Project coordinators help teams keep complex work organized, on schedule, and aligned with business goals. They support planning and execution across industries, coordinating people, timelines, documentation, and resources. Explore vetted Project Coordinator opportunities on Ladders, including professional roles paying $100,000 or more.
Responsibilities vary by organization and project, but often include maintaining schedules and status reports, arranging meetings, tracking milestones and deliverables, documenting decisions, coordinating stakeholders, and flagging risks or delays. Project coordinators may also support budgets, procurement, compliance, and process improvements while working with project managers and cross-functional teams.
Employers commonly seek strong organization, communication, attention to detail, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Familiarity with project management tools, spreadsheets, reporting, and collaboration platforms can be valuable. Some positions require a bachelor’s degree or industry-specific experience; others emphasize demonstrated coordination experience and knowledge of project workflows. Certifications such as CAPM or PMP may be helpful for certain roles, depending on experience and employer requirements.
Project coordination can provide a foundation for advancement into project management, program management, operations, or specialized roles in fields such as technology, construction, healthcare, and finance. Career progression depends on the scope of projects, industry knowledge, leadership experience, and the ability to deliver measurable outcomes. Compensation varies by employer, location, industry, and seniority; Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.
Browse Project Coordinator job listings on Ladders to discover roles that match your experience and career goals. Review each posting for responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details, then apply to positions that fit your background.
$150K - $180K *
Join a team that's leading the modernization of a legacy system. Drive architectural decisions, enhance engineering practices, and foster a culture of innovation while ensuring reliable delivery and c...
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Senior Project Manager - Power
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Elevate project outcomes by leading complex engineering initiatives in the Power Lifeline Sector, ensuring effective execution from inception to close-out while managing resources, budget, and quality...
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Lead the charge in optimizing procurement strategies for global server operations. Collaborate cross-functionally to align short and long-term objectives while tackling supply challenges and ensuring...
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Program Manager - Hub Operations
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Contribute to the success of pharmaceutical programs by managing client relationships, overseeing daily operations, and driving performance. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure program execution...
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Lead the charge in construction quality management for a large-scale data center portfolio. Drive the establishment of quality standards, ensure compliance, and oversee a dedicated team of Site Qualit...
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Senior Project Manager - Key Initiatives
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Lead high-impact, cross-functional initiatives in Marketing Solutions, driving complex programs across multiple teams. Utilize project management expertise to ensure timely delivery, financial rigor...
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Project Manager (Remote Opportunity)
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Join a dynamic team to lead Agile software development for federal healthcare modernization. Oversee project lifecycles, ensuring alignment with objectives and budgets while collaborating with cross-f...
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Empower our team by supporting and enhancing enterprise applications. Ensure optimal application performance, facilitate user engagement, and foster cross-functional collaboration for continuous impro...
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Project Manager (Remote Opportunity)
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Senior Manager, Stop-Loss Risk and Proposals
$110K - $130K *
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Project Leadership (Clinical Trials) - Homebased
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Champion global clinical trials by leading project teams to deliver excellence on time and within budget, ensuring high-quality outcomes that exceed client expectations in the biotech and pharma secto...
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Mission Director - Space (FedS171B)
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Champion strategic pursuits in the Space ecosystem, driving acquisition and partnerships. Lead full-lifecycle capture efforts to align technical solutions with government needs, influencing pipeline g...
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Champion customer solutions by rapidly prototyping and deploying AI-driven applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product capabilities and drive adoption, ensuring impactful...
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Senior Program Scheduler (Construction)
$120K - $165K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of large-scale construction programs. Leverage your expertise in scheduling and project management to drive successful delivery across diverse sectors, ensuring p...
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Senior Program Scheduler (Construction)
$120K - $165K *
Lead the charge in managing complex construction schedules, ensuring timely delivery across diverse sectors. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement best practices and maintain project i...
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$129K - $193K *
Empower your career by managing complex contracts, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving process improvements to align with business objectives while mitigating risks throughout the c...
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Field Project Manager - Remote
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Grow your expertise in project management, overseeing large projects from initiation to delivery while ensuring customer satisfaction and financial performance through effective planning and team coll...
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$98K - $206K *
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Organizational Development Analyst
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Champion the design and delivery of impactful learning initiatives, ensuring alignment with business needs while enhancing the learner experience across a global Operations organization...
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Empower a dynamic engineering team to deliver innovative security tools. Own product development from roadmap to rollout, fostering collaboration and driving results in a fast-paced environment focuse...
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Senior Project Manager - Network Delivery
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Join a dynamic team to oversee the delivery of cutting-edge telecommunications and network infrastructure for data center operations, ensuring seamless connectivity and project execution across multip...
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Lead the charge in driving digital marketing solutions by leveraging your expertise as a Solution Architect. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize customer engagements and ensure success...
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What does a Project Coordinator do?
A Project Coordinator supports project planning and delivery by tracking schedules, milestones, and deliverables; coordinating meetings and stakeholders; maintaining documentation; and communicating updates and potential risks.
What qualifications are needed for Project Coordinator jobs?
Requirements depend on the employer and industry. Many roles value coordination experience, organization, communication, and familiarity with project management tools. Some require a degree, specialized industry knowledge, or certifications such as CAPM or PMP.
What skills are important for Project Coordinators?
Key skills often include organization, clear communication, attention to detail, time management, problem-solving, collaboration, and the ability to track multiple priorities using project tools and reports.
What is the career path for a Project Coordinator?
Project Coordinators may advance to Project Manager, Program Manager, or operations roles, or specialize in a particular industry. Progression typically depends on experience, project scope, leadership skills, and demonstrated results.
Do Project Coordinator jobs pay $100,000 or more?
Pay varies by industry, location, employer, and seniority. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, where available; check individual listings for specific compensation details.