Project Coordinator job summary
A good job description starts with an attention-grabbing summary of the position and its role within your company. Your summary should provide an overview of your company and expectations for the position. Outline the types of activities and responsibilities required for the job so job seekers can determine if they are qualified, or if the job is suitable for them.
Example of a Project Coordinator job summary
Our busy architectural firm is seeking an experienced Project Coordinator who can manage a project from initiation to completion. The successful candidate for this position will be able to utilize project data to make future projects more productive and cost-efficient. The Project Coordinator will be responsible for creating milestone schedules, drafting vendor delivery policies, coming up with accurate staffing estimates and preparing technical summary reports for management. We are seeking a detail-oriented individual that can ensure that each project is completed on time and at or under budget.
Project Coordinator responsibilities and duties
The responsibilities and duties section is the most important part of the job description. Here you should outline the functions this position will perform on a regular basis, how the job functions within the organization and the title of the manager the person will report to.
- Ensure that each crew has the tools it needs to meet project milestones
- Create project schedules that include materials estimates and staffing needs to be submitted to management
- Assist in documenting project phases and creating summary reports for company management
- Work with field personnel to handle project issues as they arise
- Build a strong team by cultivating relationships between each crew and illustrating how individual team members affect the success of the entire project
Project Coordinator qualifications and skills
Next, outline the required and preferred skills for your position. This may include education, previous job experience, certifications and technical skills. You may also include soft skills and personality traits that you expect from a successful candidate. While it may be tempting to include a long list of skills and requirements, including too many could dissuade qualified candidates from applying. Keep your list of qualifications concise, but provide enough detail with relevant keywords and terms.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field
- Valid and current PMP certification
- Ability to work independently with minimal managerial supervision
- Demonstrated understanding of project management concepts
- Strong knowledge of written and digital project management tools