Project Coordinator

Job Summary

We are seeking a proficient Project Coordinator to assist project managers in organizing, scheduling, and overseeing projects from inception through completion. This role demands meticulous attention to timelines, resource distribution, budget monitoring, and communication facilitation among various stakeholders to ensure project success.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist project managers with comprehensive planning, scheduling, and execution throughout the project lifecycle.
• Keep updated project plans, timelines, task assignments, and resource allocation records while identifying and alerting early signs of risks or delays.
• Facilitate seamless communication between internal departments, contractors, vendors, and clients.
• Compile and distribute progress reports, status briefings, as well as prepare meeting agendas and record minutes.
• Monitor project budgets, expenditure requests, and expenses to aid accurate cost tracking and reporting.
• Manage logs related to risks, issues, and changes; ensure timely follow-up on mitigation measures.
• Oversee management and organization of vital project documentation such as contracts, approvals, deliverables, and closure files.
• Adhere to established project management frameworks aligned with PMI best practices.
• Support quality control activities, stakeholder meetings, and project handover processes.

Qualifications and Experience

• Possession of PMP certification from PMI.
• 2 to 3 years’ experience in project coordination or support roles within project management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Management, or an equivalent discipline.
• Familiarity with project management applications including MS Project, Primavera, Jira, Asana, or Trello.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint for effective tracking and reporting.
• Strong organizational, communication, and task follow-up capabilities.
• Fluency in Arabic paired with functional English communication skills.
• Capability to manage concurrent tasks and meet competitive deadlines.