A Project Coordinator works closely with project team members, managers and leads to help deliver major organisational projects efficiently. The Project Coordinator manages the administrative tasks, such as document and information distribution, report collation and communication support. As such, a Project Coordinator job description should demand a candidate with excellent communication skills, the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships, and experience meeting hard deadlines.

Project Coordinator duties and responsibilities of the job

Duties and responsibilities for this role will vary depending on the size and industry of the organisation, so the Project Coordinator job description may include some or all of the following:

• Sharing relevant documentation and reports with project teams
• Providing information and regular support to stakeholders
• Being point of contact for various working groups
• Developing in-depth understanding of project scope and particulars i.e. timeframes, financials, outcomes
• Ensuring resources and equipment are always available
• Understanding formal escalation and review processes
• Providing support to project managers and business leaders when requested
• Thorough project documentation
• Creating and reviewing of reports
• Knowledge of industry best practice

Project Coordinator job qualifications and requirements

While more junior than a Project Manager, a Project Coordinator job description would still ask for formal qualifications, and several years’ experience in a similar role. Some of the relevant fields of study include:

• Engineering
• Construction
• Marketing
• IT or Computer Science
• Business or Business Administration
• Management

The job description should also ask for proficiency in industry-specific programs, software or technology, plus a knowledge of server systems and fluency in HTML, CSS and JQuery.

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