PROJECT COORDINATOR
Purpose of Position:
• To be the go between for reporting clean financial data and the day to day production of each job.
• To provide checks and balances throughout the claim process (for customer service, budgeting, gross margins and collections).
• To handle majority of administrative task to enable the PM to be in the field and on job sites.
• To ensure completed work is billed and collected timely.
Scope and Responsibilities of the Position:
• Speaking to customers who have property damage to their homes or businesses regarding needs, scheduling, billing and collecting for work complete.
• Assigning new files to project managers.
• Inputting budgets into the job management software and reporting correct gross margins for each project.
• Creating and sending work orders to trade partners at the direction of the project manager.
• Identifying production issues before they become problems, reporting any red flags to management and being involved in the resolution process to make the customer happy.
• Working with insurance companies to make sure notes, photos and updates are provided on all ongoing claims.
• Maintaining internal job management software.
• Billing at each stage of the project and working with customers and insurance companies to collect for work completed.
• Spearheading job review meetings with project managers to review budgets, timeline and collections.
Knowledge, Skills & Personal Attributes needed for the Position:
KNOWLEDGE:
• Must be able to learn and understand the company's financial structure and the "why" behind each responsibility and how it affects the overall report card of the branch/company.
• Must be able to handle and maintain confidentiality concerning personnel and financial information.
• Must be able to maintain accuracy when entering financial data and job timelines.
• Must have understanding of accounts receivable and job costed accounts payable.
• Preferred knowledge on how to manage a budget and calculate payouts for projects.
• Must have general knowledge and/or desire to learn more about the construction/restoration industry.
PERSONAL SKILLS:
• Must have the ability to problem solve and have a pleasant demeanor when dealing with the general public.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and timely to his/her team.
• Must be able to learn new computer software as well as know how to use: excel, word, outlook.
• Must be able to stay organized in a fast pace environment and be decisive.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
• Demonstrates sound work ethics
• Persistence
• Great attitude
• Possesses cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Candid & Transparent
• Focused: Can buckle down and just plain get stuff done with little distraction.