Project Coordinator I

Project Coordinator I (On-Site) San Diego, CA | W2 | 6-month Assignment, strong opportunity for extension | Full-Time, 40 hrs/week | $24-$28 per hour | Paid Holidays Healthcare StipendInnovation Consulting LLC is hiring a Project Coordinator I to provide day-to-day coordination and administrative support to a Project Manager and project team at a major electric and gas utility in San Diego. This is an entry-level role (0–2 years of experience) ideal for someone who is highly organized, eager to learn project delivery fundamentals, and comfortable working in a structured, fast-paced environment. This position is on-site in San Diego, CA.Why this role: If you’re early in your project career and want hands-on experience supporting real-world projects (owning scheduling, documentation, project tracking, communications, and status reporting) this role offers a strong foundation and clear development path.Job SummaryThe Project Coordinator I provides project management support and assistance in scheduling meetings, maintaining documentation, updating project documents, and supporting communications and training activities. The role helps keep project plans current, assists with information collection and validation, and supports preparation of status reports and presentations. The Project Coordinator I works closely with the Project Manager and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure project tasks and deliverables stay organized and on track.Key Responsibilities·        Provide direct administrative and coordination support to the Project Manager and project team.·        Schedule and coordinate meetings, workshops, and trainings; prepare agendas and capture meeting notes and action items.·        Maintain project documentation, files, logs, and trackers in alignment with project standards.·        Update and maintain project plans and schedules in MS Project; track tasks, milestones, dependencies, and due dates.·        Assist with development and upkeep of process maps, workflows, and project visuals using Visio.·        Support collection, organization, validation, and follow-up of project information from internal teams and external stakeholders.·        Draft, format, and distribute routine project communications, updates, and notices.·        Help prepare project status reports, dashboards, and presentations (PowerPoint/Excel-based) for internal and client audiences.·        Track risks, issues, decisions, and change items in project logs; escalate items to the Project Manager as appropriate.·        Support onboarding and training logistics, including training materials, attendance tracking, and follow-up communications.·        Perform general project support activities and ad-hoc tasks as assigned.Required Skills & Experience·        0–2 years of experience in project coordination, administrative support, or a related role (internships and academic project work count).·        Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially: MS Project (required), Visio (required), Excel (required), Word (required), Outlook / Teams (preferred)·        Excellent oral and written communication skills; able to draft clear, professional emails and documentation.·        Strong organization and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks.·        High attention to detail and ability to follow structured processes.·        Comfortable working with cross-functional teams and coordinating across multiple stakeholders.·        Eagerness to learn project management methods, tools, and best practices.Compensation & Benefits (W2 through Innovation Consulting LLC)·        $24–$28/hr (W2)·        Paid holidays·        $250/month Healthcare Stipend (Health Reimbursement Account)·        Full-time, on-site role in San Diego, CA·        6-month assignment with high potential to extend based on workload and performanceWork Environment·        100% on-site supporting a Project Manager and project delivery team.·        Location: 6875 Consolidated Way, San Diego, CA 92121·        Full-time schedule: 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week.·        Structured project environment with clear processes, documentation standards, and steady coordination needs.Keywords Project Coordinator I, Project Coordinator, Junior Project Coordinator, Project Support, Project Administration, Entry-Level Project Management, Scheduling, Documentation, Meeting Coordination, Status Reporting, MS Project, Visio, Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, On-Site, San Diego CA, California Utilities, Project Delivery Support.

Salary : $24 - $28