Project Coordinator

About the role

Amentum's Advanced Solutions Group, which designs, builds and operates complex R&D facilities for nuclear, automotive, motorsports, defense and aerospace clients, is seeking a Project Coordinator. The role supports project managers and sits in an inside-office environment, with minimal travel to customer sites. It is a workforce planning requisition open to candidates at all levels.

Key responsibilities

• Support project managers with project planning, scheduling, cost estimates, specifications, requirements, deliverables and team communications.
• Coordinate workflows with engineering teams and functional groups such as project accounting, project controls and project administration, in line with the project control plan.
• Track project progress, resource usage, estimates to complete, change requests, pricing and client-side deliverables, and recommend corrective actions.
• Support procurement by vetting suppliers, coordinating bidding, assisting with subcontract and major vendor contracts, coordinating change orders and giving feedback on supplier performance.
• Interface with customers, internal resources, project teams and external suppliers, and help develop new business opportunities and project estimates.
• Assist with quality audits, track and help dispose of non-conforming products, and recommend process improvements.
• Manage limited-scope projects within contractual cost and schedule limits, review documentation and deliverables, and work independently with guidance in complex situations.

Required profile

• US citizenship required for government customer requirements and regulations.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university and at least 5 years of technical project experience (engineering or construction); advanced degrees may substitute for years of engineering experience.
• Demonstrated performance on assignments of increasing responsibility.
• Expertise in capital expenditure project processes and organizational management, including marketing, design, procurement, fabrication and installation, and turnover.

Required skills

• Familiarity with project scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project and project management tools.
• Strong communication skills, in person and virtually (e.g., Microsoft Teams).
• Preferred: familiarity with AIA MasterSpec or USG Specs contracting specifications and with PeopleSoft.

What we offer

• Salary range of $75,000 - $115,000.
• Health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching, educational reimbursement, parental leave and employee stock purchase plan.
• Disability and life insurance, pet insurance and tax-saving options.