Engineering Project Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

  JOB TITLE: Engineering Project Coordinator

DEPARTMENT: B171 - Sales

REPORTS TO: Engineering Manager

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

STATUS: Full Time

WHO WE ARE:  

A multi-national well-established Original Equipment Manufacturer. Our brands have a long-standing and significant presence and brand recognition within their target markets and industries with a strong emphasis on total customer satisfaction. 

The Gulftech International family of companies are the world’s recognized leaders in engineering, manufacturing, lease, sale and service of industrial food processing machinery. Our companies serve the largest food production and processing companies across the globe.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Engineering Project Coordinator is responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing the completion of projects. The status of projects will be reported weekly to management and expected to be delivered on time and within budget.

SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create project scopes, objectives, and budgets working directly with sales and engineering.
• Generate project schedules and track progress against major milestones.
• Schedules engineering work and interfaces with customers for approval.
• Interface with production planning, manufacturing, and operations to facilitate equipment preparation.
• Support manufacturing personnel as required.
• Support the production team during equipment installations.
• Reviews equipment specification sheets and sales orders to ensure all necessary components have been ordered at the onset of project.
• Coordinate equipment shipments and their respective details.
• Schedule and monitor installation activities. Facilitates any on-site travel and per diem issues.
• Report status (schedules, budgets, technical issues) to management on a regular basis.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.

GENERAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow proper safety procedures and safeguard others’ safety at all times, understanding the obligation to refuse to perform any tasks that are unsafe.
• Maintain high levels of file management practices.
• Accept travel assignments, including to foreign countries.
• Accept job assignments from Manager for any type of work for which the employee is deemed qualified.
• Accept other duties as assigned including working in other departments or locations.
• To meet the demands and deadlines of projects, overtime may be required.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• 3+ years related experience
• PMP certification is a plus
• Proven ability to manage project scope, schedule, and budget in a technical environment
• Demonstrated team coordination skills
• Must be detail-oriented, analytical, and computer literate with proven leadership skills
• Knowledge and understanding of construction, manufacturing, and installation practices/techniques
• Strong knowledge of engineering principles, processes, and product/project lifecycle management
• Strong 2D/3D CAD skills (SolidWorks preferred)
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Teams)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Capable of lifting 25 pounds
• Capable of using hand and power tools
• Capable of working on feet for the entire shift
• Capable of working in temperature and non-temperature-controlled environment
• Capable of climbing, bending, squatting, and reaching above shoulder height
• Capable of working around moving equipment and machinery
• Capable of working around chemical products using appropriate Personal Protective Equipment
• Vision abilities include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION

• Medical (PPO & HSA options), dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Retirement - 401k
• Retirement - Profit sharing
• Free Life/AD&D Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Company cell phone

*The pay range for this role is $70,000 - $80,000  annually. Salary information is a general guideline only. Actual compensation considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, location, work experience, education, and key skills. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

*The Company is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of age, ancestry, race, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation/gender identity), color, religion, national origin, parental status, marital status, political affiliation, family medical history or genetic information, military or veteran status, disability, medical condition, or any other non-merit based factor or status protected by federal, state or local law.