Project Coordinator

KION•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

The Project Coordinator supports the Project Management team by organizing, documenting, and coordinating project activities to help ensure efficient execution, on-time delivery, and alignment with business objectives. The role includes setting up and configuring projects across enterprise systems, maintaining project plans and records, coordinating communication and meetings, tracking progress and risks, and supporting project administration and compliance activities. The estimated base pay range is $65,000–$140,000 at the time of posting. Final compensation depends on factors including work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills. Dematic states that it provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment across employment terms and conditions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field.
1–3 years of experience in project coordination, project administration, or a related role.
Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to support cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate project documentation and records.
Ability to identify risks, solve problems, and proactively follow up on action items.
Experience with project management and collaboration tools such as SAP, PWA, MyProjectApp, or similar platforms.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with project management methodologies, frameworks, or certifications.

Responsibilities

Set up and configure new projects across enterprise systems, including SAP, PWA, and MyProjectApp.
Create, maintain, and update project plans, schedules, task trackers, and project documentation.
Prepare project turnovers to Project Managers and ensure deliverables are completed within established service level agreements (SLAs).
Coordinate project meetings, document decisions and action items, and follow up on tasks.
Track project milestones, deliverables, risks, issues, and dependencies, escalating concerns when appropriate.
Facilitate communication and collaboration among project teams, internal departments, and external partners.
Prepare project status reports, dashboards, and stakeholder updates.
Support resource coordination, procurement activities, budget tracking, and other project administration as needed.
Research permitting requirements and jurisdictional regulations to support project readiness and compliance.
Ensure projects follow established project management standards, processes, and documentation requirements.