Project Coordinator
12-month fixed-term Project Coordinator at a telecom infrastructure services firm, supporting a nationwide programme to remove and recycle redundant poles across New Zealand. Day to day: scheduling, resource and milestone tracking, documentation/reporting, and stakeholder communication, with strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Penrose, Auckland
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Previous project coordination experience with strong administrative and organisational skills in a high-volume project environment
- Ability to coordinate multiple site projects involving multiple internal and external stakeholders
- Clear, confident and professional communication, adaptable to varying audiences
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel: formulas and functions, data analysis and data visualisation
- Comprehensive knowledge of NZ geographical regions
- Current work rights in New Zealand
Full description
Mō mātou tēnei - Our organisation
Universal Communications Group Pty Ltd (UCG) is a leading supplier of telecommunications network design, construction, operations and project management services. The company is relied upon by some of Australia’s and New Zealand’s largest telecommunications operators to research, develop, trial and deliver new broadband deployment concepts, smart city technologies and bespoke IoT solutions. UCG works closely with network operators to optimise the performance of their existing and planned infrastructure and to ensure that deployments are delivered fit for purpose and future proofed.
Ko tā mātou mahi - About the role
The Project Coordinator is a 12 month fixed term opportunity due to our win of a new programme of work i.e. the removal of thousands of redundant poles throughout New Zealand and their recycling.
You will collaborate closely with the Programme Manager to ensure project objectives are met on time, within budget and to a high standard. You will be the central point of contact for project related information and will play a key role in coordinating resources, activities, tracking progress and key milestones. You shall facilitate communication throughout the project lifecycle within UCG and externally with our client.
Ko tō mahi – What you will do
- Assist plan, schedule and execute project activities to ensure timely delivery and alignment with objectives.
- Support the efficient allocation and tracking of personnel, equipment and materials to optimise resource utilization.
- Track project milestones, monitor progress, identify risks, and provide regular updates to stakeholders including detailed record keeping in UCG and client systems.
- Maintain accurate project documentation, ensure compliance with standards, and support process improvements.
- Act as a point of contact for project queries, ensuring clear communication and collaboration among stakeholders including our Delivery Partner (subcontractor) workforce.
- Organize and document meetings, ensuring action items are tracked and completed.
- Generate reports and maintain records to provide visibility on project performance and key updates.
Na tōu rourou - What you will bring
- Previous project coordination experience where your administrative and organisational skills allow you to prosper in a high volume project environment.
- The ability to coordinate multiple site projects involving multiple internal and external stakeholders.
- Clear, confident and professional communication manner with the ability to adapt to a varying audience.