Project Administrator

Established Manufacturing Employer

Kirkwood, MO 63122, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Technology

Full Time

Job Description

Project Administrator – Manufacturing

Location: St. Louis, MO
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: Based on Experience

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Project Administrator for an established manufacturing organization in the St. Louis area.

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting project managers, coordinating project schedules, tracking budgets, maintaining documentation, and communicating across multiple departments to ensure projects are completed efficiently and on time.

This position is ideal for someone with strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and experience working in a manufacturing, industrial, or project-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

Assist Project Managers with planning, coordinating, and executing projects from start to finish.
Develop and maintain project schedules, timelines, budgets, and action plans.
Participate in project meetings, document discussions, and track action items.
Coordinate communication between internal departments to ensure project requirements and deadlines are met.
Maintain accurate project documentation, spreadsheets, databases, and records.
Prepare and review project proposals, meeting minutes, correspondence, and reports.
Monitor project expenses, track costs, and assist with maintaining project budgets.
Identify potential scheduling conflicts, project delays, and operational challenges.
Assist with resolving project-related issues to maintain workflow and productivity.
Review technical drawings, component specifications, and tolerance requirements.
Ensure project information is updated and communicated to appropriate team members.

Qualifications

Required:

2–5 years of experience in project administration, project coordination, or a related position, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Working knowledge of project management principles and practices.
Strong organizational, multitasking, and time management skills.
Experience coordinating project schedules, tracking deadlines, and maintaining documentation.
Ability to monitor project expenses and work within established budgets.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and spreadsheets.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to read and understand component drawings and tolerance specifications.
Comfortable working with numbers, budgets, and project-related financial information.

Preferred:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field.
Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Knowledge of tubular steel manufacturing or metal fabrication processes.
Experience working with CAD drawings or CAD software.
Experience supporting multiple projects simultaneously.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is proactive, dependable, and highly organized. The successful candidate will be comfortable working with multiple departments, managing competing priorities, and keeping projects on schedule and within budget.

Candidates with experience in manufacturing project coordination, production administration, engineering support, or industrial project management are encouraged to apply.

Why Apply?

Opportunity to work with an established manufacturing organization.
Collaborative, team-oriented environment.
Opportunity to expand project management and manufacturing knowledge.
Position involving both administrative responsibilities and technical project coordination.

Apply Today!

If you have project coordination experience, strong Excel skills, and enjoy keeping projects organized and on track, we encourage you to apply!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

\nCompany Description

Join a team that values hard work, professional growth, and employee success. Our clients are established organizations that invest in their people, provide opportunities for advancement, and foster collaborative work environments.