Job Description
Job Overview:
Project Coordinator
Summary
The Project Coordinator is the point of contact and representative for all activities and contractual matters relating to the project internally and externally. He/she ensures the proper implementation and execution of all aspects of the project (from beginning sales proposal and quoting phases through completion of the project), maintains a commercial overview of the project, ensures a successful outcome of commercial negotiations, and coordinates critical subject matter of the contract with the functional departments (operations, quality, commercial etc.) under the guidance of the Project Manager.
Who we are
At SMS group, our people are our greatest asset. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that promotes a culture of innovation, growth, and inclusion. We offer company events, activities, and opportunities to participate in charitable initiatives that benefit the communities where we work.
What you'll do
- Direct and coordinate all activities throughout the project lifecycle. Including the implementation of all activities leading up to and during the project process, with regard to customer evaluation, project selection, project structure, costing, bid preparation, financing, and contract negotiation.
- Ensuring consistent risk prevention in all commercial as well as inter-disciplinary matters during the project life cycle.
- Managing relationships with customers, local companies, representatives and partners.
- Implementing all activities in connection with the legal and commercial framework conditions.
- Coordinating, harmonizing the technical and commercial subject matter of the contract.
- Commercial pricing requirements in consultation with all relevant departments.
- Provides insight into the final bid cost estimate.
- Ensures complete and comprehensive communication on all aspects in the project.
- Development of the price strategy and price sheet.
- Ensuring compliance with project management standards and all requirements of the applicable Project Management Guidelines of the SMS group.
- Commercial order handling responsibilities for:
- Risk and opportunity management
- Contract and claim management
- Completion of all commercial and financial related matters
- Ensuring the accuracy of cost and pricing calculations
- Performing requirements for month end reporting activities
- Preparing monthly project status meetings
- Development of the proposal phase of a project – reviewing the price and cost calculation, tax implications, as well as customer terms and conditions
- Managing the customer’s requirements (project functionality, intent met.)
What you'll need
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a similar field is preferred or a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
- Thorough understanding of contract language and the ability to negotiate, interpret, and carry out contract terms is required.
- Knowledge of project controlling and contract management is preferred.
- Strong financial analysis ability and experience is required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel, is required.
- Strong ability to communicate and exercise effective interpersonal skills is necessary.
What we do
SMS group is the leading partner in the world of metals. We are an original equipment supplier offering comprehensive maintenance and spare part services for metals production, continuous casting and rolling (flat and long products), tubes, welded pipes, forging, non-ferrous technology, and heat treatment plants - all from a single source.
SMS group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, gender identity or other categories protected by law.
