Project Coordinator

Project Coordinator Job Description

A Project Coordinator works closely with project team members, managers and leads to help deliver major organisational projects efficiently. The Project Coordinator manages the administrative tasks, such as document and information distribution, report collation and communication support. As such, a Project Coordinator job description should demand a candidate with excellent communication skills, the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships, and experience meeting hard deadlines.

Project coordinator duties and responsibilities of the job

Duties and responsibilities for this role will vary depending on the size and industry of the organisation, so the Project Coordinator job description may include some or all of the following:

Sharing relevant documentation and reports with project teams

Providing information and regular support to stakeholders

Being point of contact for various working groups

Developing in-depth understanding of project scope and particulars i.e. timeframes, financials, outcomes

Ensuring resources and equipment are always available

Understanding formal escalation and review processes

Providing support to project managers and business leaders when requested

Thorough project documentation

Creating and reviewing of reports

Knowledge of industry best practice

Project Coordinator job qualifications and requirements

While more junior than a Project Manager, a Project Coordinator job description would still ask for formal qualifications, and several years’ experience in a similar role. Some of the relevant fields of study include:

Engineering

Construction

Marketing

IT or Computer Science

Business or Business Administration

Management

The job description should also ask for proficiency in industry-specific programs, software or technology, plus a knowledge of server systems and fluency in HTML, CSS and JQuery.

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Salary for Project Coordinator

110000 - 130500

25th Percentile

110000

The candidate has little or no prior experience in the position and is still developing relevant skills.

50th Percentile

120000

The candidate has an average level of experience and has most of the necessary skills.

75th Percentile

130500

The candidate has above-average experience, has most or all the necessary skills and may have specialised qualifications.

Salary range based on three percentiles The starting salaries represent gross yearly salaries. They do not include bonuses, benefits or superannuation.

Projected salaries for related positions

Position title

25th Percentile

50th Percentile

75th Percentile

Project Manager

135000

155500

170000

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160500

175500

200000

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175500

211000

236500

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