The Project Coordinator I supports the Project Manager with project deliverables, meeting coordination, logistics support, and documentation while ensuring client satisfaction through effective communication and relationship management.
If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Project Coordinator works closely with the Project Manager to implement Yellow Brick’s design, transition and activation planning process, and tools to successfully complete project deliverables within the allocated project budget. Scheduling and preparing for meetings and project activities are key job responsibilities. The Project Coordinator I is skilled at time management, meeting notes, and prioritization and management of multiple assignments.
HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Coordinate standard projects and manage assignments effectively.
- Complete assigned work within the allocated project hours.
- Updates project timelines and dashboards.
- Prepare meeting materials and distribute them as appropriate.
- Support the development of floorplan reports.
- Provide logistics support for the project, including meeting scheduling, documentation of meeting minutes, and communication with the team and client.
- Understand and implement closed-loop communication to foster effective and efficient communication for each project.
- Document notes, action items, and decisions from meetings.
- Complete project deliverables, ensuring that deliverables adhere to quality standards and are within contract scope.
- Coordinate meetings with the Yellow Brick project team and maintain the Project Management Checklist.
- Draft communication to clients, including post-meeting notes and deliverables.
- Identify and escalate project risks/concerns to Project Manager.
- Track project work and prepare monthly summary.
- Work closely with clients and maintain positive relationships.
- Continuously seeks opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and client relationships.
- Adhere to Yellow Brick’s standard process and that appropriate tools and templates are utilized.
- Develop tools as assigned for use with Yellow Brick projects.
- Other duties as assigned.
HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED
- Associate degree or equivalent expertise and experience in the industry preferred.
- Two or more years of relevant work experience preferred.
- Competent in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Skilled at summarizing conversations and identifying key follow-ups.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Skilled in working effectively in teams with various disciplines and backgrounds.
- Instills trust and respect from the team and clients.
- Works effectively as a team player.
- Develops and maintains effective relationships with clients and team members.
- Communicates effectively and professionally, both in oral and written communications.
- Manages uncomfortable situations with sensitivity and professionalism.
- Comfortable sharing difficult messages, initiating conversations, and receptive to feedback.
- Prioritizes job duties, assignments, and deliverables in a fast-paced work environment.
- Plans, organizes, prioritizes, and works independently to meet deadlines.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position for up to 90% of the workday.
- Must be able to move around an office or job site.
- Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds.
- Must be able to travel up to 75% of the time.
- Must be willing to work irregular hours on occasion per the requirements of the assigned projects.
The salary range for this position is $21.92 to $27.40 annually. This salary range is the range we believe is the anticipated range of possible base compensation at the timing of the posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the anticipated salary range for the position. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage and flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off, flex-time schedules, remote work options and a 401k plan and employee perk programs. For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits. Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.
ABOUT OUR FIRM
As part of CannonDesign’s industry-leading consulting family, Yellow Brick is dedicated to healthcare consulting. We specialize in operations planning, project management, behavioral health, licensing and regulatory preparedness, and activation planning services. At Yellow Brick, our mission is to deliver unparalleled project management expertise to the healthcare industry, and we accomplish this by partnering with our clients to ensure a seamless Day one.
ABOUT WORKING HERE
- We are a start-up culture in an established firm: nimble, energetic, innovative and fun.
- We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
- We are committed to ensuring our practice provides equal opportunities for all employees, as we strive to connect with communities around us and focus on the future of design. We support equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts that benefit all employees through the leadership of our DEI Council, our Employee Resource Groups which are open to everyone, and other community initiatives.
- We’re about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we’re ready for you.
Please note that candidates can only apply to our positions on our company Careers site. It's not uncommon for scammers to create positions that look legitimate on other sites; never enter your information or apply for CannonDesign positions on any platform. Should an issue arise that you feel we should be aware of, please contact us. Please provide your resume and portfolio when applying.
As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct.
CannonDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CannonDesign is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free from any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. It is therefore the firm’s policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicant, CannonDesign employee, vendor, contractor, or client on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. It is also CannonDesign’s policy to prohibit any and all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, or participated in a firm or agency investigation into such complaints.
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