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Description

The Company:

SED Systems specializes in developing complex hardware and software systems for cable, telecommunications, satellite communications, and defense applications. Employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, competitive salary, a company paid pension plan, an employee stock purchase plan, and free access to a fitness facility.

The Position:
Project Coordinators assist Project Managers by preparing cost estimates, schedules, forecasts, trends and analyses. These duties are performed as part of the planning and reporting process required to track the various financial aspects of proposals and projects.

Responsibilities:  
Work with project managers in executing new projects and reporting monthly on project progression;
Work on proposal costing and ensuring cost control standards are met;
Develop and maintain good user capabilities relating to various software packages such as Primavera, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Excel;
Develop a proactive method of operation, anticipating project/proposal action items, and working toward their completion with a minimum of supervision;
Develop a good working knowledge of contractual matters relating to assigned projects and proposals;
Implement the project and proposal procedures in an organized manner;
Other responsibilities and tasks as assigned.

The Person:
The position requires individuals that are self-motivated and adaptable, able to make suggestions and decisions within the scope of responsibility, able to organize a diverse workload, meet deadlines, have strong analytical abilities, and good interpersonal and communication skills.

Applicants must have a business related post-secondary diploma or degree, and/or proven related work experience. Candidates must have proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Knowledge of pivot tables and macros, Primavera Project Planner, and Microsoft Project is considered an asset.