Project Coordinator
Pro-Tec Design
- Minnetonka, MN
- $55,000-75,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Coordinate day-to-day execution of small projects (generally under 40 hours total labor).
- Lead smooth transitions from sales to production: conduct kickoff meetings, review project documentation, and collaborate with lead techs to create execution plans.
- Manage project timelines, materials, and resource allocation.
- Act as backup to the Purchasing Manager for material procurement.
- Execute purchase orders from the appropriate vendor from requisition through acknowledgment, ensuring price, terms, and lead‑times match contracts while also taking into consideration price, availability, payment terms and credit lines.
- Communicate daily with internal customers on ordering status of products and changes required.
- Provide advice and guidance to sales and project managers on part selection.
- Provides feedback on products costs to maintain the proposal database.
- Resolve routine supplier issues-late shipments, quantity discrepancies, and credit/debit memos
- Approve all project-related expenses, including subcontractor invoices.
- Ensure timely and accurate customer billing - including progress billings and final invoices.
- Take ownership of project financials post-sales handoff.
- Follow Pro-Tec's project lifecycle to ensure delivery is on time, on budget, and meets customer expectations.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders; provide regular updates and escalate issues as needed.
- Support field technicians to ensure they have the tools, information, and materials needed for success.
- Oversee all project deliverables, including installation, documentation, customer training, and transition to the service department for warranty support.
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation in ConnectWise, including: -
- Customer communications and internal notifications
- Kickoff completion
- Project schedules, floor plans, and supporting documentation
- Material orders and technician timecards
- Field closeout process and as-built documentation
- 100% billing before project closure
- 2+ years of project coordination or management experience in physical security, low-voltage systems, or a related field.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Effective at setting customer expectations, gathering key information, and communicating status updates with clarity and confidence.
- Highly organized with strong multitasking and time management abilities.
- Proactive problem-solver with critical thinking skills.
- Proven ability to collaborate across teams and departments.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary education in a technical field or project management preferred.
- PMP, CSPM, or similar certification is a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Excel, Teams, etc.).
- Experience with ConnectWise and/or Smartsheet is a plus.
- Must have a valid driver's license and be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
- Must successfully pass a background check, including a driving record review.