Project Coordinator
DataStaff, Inc is in need of a Project Coordinator for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients located in the Richmond, VA area.
*This position is hybrid; 3 days per week are onsite
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate project activities, resources, equipment and information
- Maintain project documentation and respond to progress inquiries, queries and reporting.
- Monitor project progress and handle any issues that arise.
- Act as the point of contact and communicate the initiative status to all participants.
- Assign tasks to internal teams and assist with schedule management
- Capture and track project or initiative risks and mitigations
Knowledge and Abilities:
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Project, Project Online, and Microsoft Planner
- Familiarity with risk management and quality assurance control
- Ability to actively engage in collaborations, transparently share progress, and adapt to evolving guidance
- Excellent time management and communication skills
Required Skills:
- 3 Years - Experience working in a project coordinator or scheduler role
- 3 Years - Ability to coordinate project activities, resources, equipment and information
- 3 Years - Ability to maintain project documentation and respond to progress inquiries, queries and reporting
- 2 Years - Experience in monitoring project progress and handling issues that arise
- 3 Years - Strong can-do attitude in a time-sensitive environment
- 3 Years - Extensive experience using MS Excel, MS PowerPoint
- 3 Years - Strong written and verbal communication skills
- 2 Years - Ability to collaborate and provide information to all levels of the organization, customers, and 3rd parties
- 3 Years - Excellent interpersonal communication, decision making, presentation, and organizational skills
- 2 Years - Ability to assign tasks to internal teams and assist with schedule management
- 2 Years - Ability to capture and track project or initiative risks and mitigations
Desired Skill:
- 1 Year - Knowledge/familiarity with AI
This opportunity is available as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff, Inc. offers medical, dental, and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long-term, we also have a 401k program available for employees after 6 months.