
• Travel domestically and internationally 10-50% per year and up to four (4) weeks duration.
• Regularly travel between St. Louis, MO Headquarters and manufacturing facility in Red Bud, IL.
• Develop and maintain relationships with employees at all locations.
• Conduct activities in a safe and healthy manner and work in accordance with established safety and company requirements.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promote a positive working environment in order to achieve the organization’s goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.