Cooperative Program Coordinator jobs in Jamestown, NY

Premier Precision Machining, located in Falconer, New York, is a leading provider of high-quality precision machining services, specializing in delivering precision-engineered components to meet the exacting requirements of clients across various industries. With a commitment to excellence and decades of industry expertise, we operate a state-of-the-art facility equipped with advanced CNC machining technology and a team of skilled technicians dedicated to upholding the highest standards of precision and craftsmanship.

Our industry expertise spans defense, aerospace, oil and gas, and automotive sectors, where we have demonstrated our ability to produce complex components with tight tolerances and uncompromising precision. At Premier Precision Machining, customer satisfaction is paramount, and we prioritize understanding our clients' specific needs to offer customized solutions tailored to their objectives. We provide responsive communication, on-time delivery, and proactive support throughout every stage of the manufacturing process, ensuring exceptional results and a seamless experience for our customers. Committed to community engagement, we actively support local initiatives and organizations, contributing to economic growth, educational opportunities, and community development. Experience the difference of precision engineering with Premier Precision Machining.

The primary objective of a Project Coordinator will be the delivery of all contractual requirements on cost and on schedule, while achieving all technical requirements and creating customer intimacy to support value creation strategies and actions. The individual will lead a cross-functional organization aligned to common program performance goals.

Project Coordinators are responsible for leading all phases of the program life cycle from inception (proposal development) through startup, execution, and completion (contract closeout). Primary responsibilities are the management of cost, schedule, and technical performance of company programs or subsystems and include, but are not limited to:

Leading and directing cross-functional Integrated Program Teams (IPT) to meet program cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives:

· Measuring and reporting program performance.

· Delivering presentations to customers, executive management, and other program stakeholders.

· Participating in the negotiation of contracts, contract changes, specifications, operating budgets, schedule milestones, and key terms and conditions.

· Creation, review, and finalization of the program Statement of Work.

· Identification, distribution, tracking, and completion of program requirements.

· Establishment and management of the program and subordinate baselines.

· Development and adherence to budget baselines utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) or similar cost & schedule control methodologies and tools.

· Identifying, allocating and managing program resources, including workforce planning.

· Managing customer supplied property or information.

· Managing suppliers to meet program objectives.

· Adherence to all internal processes, policies, and applicable industry standards.

· Ensuring program team understands and adheres to contract scope and manages change through control board activities.

· Development and adherence to master plans and schedules.

· Conducting thorough risk & opportunity management practices including identification, mitigation, and realization.

· Cultivating customer relationships to develop further opportunities within the customer community.

· Developing new business opportunities through long term strategic planning, capture planning, and development of proposals and business plans.

Desired Attributes:

· Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to manage a project team daily and communicate effectively with leadership regarding status, awareness’s, and escalations.

· Ability to effectively plan, define, establish, communicate, monitor, and control scope to ensure that all the work required and only the work required is performed.

· Ability to initiate, develop, integrate, execute, direct and control program plans and cost and schedule baselines that meet both program contractual requirements and stakeholder expectations.

· Ability to resolve disputes and negotiate with a positive outcome while maintaining good relationships with customers and within the organization.

· Critical thinking and logical reasoning skills with the ability to solve issues and predict potential programmatic and technical risks.

· Impeccable ethics in business conduct; ability to lead by example and always foster ethical behavior.

Basic Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree and 6 years (or Bachelor of Science in STEM and 5 years) of related experience as defined below.

· Experience developing project cost and schedules.

· Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team or cost account management.

· Strong communication and organizational skills.

· Able to assimilate information from multiple sources, create coherent plans and then execute those plans.

· Demonstrated success leading teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal.

· Demonstrated commitment and energy to meet customer needs by building strong relationships.

· Ability to travel (10% to 25%).

· Experience as a project lead, integrated program team leader, cost account manager, or demonstrated success leading teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal.

· Basic competency in Project Management skills and toolsets.

· Competent in Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook).

Preferred Qualifications:

· Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead, integrated program team or cost account manager.

· The ability to apply knowledge, insights and understanding of business and financial concepts, tools, and processes to the benefit of program decisions, actions, and performance.

· PMP® certification.

· Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Agile methodologies.

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. In addition, Rand provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $47,632.00 - $53,019.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Ability to Relocate:

• Falconer, NY 14733: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person