Project Management Coordinator

SSI SCHÄFER•Tupelo, MS

20d•Onsite

About The Position

SSI SCHAEFER is seeking a Project Management Coordinator to support a major project alongside experienced project professionals. The coordinator helps organize daily site activities, coordinate deliveries, track progress, and ensure tasks are followed through. The position is suited to someone who is dependable, proactive, takes ownership, and is eager to learn and develop project coordination skills. The role requires travel and being onsite 100% of the time.

Requirements

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
A proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to take ownership of tasks.
Reliability and the ability to work independently while collaborating with a broader team.
Good communication skills and confidence interacting with customers, contractors, and colleagues.
The ability to prioritize tasks, manage competing responsibilities, and follow through.
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Willingness to learn and grow in a project-based environment.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in construction, site administration, logistics, project coordination, or a similar environment.
A positive attitude, initiative, and desire to develop.

Responsibilities

Coordinate day-to-day site administration, organization, and local project needs.
Submit and track purchase requests and coordinate equipment needs and deliveries.
Support daily meetings with the customer and General Contractor, including meeting notes and follow-up actions.
Track construction progress across different trades and keep the project team informed of outstanding items.
Monitor open tasks, follow up with team members, and help ensure commitments stay on track.
Maintain project documentation, reports, meeting minutes, and other records.
Identify upcoming needs, address coordination gaps, and support the team wherever needed.