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Project Coordinator

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Engineering
  • Burlington

AI generated summary

  • You need a Bachelor's degree (Engineering/Project Management preferred), 1-2 years of relevant experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and a drive for results in a fast-paced environment.
  • You will track project actions, monitor schedules and budgets, maintain documentation, generate status reports, organize data, ensure stakeholder communication, and travel as needed.

Requirements

  • Bachelors degree required, preferably in Engineering or Project Management
  • 1-2 years of project or engineering experience preferred
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
  • Aptitude towards a fast-paced work environment and decision making
  • Strong sense of accountability and drive to obtain results
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, clear and concise
  • Experience in engineering, manufacturing or project management through a combination of work and study

Responsibilities

  • Support Project Managers in execution of the full project lifecycles from proposal through to implementation including initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling and close-out. Day to day responsibilities including:
  • Tracking project actions and following up with owners to ensure on-time completion
  • Monitoring and updating progress of project schedule and resource demand forecasting
  • Review of project cost reports, monitoring of budgets and KPIs to identify actions
  • Maintain project documentation in accordance with contract and quality assurance requirements
  • Generate internal and external project status reports
  • Collect, input and organize project data from various sources, including documentation and distribution of project meeting minutes
  • Ensure regular clear, consistent and accurate communication with project stakeholders.
  • Travel to customer and other office locations as required

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Project Coordinator at Westinghouse?

The Project Coordinator is accountable for supporting Project Managers in the delivery of engineering, manufacturing, and outage projects for customers within the CANDU Nuclear industry.

Where is this position based?

The position can be based out of any of our facilities in Ontario, with preferred locations in Burlington and Peterborough, and is expected to be on-site 2-3 days a week.

What qualifications are required for the Project Coordinator role?

A Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in Engineering or Project Management, along with 1-2 years of project or engineering experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

What are the key duties of the Project Coordinator?

Key duties include tracking project actions, monitoring project schedules and budgets, maintaining project documentation, generating status reports, and ensuring clear communication with project stakeholders.

Is travel required for this position?

Yes, the position requires travel to customer and other office locations as needed.

What skills are important for a Project Coordinator at Westinghouse?

Important skills include strong organizational abilities, excellent verbal and written communication, aptitude for fast-paced decision-making, and a strong sense of accountability.

What benefits does Westinghouse offer to its employees?

Westinghouse offers competitive salary, health and wellness benefits, 401(k) plan with company match, paid vacations and holidays, flexible work arrangements, educational reimbursement, and an employee referral program.

What is Westinghouse's commitment towards its employees?

Westinghouse values safety, quality, integrity, customer focus, innovation, teamwork, and accountability, emphasizing the importance of diversity and well-being in the workplace.

Can I apply for this position if my experience is not strictly in project management?

Yes, a combination of relevant education and experience in engineering, manufacturing, or project management will be considered for this role.

How can I learn more about Westinghouse and its operations?

You can learn more by visiting Westinghouse's website at http://www.westinghousenuclear.com and connecting on social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

Mission & Purpose

Westinghouse Electric Company is the world's leading supplier of safe and innovative nuclear technology. We provide our utility customers around the world with the most reliable, dependable nuclear power plants, nuclear fuel, plant automation and operating plant products and services. We are driven by our powerful history and experience, ground-breaking ideas and our focus on safety and sustainability. At Westinghouse, we are focused on nuclear energy technology. Our goal is simple - to provide solutions to our customers to keep their plants safe, reliable and efficient. Helping our customers support the needs of their customers is why we are committed to quality, safety and innovation at every turn.