Geospatial Project Coordinator

The Project Coordinator supports project managers and program managers in the planning, execution, monitoring, and financial administration of projects. This role is responsible for maintaining project schedules, budgets, forecasts, reporting, change management documentation, resource tracking, project setup activities, and project governance processes. The Project Coordinator serves as a key partner to project managers by providing timely project data, analysis, and administrative support that enables successful project delivery. 

Projects may include aerial and field data acquisition, domestic and international data processing, advanced analytics, and reporting. Our insights are used by commercial, electric, oil and gas companies for operations, risk mitigation, and infrastructure development. Our projects maximize benefits and minimize negative impacts on people and the natural environment.

Work Setting:  This role offers flexibility in location, with the option to work from NV5's Portland, OR Office or remotely from home. Occasional travel may be required, typically less than 20%. 

Hourly Range: $25.00 - $39.00 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, skills, and location, in addition to market and business considerations.

Project Financial Management 

• Assist Project Managers with project setup, budget development, and financial planning. 

• Monitor project budgets, labor utilization, subcontractor costs, and other direct expenses. 

• Support monthly forecasting and Estimate at Completion (EAC) updates. 

• Review project financial reports and identify potential variances or issues. 

• Prepare cost tracking, earned value, and performance reports. 

• Assist with invoice preparation and revenue recognition support. 

• Track purchase orders, subcontract agreements, and project commitments. 

Schedule Management 

• Develop and maintain project schedules using approved scheduling tools. 

• Monitor schedule performance and identify potential delays. 

• Coordinate schedule updates with project teams. 

• Prepare milestone status reports and schedule dashboards. 

• Support critical path and resource-loading analysis where applicable. 

Reporting and Analytics 

• Produce project status reports, dashboards, KPI reports, and executive summaries. 

• Maintain project metrics including:  

  • Budget performance 

  • Schedule performance 

  • Resource utilization 

  • Risk status 

  • Change requests 

  • Action item completion 

• Support PMO reporting initiatives and portfolio-level analytics. 

Project Governance 

• Assist with project initiation activities including:  

  • Project charters 

  • Work plans 

  • Budget setup

  • Risk registers 

  • Communication plans 

• Maintain project documentation and records. 

• Ensure project artifacts comply with PMO standards and procedures. 

• Support project audits and quality reviews. 

Change Management 

• Track project scope changes and change requests. 

• Maintain change logs and decision registers. 

• Assist Project Managers in documenting impacts to budget, schedule, and resources. 

• Coordinate approvals for project modifications. 

Resource Planning 

• Support resource demand forecasting and workload planning. 

• Track staff assignments and utilization. 

• Coordinate resource requests with project managers and operational leaders. 

• Identify potential resource conflicts for management review. 

Risk and Issue Management 

• Maintain project RAID logs. 

• Track mitigation actions and issue resolution activities. 

• Prepare risk reports for project reviews and steering committee meetings. 

• Escalate concerns to Project Managers as appropriate. 

Administrative Project Support 

• Coordinate project meetings, workshops, and reviews. 

• Develop agendas and document meeting minutes. 

• Track action items and follow-ups. 

• Maintain project collaboration sites and document repositories. 

• Support proposal transitions and project kick-off activities. 

Required 

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, Geography/GIS, or related field.

• 2+ years of project coordination, project controls, project administration, financial analysis, or PMO experience. 

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel. 

• Experience preparing reports and dashboards. 

• Excellent organizational and communication skills. 

• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities. 

Preferred 

• Experience supporting engineering, utility, infrastructure, environmental, geospatial, or professional services projects. 

• Experience with:  

  • Microsoft 365 
  • Deltek Vantagepoint 
  • Power BI 
  • Smartsheet 
• Understanding of PMBOK-based project management processes. 
• CAPM certification or willingness to obtain. 
• Knowledge of project budgeting and forecasting. 

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NV5 delivers technology-enabled engineering, consulting, and geospatial solutions that help clients plan, design, and optimize infrastructure, buildings, utilities, and environmental systems. We bring together technical expertise, data, and innovative thinking to create resilient, high-performance assets. As part of TiC Solutions, alongside Acuren, we share a purpose: to shape and strengthen the physical world.

Our work starts with our people. We invest in their growth and never compromise on safety. We work as one team across disciplines and geographies, bringing diverse perspectives and a shared purpose to complex challenges. 

At NV5, we take pride in high-quality work that creates lasting value for our clients. We challenge the status quo, continuously improve, and turn insight into smarter designs, plans, and solutions. Join us to contribute your expertise and collaborate with our teams to help shape the infrastructure and systems the world relies on.

Benefits

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid Life & AD&D
• Company paid Disability
• 401K Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off / Flexible Time Off