Project Coordinator at KION Group in Grand Rapids, MI

Project Coordinator Location: Grand Rapids, MI, United States Job Description Summary The Project Coordinator supports the Project Management team by ensuring project activities are organized, documented, and executed efficiently. The role focuses on tracking progress, maintaining project documentation, and facilitating communication among stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time and aligned with business objectives. We offer: •Competitive Compensation and Benefits •Pay Transparency •Global Opportunities •Learn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer/ Dematic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $80,000 - $110,000 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills. Tasks and Qualifications: Own end-to-end setup of new projects across enterprise tools Create and configure projects in SAP, PWA, and MyProjectApp Maintain and update project plans, schedules, and task trackers Prepare project turnover to Project Manager within defined SLA Investigate permitting requirements and jurisdictional needs Organize and document project meetings, including agendas, minutes, and follow-up actions Track project milestones, deliverables, and deadlines to ensure progress stays on schedule Support resource coordination and assist with task assignments across project teams Monitor project risks, issues, and dependencies and escalate when necessary Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure version control Prepare project status updates, reports, and dashboards for stakeholders Facilitate communication between project teams, departments, and external partners Assist with budget tracking, procurement coordination, and administrative project tasks when required Ensure compliance with internal project management standards and processes Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously Excellent written and verbal communication skills Attention to detail and strong documentation abilities Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder communication Problem-solving mindset with the ability to identify risks and follow up on action items Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., PWA, SAP, MyProjectApp) Strong skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint Ability to work independently while supporting a team environment Basic understanding of project management methodologies Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Project Management, Engineering, or related field 1–3 years of experience in project coordination, project administration, or a similar role Familiarity with project management frameworks or certifications Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Project Management, Engineering, or related field