Project Management Coordinator

GCC • Sioux Falls, SD

29d

About The Position

The Project Management Coordinator supports the planning, execution, and successful delivery of projects across the company’s cement distribution terminals. This role coordinates schedules, documentation, contractors, and cross-functional communication to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within scope. The coordinator works closely with Operations, Engineering, Logistics, Maintenance, Finance, and Safety to support terminal upgrades, equipment installations, reliability initiatives, and process improvements.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, supply chain, construction management, or related field (preferred).
• 2+ years of experience in project coordination, operations, logistics, construction, or industrial environment.
• Strong project coordination, scheduling, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of industrial safety practices.
• Proficient with project management tools (MS Project, Excel, Teams, SharePoint).
• Ability to work across multiple locations and manage competing deadlines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Comfortable working in operational/industrial environments (terminals, plants, field sites).
• Proactive problem-solver with strong follow-through.
• Able to build strong relationships across operations, engineering, and leadership teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in cement, aggregates, building materials, or heavy industry strongly preferred.
• Ability to read basic engineering drawings, equipment layouts, or process diagrams (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the planning and execution of capital projects, maintenance shutdowns, equipment upgrades, and terminal expansion initiatives.
• Assist project managers with developing project schedules, tracking milestones, and maintaining up-to-date project documentation.
• Organize project meetings, prepare agendas, document minutes, and track action items through completion.
• Monitor project status and provide weekly updates, identifying risks, delays, and potential impacts to operations.
• Support procurement tasks such as gathering quotes, preparing purchase requisitions, tracking deliveries, and verifying contractor invoices.
• Maintain understanding of terminal operations, including cement handling, load-out systems, inventory management, and rail/truck logistics.
• Coordinate with terminal managers and logistics teams to minimize operational disruptions during projects.
• Track and report on project impacts to throughput, inventory, and distribution schedules.
• Ensure project activities comply with company safety programs and regulatory standards (OSHA, MSHA, environmental).
• Assist in preparing job hazard analyses, permits, and safety documentation for contractors and internal teams.
• Help maintain compliance documentation for audits, inspections, and capital project approvals.
• Track project budgets, expenses, receipts, and vendor payments.
• Assist in preparing financial summaries, cost tracking spreadsheets, and capital expenditure reports.
• Support contract administration, including managing contractor onboarding and insurance verification.
• Serve as the communication link between project teams, terminal leadership, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure information flows effectively and issues are escalated quickly.
• Maintain organized project documentation including drawings, specs, schedules, permits, and reports.

Benefits

• GCC offers a very competitive benefits program including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability insurance plans, and 401K.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees