Resource Coordinator (80% Remote) in Vernon Hills, IL

Our client, a F500 leader in the IT industry is seeking to hire aProject Coordinator (Resource Coordinator).This is aHYBRIDrole, and you will have the ability towork from your home office 4 days a week . You will spend1 day a week reporting to the Vernon Hills, ILoffice. Hours for this position are8:30am-5:00pm Monday – Friday . This role starts as a6-month contractbut offers the ability for both extensions and perm roles for top performers. Benefits (medical, dental, vision) will be included on the 1st of the month following 60-days of employment.Job Summary The Project Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating multiple aspects of services projects, including schedules, resources, system configuration, and reporting. You will work closely with the Professional Services Manager on strategic and tactical solutions for branch services delivery and maximizing utilization of billable resources. You will support project managers and project teams to ensure that no resources are being allocated to unnecessary tasks and that all aspects of the project are completed as quickly as possible. Key Duties: Provides resource coordination for coworkers and partners to meet customer expectations and timelines, maximizing utilization of engineering and project management resources. Schedules and leads internal and client project kickoff meetings. Ensures projects are set up for appropriate invoicing. Prepare, monitor and maintain resource forecasting reports, timelines and other project documentation including project closure reports. Establishes and assembles project teams and coordinates activities. Develops detailed work plans, project estimates, status reports, project tracking and analysis. Performs economic and other analysis as required to achieve the best least cost. Manages critical milestones throughout the project to ensure the best customer experience. Meet with project team to outline, review and monitor project goals, activities, status, risks and other activities as they relate to resource assignments as needed. Work with other groups to maximize the team's utilization on projects throughout the United States as needed. Maintain billable resources’ schedules. Meet regularly with branch sales and engineering teams to ensure proactive response to staffing needs and to anticipate staffing constraints Maintain project status in the resource tracking and invoicing system of record.Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree inBusiness, Information Technology, or related field(or equivalent experience). 0–2 years of experience inproject coordination, administrative support, or operations . Strong organizational skills with the ability to managemultiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously . Excellentverbal and written communication skills . Proficiency inMicrosoft Office Suite , especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Ability towork independently , prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively. Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintainaccurate project documentation and reporting . Ability to collaborate withcross-functional teams , including sales, engineering, and project management. Customer-focused mindset with strongproblem-solving skills .Preferred Qualifications 1+ years of experiencewithresource scheduling, project tracking tools, or ticketing systems . Internship or early experience supportingIT projects, PMO teams, or professional services environments . Familiarity withproject management methodologies(Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid) Exposure tofinancial tracking, invoicing, or resource forecasting Experience supportingclient-facing projects or kickoff meetings Basic understanding ofIT infrastructure or configuration services(nice to have, not required)