Jharkhand It Solutions Looking for Project Coordinator at Ranchi, Jharkhand

A project coordinator is a varied and fast-paced job that offers fantastic career opportunities. You can make a real difference to the success of a company’s projects and learn from top-level people in the business.

This guide will help you to discover whether a project coordinator role is right for you, with expert tips on how to stand out from the crowd.

What is a project coordinator?

Although the exact project coordinator definition will vary from one company to another, the overall main responsibility of the role is to ensure that a particular project is progressing as it should be.

Specific responsibilities will include planning certain parts of the project, monitoring its progress, coordinating meetings and overseeing other members of the project team. It’s a great role for someone who is good at multitasking, communicating and organising schedules.

Project coordinators work across a variety of industries and organisations, which means there are usually lots of roles advertised. The salaries tend to be above average, and the position offers great career progression opportunities.

Sound good? On this page you will find out exactly what the job entails, the skills and qualifications you need and valuable insight from experts in project coordination.

What does a project coordinator do?

A project coordinator is usually next in the chain of command behind the project manager. Project coordinator duties are therefore about supporting the project manager in managing a project or projects.

It is a very varied role, with typical tasks including coordinating the schedule, issues and budget of the project, and reporting on the current state of the project to other company executives. These tasks ensure the project stays on track, making it a fulfilling and rewarding position.

Project coordinators work in a wide range of industries, from IT through to construction and engineering. You can read more about these specific roles in the types of project coordinator jobs section below.

Large companies often have big project management teams, which include a range of junior and senior-level staff. In small companies, the project coordinator may be a standalone role that reports directly to the finance director or chief executive officer.

For successful project coordinators, there are lots of career progression opportunities. Many project coordinators progress to a project manager role or take a more central management position.

“Being a project coordinator definitely offers career progression within the project management family,” says Katarina Bahula, project coordinator in design and engineering at the BBC.

“I have taken on a smaller project that I’m currently leading to build up my portfolio evidence for becoming a project manager as my next step. I am also lucky to be studying towards my APM (Association for Project Management) qualification at the moment, allowing me to apply my learnings in my day-to-day job.”

Project coordinator roles and responsibilities

The primary function of a project coordinator is to make sure projects run smoothly.

On a day-to-day basis, project coordinator key responsibilities will typically involve maintaining project documentation, such as plans and reports; assigning tasks and controlling schedules; communicating the project’s progress to team members and other stakeholders; and managing the project’s budget.

“Day-to-day it’s liaising with project managers, making sure parts are ordered for jobs on time, costs are documented so we don’t go over budget, checking certificates/commissioning sheets are completed, and making sure invoices are raised for clients,” says Gemma Ryan, project coordinator at Alphatrack Systems.

These tasks require a flair for time management and excellent organisational skills, as Jenny Torrie, project coordinator at communications company Bladonmore, explains: “When a project comes in I am the point of contact for organising the Bladonmore team: getting them to sessions, arranging external cameras, sorting out venues and travel – you name it. It’s spinning a lot of plates at the same time, but always interesting.”

The skills learnt by project coordinators are highly sought after for many other job roles, which means the position can open to the door to further career opportunities.

“Project coordination provides individuals with a really strong grounding in project management methodology, and for most they will move onto more complex projects,” says Susan Black, business director at recruitment company Michael Page.

Project coordinator responsibilities

• Assisting and supporting the project manager.
• Designing and controlling the project schedule.
• Preparing presentations to update senior management on the project’s progress and showcase the project’s value.
• Delegating tasks to team members.
• Tracking and communicating project risks and opportunities.
• Looking for ways to increase the project’s profitability and reduce expenses where possible.
• Ensuring deadlines are met.
• Organising and attending stakeholder meetings.
• Providing administrative support.
• Organising project team meetings and recording minutes.
• Liaising with clients to determine the project’s objectives.
• Handling financial queries.

Job Types: Full-time, Regular / Permanent

Salary: ₹10,000.00 – ₹11,000.00 per month

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• total work: 1 year (Preferred)

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