Orbital Engineering, Inc. · 1 month ago
Distribution Engineering Project Coordinator - Hammond, IN
Hammond, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expOrbital Engineering, Inc. is a leading provider of engineering and design services with over 50 years of experience. They are seeking a Project Coordinator to support Distribution Engineering projects, focusing on administrative and financial reconciliation, project coordination, and maintaining project-related files.
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Responsibilities
Provides administrative and financial reconciliation support to Manager and project team members
Schedule, organize and direct engineers, designers, and subcontractors in the completion of project activities
Supports team in maintaining project related files, coordinating with vendors, invoicing, and managing purchase orders
Verifies accuracy of invoices against project costs and develops reconciliation plan for any amounts out of variance limits
Supports project start-up and close-out activities, including responsibilities related to Orbital project accounting software
Regularly utilizes Client proprietary software packages or equipment to complete daily responsibilities in the engineering design workflow process, may include facilitating new attachment permitting process
Provides accounting and clerical support while maintaining bookkeeping databases for department team
Communicate with others, including co-workers and clients, to reconcile project financials, taking any corrective action required
Regularly generates and presents financial reporting to management team
Frequently communicates with Client on project related invoices and payment statuses
Provide timely and detailed documentation and support to Orbital accounting functions for ensuring projects are on budget and appropriately accounted
Maintain a thorough record of all company charges, as well as any refunds that have been issued
Work is primarily office based, with the ability to work from home, as required
Will be required to attend meetings at clients’ sites and regularly interact with client personnel
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED required with 3+ years of experience in accounts receivable, accounts payable, or finance
Three (3) years of experience in the Utility industry. Experience in other heavy industrial engineering projects such as manufacturing, steel, mining, materials processing, and power generation will also be considered
Associates Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or other related discipline with 0-2+ years of experience in accounting or finance
Understanding of industry accounting best practices
Must be an organized person who can keep data organized from start to finish on a project
Ability to prioritize work on multiple projects and effectively communicate project statuses
Computer proficiency including general Microsoft Office products, design, and business enterprise software
Effective written and oral communication at all levels within an organizational structure
Reasoning skills and ability to solve practical problems
Must have dependable transportation and a valid driver's license with insurance
This position requires the ability to pass a post-offer drug (including marijuana) and alcohol test in compliance with Federal regulations and is also subject to random testing as a condition of continued employment
Preferred
PMP Certification is desirable but not required
Successful experience in leadership roles managing engineering and design teams in a consulting engineering environment
Working knowledge of project accounting and invoice requirements for electrical distribution assets and/or communication equipment design and/or construction
Previous project or account management experience as a customer main point of contact is beneficial
Experience with project start-up or close-out activities
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Prescription drug
401(k)
Supplemental insurance
Company
Orbital Engineering, Inc.
For 50 years, Orbital Engineering has provided the full-service Engineering, Risk Mitigation, and Project Delivery expertise of a large company with the flexibility, responsiveness, cost advantages, and personal attention of a local company.
501-1000 employees
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Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Timczyk
Chief Technology Officer
Brandon Otis, CPA/ABV/CFF, CFE, CVA
Chief Financial Officer
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