Project Coordinator – (Closed)

Position Title:           Project Coordinator
Client:                           Los Angeles Country Metropolitan Transportation Authority (METRO)
Estimated Hours:       Full Time Employee (40 hrs / week)
Hourly Rate:                $45.84 / hour

OVERVIEW

We are actively seeking a Project Coordinator to assist our client, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro), working on multiple transportation, environmental and sustainability focused projects within the Los Angeles region. We’re looking for a candidate that excels in a dynamic, fast paced environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. In this role, you will be a member of our rapidly growing Energy and Sustainability team. This position is a great opportunity to join an industry in the Los Angeles, CA area.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess existing Metro sustainability and environmental programs and identify areas of opportunity;
• Serve as a technical resource to Metro and provide advice on project direction;
• Participate in engagement and outreach efforts with the public related to Metro opportunities and initiatives;
• Develop program recommendations, planning documents, and reports;
• Implement and manage sustainability projects and programs;
• Facilitate Metro strategic planning efforts and provide subject-matter expert input;
• Support Metro environmental compliance efforts;
• Develop Metro annual report documents, communication pieces, and other internal and external communications related to sustainability programs and projects;
• Develop tools, databases, and other tracking mechanisms to support sustainability program implementation and assessment;
• Aid with the collection, review, status, and organization of project documentation, data, and deliverables;
• Provide administrative support to Directors, Project Manager(s) and to the Project Team;
• Support departmental and project meetings, both internal and client facing, via scheduling, coordinating, developing meeting agendas and notifications, taking meeting notes, and following up on appropriate action items;
• Assist in preparing written materials including correspondence, reports, procedures, and guidelines;
• Conduct quality reviews of all written materials prior to distribution to Metro;
• Maintain detailed and organized project files;
• Aid with the collection, review, status, and organization of project documentation, data deliverables, and closeout documents;
• The previous list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time;

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Environmental Science or related field is highly preferred;
• 1-2 years construction, sustainability or related field experience, preferred;
• Understanding of sustainable design and energy efficiency principles highly preferred;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including strong knowledge of Excel;
• Strong writing skills;
• Ability to be work with proficiency in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities;
• Experience in outreach and public outreach highly preferred;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;

RESUME SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Deadline to submit resume:
Thursday February 28, 2019 @ 3:00pm (no late submissions accepted)
Please email cover letter, resume, and salary requirements: hr@paragon-em.com
Subject line:  METRO Project Coordinator

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