Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Naperville, IL that is seeking a Project Coordinator that supports Project Managers and PMO Heads in the effective management and control of projects, principally in the areas of project planning, project monitoring and control, and integrated project management.

Responsibilities:

• The Project Coordinator manages assigned aspects of the project lifecycle and works with relevant project stakeholders as directed by the project manager
• Track resources across different job disciplines, ensure appropriate security controls are in place for staff joining and/or leaving the project
• Assists in managing/validating financial forecasts and provides on-going reconciliation of resources and other related project expenditures
• Assists in the planning, preparation, and maintenance of project team schedules, documents work plan updates, maintains project issues logs and databases
• Escalates early warning signs and deviations from the plan to the project manager
• Assists the project manager in developing project artifacts including charter, integrated plan, resource plan, contingency plan, and related PM artifacts, while complying with applicable enterprise standards(e.g. Risk, Audit, Compliance)
• Supports the project manager in monitoring and controlling project activities including: risk, issues, status, communication, planning and execution
• Proposes recommendations and adjustments and publishes periodic project status reports
• Maintains project documentation repositories
• The Project Coordinator assists in the daily management of external vendors to ensure receipt of specific resources and materials
• Performs various project administration tasks, including coordinating meetings, taking meeting minutes, forwarding communication releases, and performing maintenance of project tracking logs (i.e., issues, change control, etc.)

REQUIREMENTS:

• University degree/college diploma and/or 0-2 years of relevant work experience
• Understanding of PM concepts related to cost, schedule, risk, issue and status tracking and monitoring
• Industry-specific knowledge and experience is an asset
• Exhibits growing courage and self-confidence in dealing with or escalating project issues
• Displays good teamwork skills and potential to develop team leadership skill
• Displays flexibility, resilience, and resourcefulness in addressing project issues with guidance and coaching
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good problem-solving and critical-thinking skills; Understanding of core project management skills
• Good knowledge and expertise in the use of project management methodologies and tools (e.g. Clarity, MS Project, SharePoint repositories, Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) if applicable)

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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