[Remote] Project Coordinator / Interior Designer - Remote

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Akima is a federal construction contractor that supports shareholder communities in Alaska. The Project Coordinator / Interior Designer will support a team of professionals in construction project management and interior design space planning, ensuring compliance with government contract requirements.ResponsibilitiesAssist in developing detailed project deliverables including monitoring reports, submittal logs, timelines, milestone and resource allocationCoordinate the submittals of all documentsCoordinates and sets up meetings to include preparing and disseminating agendas; sending invitations; tracking invitation responses and recording attendanceMaintain and update project schedules, ensuring all activities are tracked and deadlines are metServe as a liaison between project managers, team members, clients, and other stakeholdersFacilitate communication among project participants, ensuring everyone is informed and alignedHave a strong sense of follow through and is able to track follow up items to successful completionMaintain accurate project documentation, including meeting minutes, progress report and project logsPrepare and distribute regular status reports highlighting progress, risks, and issuesAssist in allocating and managing project resources, including personnel, equipment and materialsTrack resource usage and availability, ensuring optimal utilization throughout the projectIdentify potential risks and issues that could impact project successSupport the development and implementation of risk mitigation strategiesAssist in monitoring project budgets and expenditures, ensuring costs are controlledTrack invoices, purchase orders and other financial documentation, especially as it relates to project managers’ travelSupport the implementation of quality control procedures to ensure project deliverables meet the required standardsConduct preliminary reviews and inspection of work to ensure compliance with project specificationsHas a keen eye for due diligence and an ability for proactive monitoringSchedule and organize project meetings, including preparing agendas and coordinating logisticsDocument meeting discussions and follow up on action items and decisionsProvide administrative and logistical support to all team membersAssist with day-to-day project activities and tasks as neededSkillsPrevious exposure to design and construction projects; previous experience in project coordination; project management or a related field. Previous experience with government work is beneficialHigh level of accuracy, strong organizational skills and attention to detailExcellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with team members and stakeholdersProficiency in project management software and tools, such as Microsoft Project, Trello, Asana, or similar platforms. Capability and high proficiency to create, manipulate and tabulate in Excel is highly preferredAnalytical and problem-solving abilities to identify and address issues that arise during the project lifecycleFlexibility and adaptability to changing project requirementsStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with project teamsDesign degree from an accredited college, or related field, and 3 years of working knowledge of construction project management/project coordinationBS in Business Administration, Management, or related field, and 2 years relevant field experience, directly related to Design/BuildCandidate must be living in the EST time zoneKnowledge of systems furniture, furniture procurement, interiors accessibility guidelines is preferredCapability and high proficiency to create, manipulate and tabulate in Excel is highly preferredBenefitsMedical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits.Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.Comprehensive benefits programGrowth opportunitiesExcellent retirement optionsCompany OverviewAkima focuses on delivering services in the areas of logistics, IT, supply chain, systems engineering, construction and protective services. It was founded in 1995, and is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://www.akima.com.