Project Coordinator in Knoxville, Tennessee at EPRI
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Job Description
Requisition ID: REQ-3977
Position Type: Full time
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EPRI provides thought leadership, industry expertise, and collaborative value to help the electricity sector identify issues, technology gaps, and broader needs that can be addressed through effective research and development programs for the benefit of society.
If you need help during the application process, please contact us at applyhelp@epri.com.Job Title:Project CoordinatorLocation:Charlotte, NC, Dallas, TX, Knoxville, TN, Palo Alto, CA, Washington, D.C.Job Summary and Description:
The Project Coordinator will support multiple R&D projects and/or technical programs which includes the following key focus areas:
Key Responsibilities:
Provides project technical support for project planning, resourcing, execution, and reporting activities for multiple projects and programs, under the direction of a program manager or research area manager.
Facilitates with the creation and maintenance of cost planning with tehnical teams by entering planned costs for their projects, maintains accuracy and accounts ofr changes in work scope.
Coordinates and disseminates project information to support communications to project stakeholders and monitoring/reporting on the achievement of project activities on behalf of the project managers.
Monitors project results (deliverables, schedule, and cost) and informs project/program/area manager of progress toward program/project requirements. Ensures that time-sensitive deadlines and deliverables are communicated, understood, executed and prioritized appropriately.
Coordinates with Finance groups on periodic internal program status reports to Sector Management.
Supports the technical staff in the purchase of goods and services.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
At least 4 years of experience working with projects.
Clearly communicates internally or externally the status of a project.
Demonstrates ability to work with peers.
Demonstrates ability to present information for internal or external communications.
Demonstrates organization skills.
Demonstrates ability to identify and analyze issues, and prioritize individual work tasks.
Education:
Bachelors Degree in a technical or business field or equivalent experience required.