Project Coordinator

Position: Project Coordinator

FLSA Status: Full Time, Exempt

Location: Hoffman Estates, IL (Hybrid In-Office, no out of state candidates)

Pay: $46,000-$52,000 per year (non-negotiable)

The Opportunity:

Come join our team! We are hiring a class of high potential results-oriented individuals to join our team as a Project Coordinator. The Project Coordinator Role operates as a valuable contributor within our Project Teams. Our Project Coordinators work on multiple complex projects for customer programs that typically exceed $1 million in revenue. You will work with household names and see your work in your day-to-day lives. We love what we do!

The role offers advancement opportunities due to our business model, which focuses on promoting from within. The successful candidate will be able to work in a fast-paced environment, communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and possess the ability to deliver assignments with a high level of excellence.

Our Company:

Co-founded by Larry Sicher in 1991 as a local sign and service agent, Identiti has been focused on excellence in customer service and communication since its inception.

Now led by brothers Michael and Zack Sicher, the company has grown to become a national provider of exterior and interior signage, graphics, and maintenance services, with 2800 employees and installation and service partners.

The comprehensive offerings include Design, Project Management and Manufacturing for signage and branded environment programs across multiple industries. Identiti offerings also include a full range of Maintenance services including preventive and planned Maintenance Programs.

Our Culture:

At Identiti, our culture is the most important aspect of our business. Although the company has grown significantly over the last 25 years, we take pride in maintaining our family dynamic. Our culture is predicated upon hiring individuals that understand and live our values of Adaptability, Courageousness, Communication, and being Inspirational.

Responsibilities:

• Negotiate and schedule field service utilizing our national network of field technicians.
• Follow and implement tasks from the project schedules/templates to ensure all projects are executed on time and within budget according to the customer’s committed date.
• Coordinate external vendor schedules including job-site surveys, manufacturing, transportation, and final installation of products at customer location to ensure on-time delivery. This work will be captured in our ERP system, attention to detail and sense of urgency are critical.
• Attend and actively participate in scheduled project meetings; Proactively communicating all concerns that impact the projects and offer viable solutions to customer issues.
• Execute project tasks to provide a smooth flow of progress throughout the project until completion.
• Utilize effective communication to develop strong relationships with your team and other PM teams.
• Create and maintain positive relationships with external partners including vendors and subcontractors always treating them fairly and professionally in all interactions.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope utilizing problem-solving techniques to identify potential issues and devise contingency plans as required.
• Keep all administrative tasks up to date and tracked within our timeline and procedural processes.

Project Coordinator Requirements:

• Associate degree or two years of general work experience
• Previous experience in a fast-paced role
• Highly organized and able to multitask
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Capable of executing job tasks in Identiti’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Office, email, and internet
• Enjoys being busy

Company Culture:

• Opportunities to give back and participate in charitable events through our Identiti Gives Back program.
• Team building activities, such as our Halloween Contest, Monthly Trivia games, Virtual Cocktail hours, and other events planned by our Fun Committee.
• Continued Training and Development opportunities offered internally as well as through our industry association.
• Coffees, CFT’s and other Cultural Initiatives to drive engagement through our Culture
• Committee.
• Rockstar office space with free parking, free food and drink, great all-around vibe in Schaumburg.
• In office work subject to Illinois Covid numbers.

Company Benefits (Including but not limited to):

• Family health coverage including medical, dental and vision
• Telecommuting/remote days
• 401K
• Generous time off program
• On-site fitness center

Identiti provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.