Staff Project Coordinator (Entry Level)

Company: ERM
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

ERM is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Staff Project Coordinator to provide high-quality project support in our Chicago, IL, Holland, MI, Novi, MI, or Milwaukee, WI offices. We are seeking a highly-organized administrative professional who is a team player with a positive attitude and will contribute to the efficient delivery of projects to ERM's clients. In this role, the Project Coordinator will support multiple Project Managers and Partners by driving execution of assigned tasks, applying creative approaches to achieving required outcomes, and ensuring quality deliverables. This is an excellent opportunity for an administrative professional looking to join a global environmental leader in an exciting and growing industry.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Provide high-quality project and administrative skills while successfully juggling multiple deadline-driven tasks.
* As part of the project delivery team, participate in project/account cadence calls and develop and track progress on action items lists.
* Proposal writing and support related to providing consistency with client contracts, billing rates, insurance, and invoicing practices.
* Provide financial support for projects by assisting with managing budgets in ERM's accounting software.
* Assist with project invoicing, budget tracking and estimating, financial reporting, accounts receivables, and special financial projects.
* Work with client procurement/purchasing departments.
* Create/track intercompany work authorizations between US and foreign ERM offices.
* Liaise via email and phone directly with ERM's clients on matters relating to schedule, budget, or invoicing.
* Support Project Managers with detailed project expense management including coordination with finance team on subcontractor, equipment, and travel costs.
* Support Account Managers/Directors and Project Managers in maintaining opportunities records using SalesForce.
* Support subcontractor management and project risk review through preparation of Subcontractor Work Authorizations, Certificates of Insurance, and contract review.

REQUIREMENTS:

* 3+ years of administrative, project management, or financial experience in a professional services/consulting environment preferred. O
* Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
* Must be able to work with other employees all over the globe.
* Strong computer skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams and Project); experience with accounting software, Salesforce, ENFOS, and/or Avetta a plus.
* Ability to work independently to manage and coordinate multiple project assignments simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.
* Detail-oriented, proactive, and ability to prioritize effectively.
* Strong organizational, scheduling, and logistics skills
* Ability to work as part of a team and be a self-starter.

Who We Are:

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world's leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our "boots to boardroom" approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Thank you for your interest in ERM!

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