Project Coordinator at Terracon in Phoenix, AZ



Provide project delivery support including document control and administration, project tracking, project quality and consistency, and drafting communications resulting in great client experience.

Responsibilities



• Coordinate document processes and systems to support control and availability of project and client documentation to local office/operations including tracking & routing of documentation.
• Partner with financial analysts/ accountants and the project team to review, track and provide updates on proposal and project status/milestones, project billing, budgets, and timelines/ schedules to ensure contract requirements and management policies are being followed.
• Partner with financial analysts/ accountants and the project team to draft reports, templates, proposals, fee estimates, and change orders for projects.
• Draft communications & documentation and perform updates to systems including TerraNet and CRM.
• Partner with financial analysts/ accountants and the project team to support management of project Work in Progress (WIP), invoicing and Accounts Receivable (AR).
• Schedule/coordinate utility locating services and clearances as needed for projects.
• Perform other engineering support tasks including development of drawings and directives for proposed boring and test pit locations and plans, preparation of boring and test pit logs and coordination of drilling, and field classification of soil and rock samples, as directed.
• Schedule and communicate with the client regarding project report status, delivery schedule, system access.
• Coordinate client opportunities/requests for proposals, task and change orders to offices including providing clarification of key project and client requirements.
• Promote and provide training and coaching to Operations on the use of Terracon client programs and systems.

Document Control

• Provide document control for projects per established processes to ensure adherence to quality standards and project requirements.
• Partner with financial analysts/ accountants and the project team to review project billing activity to ensure compliance with contract requirements and management policies.
• Track and route documents into internal and/or external systems complying with client protocols and requirements.
• Collaborate with local office/operations to complete document compliance of projects, aligned with scope and within schedule.
• Provide a variety of project support related tasks involving document management.

Manage document processes and systems to support control and availability of project and client documentation to local office/operations.Project Delivery Support

• Assist and support for overall project delivery (cost, schedule, quality, information, contracts) on multiple project assignments.
• Partner with financial analysts/ accountants and the project team to assist with oversight of management and tracking of budgets and schedules.
• Works with client to access and work within external systems, if applicable and required.
• Schedule and communicate with the client regarding project report status and delivery schedule.
• Receive, process and forward client opportunities/requests for proposals and task orders to offices to initiate proposal process or work authorization and follow-up as needed.
• Coordinate proposal/opportunity response with local offices, including coaching them on key client requirements
• Maintain spreadsheets or other tracking systems regarding status of proposals and projects.
• Assist with updates to TerraNet resource sites and/or CRM with client specific requirements, templates, communication, etc., related to scope, pricing, delivery, quality, as well as maintain and update key client contacts associated with the account.
• Interact with key client contacts as needed or as directed.
• Keep appropriate project team members informed of status, delivery issues, and other areas as needed.
• Maintain updates to project status including timelines and deliverable dates and financial data.
• Works with offices to ensure that client specific requirements are understood and followed.
• Works with offices on change order requests to ensure timely delivery to client and approval.
• Partner with financial analysts/ accountants and the project team to support proposal and project registration setup as needed.
• Work with NAM to develop/maintain any Program Manual or related documents.
• Support project/program leadership with client communication plans.
• Maintain, communicate, and track milestones to project team.
• Support project/program manager with resource management and resource assignment.

Compass Delivery Focus

• Maintains and updates project or program-level Compass, as applicable.
• Provides training and coaching to operational project managers and team members on the use and applicability of Compass to enhance the Client Experience.
• Works directly with Terracon Client Service Managers and/or Client Service Specialists to incorporate and progress the use of Compass, both internally and externally.

General

• Follow safety rules, guidelines, and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task p

Qualifications



• High school diploma and a minimum of 4 years’ related experience.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
• Experience with gINT Geotechnical software and AutoCAD LT preferred (if applicable)
• Fluent in Microsoft Office applications.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.

About the Team

The chemistry that holds our materials team together is made of integrity, creativity, and care. We represent Terracon’s largest technician and inspection workforce and ensure the materials used to build the nation’s roads, bridges, airports, stadiums, and other structures are safe and sound. With our broad range of qualifications, specialized certifications, and building materials professionals, we are on-site, evaluating and testing materials in real-time to keep the pace of our clients’ project, collecting and reporting data digitally to deliver critical insights. With our nationwide footprint of offices and laboratories, bench strength, flexibility, and diverse capabilities we identify issues and expedite solutions whenever problems arise.

About the Company

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 8,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 200 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace. Terracon was recognized as the #1 firm in Asbestos and Lead Abatement.

Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.