Project Coordinator at CS Erickson – Plano, Texas

About CS Erickson

At CS Erickson, we are redefining what the industry expects from a trade company by building a world-class, professional organization. We instill confidence in our customers by making every interaction insightful, proactive, and simple. We offer solutions from electrical engineering to AV equipment and installation. More than just getting the job done, we take pride in going the extra mile on every project, ensuring expert craftsmanship and treating every facility as if it were our own.

If you’re excited about joining a team that’s on a mission to push the boundaries of what’s possible in the trades, we have opportunities for talented individuals. Our fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture rewards self-starters who want to contribute to an organization that’s leading the way in innovation, quality, and professionalism in the industry.

About the role

The Project Coordinator is responsible for providing dynamic administrative support across different areas of the business, assisting with project execution and ensuring smooth operational functions. This role encompasses a variety of responsibilities depending on the specific department being supported. As part of the project management or account management team, the Project Coordinator plays a key role in handling project-related tasks, ensuring timely completion, and maintaining accurate records.

This position requires a proactive and highly organized individual who can efficiently manage multiple priorities and adapt to the varying needs of different departments.

What you'll do

Administrative Support:

• Manage job entries in project management systems such as Foundation, or Rippling.
• Assist with purchase orders, contracts, change orders, and other critical project documentation.
• Monitor cost entry and address discrepancies in invoicing to ensure proper financial management of projects.
• Ensure proper invoice track to clients in house to direct customers.
• Conduct follow-ups on accounts receivable, ensuring timely collections of past-due invoices.
• Support cross-team communications and coordination, including scheduling meetings and sending key updates.
  
  Project Coordination:
• Submit timecards, coordinate site access, and manage job-related certifications such as COIs and electrical permits.
• Assist with the initiation of new projects, including organizing job numbers, tracking budgets, defining scope of work and maintaining timelines.
• Prepare and maintain accurate and timely invoice process for each project.
• Ensure accurate documentation for project close-out, tracking project milestones and completion dates.
  
  
• Operational Support:
• Handle operational tasks like processing purchase orders, researching cost issues, tracking vendor purchase order progress, and allocating internal and external expenses to the correct jobs.
• Collaborate with foremen and field staff to ensure project updates and requirements are communicated clearly and efficiently.
• Audit project data regularly to ensure it is current and compliant with company policies and financial goals. Assist field teams with access to resources and adherence to CSE safety policies.
• Client and Internal Team Interaction:
• Act as a liaison between internal teams and clients, providing timely updates and responding to inquiries.
• Prepare reports and data summaries for project reviews, highlighting key progress points and outstanding issues.
• Work closely with the Project Manager and field staff to support daily operations and long-term project goals.

Qualifications

Required Skills, Experience, and Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• At least 2 years of experience in an administrative or project coordination role, preferably within construction, electrical services, or related industries.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple priorities and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to interact with internal teams, clients, and external partners professionally.
• Attention to Detail: Ensures data accuracy and thoroughness in documentation, reporting, and project tasks.
• Proactive Approach: Takes initiative to anticipate needs and solve problems before they arise.
• Collaboration: Works well within teams, offering support and maintaining effective communication across departments.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Familiarity with project management software (e.g., Scoro, Foundation) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong financial and organizational skills, with the ability to track budgets, expenses, and timecards.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, or a related field preferred.

Winning Behaviors and Competencies

• Real-time Communication is key to success: We will communicate real-time to our team members and clients.
• Knowing our projects is key to success: Preplanning and continuous planning habits lead to success. We will preplan every project, every time, no exceptions.
• Responsiveness is key to our success: We will deliver on time on all commitments and approach every request with a sense of urgency. This is our differentiator.
• Accountability is key to our success: I have a clear understanding of what I am responsible for and will ensure I have enabled good routines and habits that ensure successful outcomes.
• We are professionals and will hold ourselves to the highest standards: The services and products we deliver will represent this belief. In return we will become role models for our youth, enhance our brand reputation and provide high value outcomes and exceptional experiences for our partners and clients.

CS Erickson is an equal opportunity employer

CS Erickson extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees regardless of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), disability, marital status, military service, height, weight, genetic information, or any other reason protected by law.

Assistance

CS Erickson is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. CS Erickson will not discriminate against any qualified individual who can perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Recruiter Notice

CS Erickson partners exclusively with recruiters who have a current, signed agreement in place. Recruiters without such an agreement must not present themselves as acting on behalf of CS Erickson. We kindly ask that you do not contact our employees or hiring managers or submit unsolicited resumes. Any resumes received without an approved recruiting agreement will be considered the property of CS Erickson, and no fees will be paid.