Talascend is currently seeking an Project Coordinator for a remote, contract opportunity with our client.

Overview

This role involves managing activities related to a demonstration project, including planning, execution, and closure, to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery of products and services.

Responsibilities

Facilitate management of project cost, schedule, and scope execution using project management best practices and principles, ensuring adherence to plan and addressing deviations.
Assist project teams in achieving project deliverables and staying within budget while still meeting scope and technical performance requirements.
Support the planning process for the work scope within the control accounts.
Work with the project management organization and engineering leads to obtain planning inputs.
Develop and maintain staffing/resource plans to accomplish the work and adjust the schedule to be resource leveled.
Monitor and analyze cost and schedule variances using earned value data compared to the time-phased budget.
Determine root causes and develop corrective actions, recovery plans, or variance management plans as necessary.
Work closely with the contract administrator to ensure work performed complies with contractual requirements.
Ensure records on the project are stored according to corporate procedures.
Maintain the project risk register and take actions to reduce project risk.
Collaborate with the project management support team to ensure work follows established requirements.
Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years of experience directly related to project management or project delivery.
Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or equivalent.
Demonstrated experience working with highly multidisciplinary and matrixed teams.
Proficiency in project planning, implementation, and delivering results.
Working knowledge of project scheduling and budget control, EVMS tools, and project control requirements.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio, and MS Project.
Experience with Atlassian tools such as Confluence and JIRA is a bonus.
Experience with Primavera P6 is a plus.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Strong technical acumen with the ability to understand complex technical concepts.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
High degree of trust and integrity, with open communication, respect, and a team-oriented approach.