Coordinator, Project – Project Assistant*

Coordinator, Project Project Assistant (USA00036E)

Description

We are on a mission to become the world's most sustainable and innovative maritime, logistics, and technology company. As a privately- held, U.

S - owned and operated company, Crowley provides Logistics, Government Solutions, Shipping, Wind and Fuel services in 36 nations and island territories.

By expanding and innovating our services, we have grown to a committed team of over 7,000 diverse people, generating an annual revenue of more than $2.

9 billion. We live up to our purpose of bravely advancing what's possible to elevate people and planet with our core values of Integrity, Sustainability and Drive guiding everything we do.

To continue laying the groundwork, challenge what's possible and celebrate the power of inclusion, we seek to partner with driven individuals who are ready to elevate their career with us.

SUMMARY : Responsible for supporting the project management team in the planning and implementation of multiple projects across our enterprise for the maritime industry, marine construction, repair and / or logistics area.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES : Coordinate project management activities, resources, equipment and information for all assigned projects.

Work with project stakeholders to identify and define business requirements, scope and objective. Assist management with budget preparation, track and control costs and expenses.

Performs administrative tasks in support of Program Managers, Project Associates, Project Administrators, and Project Managers, to ensure smooth and timely project completion.

Assists in conducting research, drafts reports, keeps project management tracking systems updated, fields calls, and manages correspondence from project team members.

Ensure projects adhere to frameworks and all documentation is maintained appropriately for each project. Monitor and report project status using established metrics against the project plan.

Work with the project team to plan and develop project plans, schedules and processes. Manage project progress and handle issues as they arise.

Oversee project procurement management. Develop, track and implement controls to manage projects and organizational risk.

Coordinate and supervise project activities to ensure that projects progress on schedule and within budget parameters.Contribute to the continual enhancement of project management methodology.

Confer with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems.

Qualifications

EDUCATION : Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a related field; or a combination of post high school education and experience equal to five to eight years.

EXPERIENCE : 3 5 years of proven work experience as a project coordinator or similar role preferably in project management, from conception to delivery.

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY : Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, Outlook and SharePoint;

in addition to advanced proficiency utilizing project management software such as Primavera and / or Microsoft Project.

COMPETENCIES : Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to effectively coordinate multiple projects in various stages of completion that may vary in nature and scope.

Ability to organize, manage and lead at the project, program and portfolio level. Ability to prepare and interpret flowcharts, schedules and step-by-step action plans.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal / external business partners. Ability to evaluate process effectiveness and develop changes or alternatives.

Ability to prepare, monitor and administer budgets, as well as the ability to perform financial analysis. Ability to prioritize, organize and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously.

Ability to identify and / or document existing and new trends as well as evaluate and predict their impact on the organization.

Knowledge of the concepts, principles and practices of project designing, scheduling, cost estimating, planning, inspecting and resource allocation.

Knowledge of the Project Management Institute (PMI) approach to project management.

JOB SCOPE : Position impacts multiple business units / segments.

WORKING CONDITIONS : Works both inside an office environment and also outside in conditions of both high and low temperatures.

May be exposed to odors, dust, dirt, mechanical hazards, high noise levels and potentially dangerous equipment. Must be able to crouch and stoop to get into areas with restricted headroom and be able to climb ladders.

May require extended use of computer keyboard and viewing of computer monitor and ability to sit for long periods of time.