Project Coordinator

<p><strong>Title</strong>: Project Coordinator</p><p><strong>Industry:</strong> Telecommunications</p><p><strong>Location (city, state):</strong> Buffalo Grove, IL</p><p><strong>Assignment Type:</strong> Temp-to-Hire with potential for Direct Hire for highly qualified candidates</p><p><strong>Pay:</strong> $21.63–$25.00 per hour, with overtime opportunities</p><p><strong>Work Schedule:</strong> Full-time, project-based schedule with 8.5-hour shifts. Candidates must be flexible to work varying schedules, generally beginning as early as 7:30 AM and ending as late as 9:00 PM. Example schedules may include 7:30 AM–4:00 PM or 12:30 PM–9:00 PM. Occasional overnight coverage may be needed. Schedules are communicated in advance whenever possible.</p><p><strong>Benefits:</strong> This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>About The Company:</strong></p><p>Our client is an established telecommunications organization supporting large-scale technology and communications projects for businesses nationwide. The organization offers a collaborative, team-oriented environment with opportunities for professional development, technical training, and career advancement within project management and operations.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Job Description: </strong>The ideal candidate is highly organized, results-driven, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with project coordination experience who wants to expand their knowledge of telecommunications and grow toward a project management career.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with coordinating project schedules, timelines, resources, and daily activities.</li><li>Serve as a key communication point between project teams, field technicians, customers, and other stakeholders.</li><li>Contact technicians in advance of scheduled assignments to confirm job details and readiness.</li><li>Coordinate technician arrivals, check-ins, check-outs, and daily project progress.</li><li>Monitor active assignments and proactively address scheduling or execution issues.</li><li>Respond to technician questions and requests through the service queue.</li><li>Review completed work and verify that deliverables meet established customer and project requirements.</li><li>Enter and maintain accurate project and work-order information within internal systems.</li><li>Obtain customer authorization when additional or out-of-scope work is identified.</li><li>Track project deadlines, deliverables, and outstanding items to help keep work moving forward.</li><li>Communicate project updates and potential issues to appropriate team members.</li><li>Ensure technicians complete assignments within expected timelines.</li></ul><p><br /></p><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>2–5 years of experience in project coordination, project administration, operations coordination, or a related field.</li><li>Telecommunications, technology, field service, or related industry experience is preferred.</li><li>Bachelor's degree preferred.</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Professional, customer-focused communication style with the ability to provide a high level of service.</li><li>Highly organized with strong attention to detail.</li><li>Ability to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</li></ul><p><br /></p><p><strong>Perks:</strong></p><ul><li>Opportunity to build telecommunications and project management expertise</li><li>Potential hybrid work arrangement</li><li>Career advancement opportunities, including potential progression into Project Management</li><li>Hands-on exposure to complex projects and field operations</li><li>Training and mentorship from experienced project professionals</li></ul>