Project Coordinator

Title: Project CoordinatorIndustry: TelecommunicationsLocation (city, state): Buffalo Grove, ILAssignment Type: Temp-to-Hire with potential for Direct Hire for highly qualified candidatesPay: $21.63–$25.00 per hour, with overtime opportunitiesWork Schedule: Full-time, project-based schedule with 8.5-hour shifts. Candidates must be flexible to work varying schedules, generally beginning as early as 7:30 AM and ending as late as 9:00 PM. Example schedules may include 7:30 AM–4:00 PM or 12:30 PM–9:00 PM. Occasional overnight coverage may be needed. Schedules are communicated in advance whenever possible.Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).About The Company:Our client is an established telecommunications organization supporting large-scale technology and communications projects for businesses nationwide. The organization offers a collaborative, team-oriented environment with opportunities for professional development, technical training, and career advancement within project management and operations.Job Description: The ideal candidate is highly organized, results-driven, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with project coordination experience who wants to expand their knowledge of telecommunications and grow toward a project management career.Key Responsibilities:Assist with coordinating project schedules, timelines, resources, and daily activities.Serve as a key communication point between project teams, field technicians, customers, and other stakeholders.Contact technicians in advance of scheduled assignments to confirm job details and readiness.Coordinate technician arrivals, check-ins, check-outs, and daily project progress.Monitor active assignments and proactively address scheduling or execution issues.Respond to technician questions and requests through the service queue.Review completed work and verify that deliverables meet established customer and project requirements.Enter and maintain accurate project and work-order information within internal systems.Obtain customer authorization when additional or out-of-scope work is identified.Track project deadlines, deliverables, and outstanding items to help keep work moving forward.Communicate project updates and potential issues to appropriate team members.Ensure technicians complete assignments within expected timelines.Qualifications:2–5 years of experience in project coordination, project administration, operations coordination, or a related field.Telecommunications, technology, field service, or related industry experience is preferred.Bachelor's degree preferred.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Professional, customer-focused communication style with the ability to provide a high level of service.Highly organized with strong attention to detail.Ability to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Perks:Opportunity to build telecommunications and project management expertisePotential hybrid work arrangementCareer advancement opportunities, including potential progression into Project ManagementHands-on exposure to complex projects and field operationsTraining and mentorship from experienced project professionals