Project Management Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY The Project Manager will call on experience in construction to facilitate the involvement of WhiteSpace in new development projects and existing commercial properties and apartment communities with respect to infrastructure criteria, design and installation as well as for technology solutions. This person works closely with various internal and external resources to outline technology and infrastructure objectives, prepare project plans and project contract documents, and coordinate those plans with the appropriate internal and external resource(s). The successful Project Coordinator will possess strong leadership skills, strategic thinking abilities, superior interpersonal skills and the ability to prioritize while keeping an eye on the next step. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS OPERATIONS ACTIVITIES: 1. Provides project management and oversight on development projects with related technology or infrastructure initiatives for existing commercial properties and/or apartment communities. (30%) 2. Communicates verbally and in writing to WhiteSpace manager/team, as well as external contacts such as architects, contractors , clients, and vendors to provide updates on projects. (40%) 3. Research technology solutions. (15%) 4. Facilitates remediation of systems experiencing errors by either working directly with vendors or by monitoring the support initiative of external and/or internal resources. (10%) 5. Monitors interaction with client and client project teams on a continuing basis to determine areas of improvement, and to document and facilitate changes within the process. (5%) CONTACTS Internal contacts include the WhiteSpace team - President/CEO; Vice President, Director of Operations and project managers as well as external contacts including marketing professionals, architects, contractors, and vendors. EDUCATION An undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university with a focus in Computer Science, Business, Information Technology, or related discipline. In the absence of a degree, related job experience in project management (preferably in the real estate industry), where years of experience and proven knowledge may offset the degree requirement. EXPERIENCE In addition to the education outlined above, at least 1 year of progressively responsible experience in commercial real estate construction and/or IT/OT project manager role, preferably within the real estate industry. A proven track record in accomplishing objectives on assigned projects through collaboration among various workers, and seeking answers to obtain satisfactory results. OTHER SKILLS The Project Coordinator position requires a self-motivated, team-player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to effectively prioritize in a fast-moving environment. Requires analytical skills and close attention to detail. Must possess excellent skills in MS Office Suite, basic IT skills and willingness to learn additional software programs. Proficiency in Bluebeam and AutoCAD is required; training will be provided. LOCATION and WORK ENVIRONMENT This is an in-office position based in greater Cleveland, OH. TRAVEL Travel for this position is approximately 25% as required by project needs; occasional.