What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Coordinator position at KOMPAN Inc Americas?
KOMPAN US is looking for a Project Coordinator to work with our sales professionals and field project managers from the early planning stages of playground and outdoor fitness projects all the way through installation and project completion.
You will have dedicated area sales managers and field project managers to support, and will be part of a team of Project Coordinators located at the US headquarters of KOMPAN in Austin, TX.
As a global leader with an organizational focus on people, passion, progress, and performance, our mission is to create healthier and happier communities by delivering the best in play and fitness solutions. We’re KOMPAN - let’s play!
Who We Are
For more than 50 years, KOMPAN has researched, designed, and built innovative and imaginative commercial playground equipment and outdoor fitness sites that captivate all ages and abilities.
In collaboration with our global headquarters in Denmark, KOMPAN designs, manufactures, and installs more than 1,000 sites a month across 90 different countries. Our North American headquarters, located in Austin, Texas, supports field sales around the U.S. and Canada.
At KOMPAN, we take pride in our commitment to the global environment. We exceed sustainability efforts and make it possible to lower carbon emissions by utilizing recycled ocean waste, consumer-recycled plastics, and textile waste to create playgrounds that are born green or made green.
What You’ll Do
- Plan and prepare overviews of the installation schedules for playground and outdoor fitness construction projects
- Collaborate with a team of designated sales professionals, field project managers, installers, third-party suppliers, and internal colleagues such as playground designers and pre-sales coordinators
- Conduct pre-start meetings for project hand-off to verify that documentation is complete, contacting the sales professional or customer as needed to obtain clarification
- Schedule and coordinate the start and end dates of installers
- Coordinate with customers, field project managers, and third-party vendors to ensure installations meet customer expectations
- Submit purchase orders for equipment and installation
- Coordinate deliveries of KOMPAN and third-party products to US sites
- Process change orders and adjust documentation to execute a successful installation
- Ensure timely, accurate, and complete data in the project management software
- Work with a team to troubleshoot unforeseen onsite conditions and minimize additional costs
- Generate submittal packages and closeout documents to obtain project completion certificates from customers and installers
What You’ll Need
- 3 or more years of professional experience
- High School Diploma/GED required; advanced education preferred
- Excellent time management, project management, and organizational skills
- Microsoft Excel experience
- Experienced in pricing and calculating margins is a plus
- Ability to prioritize projects, and independently manage workload
- Understanding of construction is a plus
- A supportive team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Perks and Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans
- Employer-paid life and disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Competitive PTO and robust holiday schedule
Not Sure if You Qualify?
That’s ok! If you’re interested in the role and believe you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply!
KOMPAN is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. All employment is based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.