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Project Coordinator

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Wood

10d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Engineering
  • Cape Town

AI generated summary

  • You need a relevant university degree or equivalent experience, 3-8 years in project delivery, and skills in data collection, analysis, and relationship building within a project team.
  • You will manage project scope, schedule, and budget, oversee progress, communicate with stakeholders, and ensure quality and safety, while resolving issues and tracking performance.

Requirements

  • Typically requires University degree in relevant technical discipline or equivalent combination of qualifications and experience
  • Typically requires 3-8 years in a project delivery environment and have gained;
  • An understanding of metrics and data collection and analysis methods as well as business awareness and ability to develop relationships across the project team to facilitate data collection.

Responsibilities

  • Create delivery excellence across assigned project, provide certainty and confidence to the customer/project sponsor, and robust control of project scope, schedule, cost and risk.
  • Responsible for the implementation and completion of a defined small project or sub set of a larger project; managing scope, cost, schedule and risk, managing change and ensuring appropriate reporting and governance is in place.
  • Supports the project team by overseeing and monitoring project progress according to agreed measures and organizational procedures, recommending corrective action where necessary.
  • Responsible for ensuring that scope is defined and understood, schedule is adhered to, cost/budget targets are met and for managing safety and risk.
  • Requires knowledge and experience of the technical/functional area being managed and an awareness of the business issues.
  • This role covers positions responsible for effective management of less complex projects, typically with a single technical focus (eg engineering, procurement or construction) and low risk profile due to contract terms and conditions, and positions responsible for delivering small functional projects or portions of larger functional projects.
  • Responsible for directing, organizing and controlling activities on small to medium sized projects or portions or larger projects under the direction of a Project Manager/Director.
  • Budget responsibility for scope.
  • Contributes to and reviews the project proposal and/or consolidated plan to determine timeframe, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing the project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of the project.
  • Defines/designs activities, starting from existing solutions.
  • Provides the interface and maintains a confident relationship with other contributors to the project.
  • Contributes to setting project evaluation parameters.
  • Negotiates minor changes to project scope or specification with the project sponsor/customer.
  • Interacts with the project sponsor/customer at a tactical level.
  • Regularly reviews and reports project progress to senior management and/or the sponsor/customer.
  • May manage relationships with external suppliers at a tactical level.
  • Solves problems requiring investigation and interpretation.
  • Conducts kick off meetings and work initiation processes.
  • Attends customer meetings and assists with determination of project requirements.
  • Assists in the drafting and issuance of project proposals, tenders, budgets, cash flow, plans, procedures and preliminary schedules.
  • Prepares project organization charts.
  • Chairs progress/site/closeout meetings as appropriate and distribute minutes to all project team members.
  • Tracks the progress and quality of work being performed by project team members, assuring outputs meet quality standards and capturing lessons learned.
  • Uses project scheduling and control tools to monitor project plans, work hours, budgets and expenditures.
  • Effectively and accurately communicates relevant project information to the customer and project team.
  • Assists in the review of Contractor quotations.
  • Keeps the Project Sponsor/Customer and other stakeholders informed about project status and issues that may impact customer relations, flagging early signs of schedule or budget slippage in order to agree corrective actions.
  • Anticipates and takes pre-emptive action to address potential conflict situations that may impact on project delivery.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of a Project Coordinator?

The primary responsibility of a Project Coordinator is to create delivery excellence across assigned projects, manage project scope, schedule, cost, and risk, and ensure appropriate reporting and governance are in place.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Typically, a University degree in a relevant technical discipline or an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience is required.

How many years of experience are needed for this role?

Typically, 3-8 years of experience in a project delivery environment is required.

What specific skills are necessary for a Project Coordinator?

A Project Coordinator should have an understanding of metrics and data collection and analysis methods, as well as the ability to develop relationships across the project team to facilitate data collection.

What types of projects will the Project Coordinator manage?

The Project Coordinator will manage less complex projects, typically with a single technical focus, as well as small functional projects or portions of larger functional projects.

Will the Project Coordinator interact with customers?

Yes, the Project Coordinator will interact with the project sponsor/customer at a tactical level and maintain relationships to ensure project requirements are understood.

What is included in the responsibilities related to project progress?

Responsibilities include overseeing and monitoring project progress, recommending corrective actions, tracking quality of work, and regularly reporting project updates to senior management and stakeholders.

Is there budget responsibility associated with this role?

Yes, the Project Coordinator has budget responsibility for the scope of their projects.

Will the role involve vendor or supplier interactions?

Yes, the Project Coordinator may manage relationships with external suppliers at a tactical level.

Does Wood support diversity in hiring?

Yes, Wood is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce and considers all suitably qualified applicants based on objective criteria.

Energy
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1912
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Wood is a global engineering and consulting company that provides services to various industries, including energy, infrastructure, and environmental sectors. They offer a wide range of engineering, project management, and technical consulting services to help clients design, build, and operate their projects. Their ultimate mission is to contribute to the sustainable development of the world by delivering innovative and efficient solutions to complex challenges. Wood's purpose is to create a positive impact by supporting their clients in achieving their goals while minimising environmental impacts and enhancing the well-being of communities they serve. Through their expertise and commitment to excellence, they aim to drive positive change and make a difference in the industries they operate in.

Culture & Values

  • Care

  • Commitment

  • Courage