Since our founding in 2001, Watterson has provided exceptional professionally managed support to our clients nationwide who include many of the largest retailers, real estate holding companies, insurance providers, and commercial lenders in the country. At Watterson, we pride ourselves as being our clients "professional management" provider and "an extension of our clients' team". Watterson offers our clients a full suite of facilities services, emergency disaster response and environmental services. Watterson’s Whatever It Takes attitude sets us apart from our competitors with outstanding dedication to all clients.
Watterson is looking for a Project Coordinator that can work remotely on a 3PM-11PM shift out of our Schaumburg, Illinois Office. This position presents an opportunity to take a key role in our service to our clients across the country. You will be given the opportunity, and challenge, to help solve our clients' Emergency Response issues (floods, fires, catastrophic events, etc.). The core technical areas that this position would service include the following: client communications, pricing review, approval, and submission, daily project tracking, daily updates, and project closeout.
Primary Responsibilities

• Assist with projects from initiation to closure
• Identify and manage project risks and issues Communicate project status and progress to stakeholders and project manager
• Prepare clear and detailed written reports about field inspections.
• Meeting with the project management team to define goals and objectives.
• Understanding of various trades with the ability to vet costs and work scope.
• Providing site support.
• Coordinating routine maintenance, repairs, inspections, and installation of remote tracking equipment.
• Generating assessment documentation.
• Reporting to management, vendor partners and clients.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Multi-tasking abilities.
• Detailed knowledge of relevant regulations.
• The ability to read and interpret data sheets.
• The ability to learn and become proficient in various work order portals and trackers.
• Excellent record-keeping skills.
• Works well under pressure and meets tight deadlines.
• Strong decision-making skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to accurately follow instructions.
• Demonstrate creative problem solving and analytical skills
• Detail-oriented, organization skills, time management, deadline-oriented, verbal and written communication.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid problem-solving and team management abilities.
• The ability to prioritize and manage expectations.
• The ability to work independently.
• Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects/tasks at one time.

Education and Qualifications:

• A minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in a similar project coordinating role.
• Bachelor’s degree in facilities management, property management, or a similarly relevant field, preferred.
• Proficiency in computer programs such as MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

The successful candidates will receive a competitive compensation package that includes: health, dental, and vision insurance, company-sponsored 401K retirement plan, holidays, and paid time off (PTO). Watterson is an E-verify and Equal Opportunity Employer. Watterson conducts background checks as part of our hiring practices.