Project Coordinator

Allied Universal • Kennesaw, GA

21h

About The Position

Join Allied Universal® Technology Services, a global leader in transforming the security industry. We integrate advanced technology — video surveillance, electronic access control, alarm monitoring and augmented solutions with physical security to help people feel safe. Whether you’re an installation technician, service technician, engineer, or project manager, you’ll discover rewarding opportunities to grow your career as part of a valued team. Apply today and be phenomenal—build a meaningful career while protecting what matters most through innovative security technology. Allied Universal® Technology Services is looking to hire a Project Coordinator. The Project Coordinator is responsible for providing administrative, project coordination, and implementation duties in support of branch Project Managers and Operations/Installation Manager. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong interpersonal, collaborative and organizational skills. The Project Coordinator will focus on improving and facilitating work-flow processes in accordance with the company policies and procedures, keeping in mind the overall core values of Allied Universal® Technology Services.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a very fast paced environment; capable of managing multiple projects, shifting competing priorities, and meeting deadlines
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with all employees, vendors, and executive level clients
• Excellent organization and analytical skills
• Ability to track multiple tasks and projects at one time and prioritize based on constantly evolving needs within the business
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite – Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Prior experience in project coordination or project management type role is preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform follow-up calls with clients, vendors, contractors and regulatory agencies to acquire status information, prompt production of deliverables and obtain approval process status.
• Assist with project-related regulatory permitting
• Create purchase order requests and subcontractor work orders
• Audit sales orders and create cost modifications
• Maintain budget tracking information and review reports for accuracy
• Schedule project-related and client meetings, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, tracking action items, and proactively following up on action items (pre-construction meetings and post project walk-throughs)
• Work with project managers to track execution of work plans, tracking deliverable dates and sending reminders to team members and subcontractors as appropriate
• Process shipping and receiving
• Filing and project-related data entry into ERP platform
• Complete Work Order and Subcontractor Forms as needed to support ERP processes
• Assist with proposal process by coordinating with multiple departments to schedule meetings and by organizing proposal documents; create project templates as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days
• Vacation time is offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees