Project Coordinator - Austin, TX

Project Coordinator - Austin, TX

Austin, TX

Published Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Application deadline : As soon as possible

KOMPAN U.S. is looking for a Project Coordinator to work with our sales professionals and field project managers from the early planning stages of playground and outdoor fitness projects all the way through installation and project completion.

You will have dedicated area sales managers and field project managers to support, and will be part of a team of Project Coordinators located at the US headquarters of KOMPAN in Austin, TX.

As a global leader with an organizational focus on people, passion, progress, and performance, our mission is to create healthier and happier communities by delivering the best in play and fitness solutions. We're KOMPAN - let's play!

Who We Are

For more than 50 years, KOMPAN has researched, designed, and built innovative and imaginative commercial playground equipment and outdoor fitness sites that captivate all ages and abilities.

In collaboration with our global headquarters in Denmark, KOMPAN designs, manufactures, and installs more than 1,000 sites a month across 90 different countries. Our North American headquarters, located in Austin, Texas, supports field sales around the U.S. and Canada.

At KOMPAN, we take pride in our commitment to the global environment. We exceed sustainability efforts and make it possible to lower carbon emissions by utilizing recycled ocean waste, consumer-recycled plastics, and textile waste to create playgrounds that are born green or made green.

What You'll Do

Plan and prepare overviews of the installation schedules for playground and outdoor fitness construction projects

Collaborate with a team of designated sales professionals, field project managers, installers, third-party suppliers, and internal colleagues such as playground designers and pre-sales coordinators

Conduct pre-start meetings for project hand-off to verify that documentation is complete, contacting the sales professional or customer as needed to obtain clarification

Schedule and coordinate the start and end dates of installers

Coordinate with customers, field project managers, and third-party vendors to ensure installations meet customer expectations

Submit purchase orders for equipment and installation

Coordinate deliveries of KOMPAN and third-party products to US sites

Process change orders and adjust documentation to execute a successful installation

Ensure timely, accurate, and complete data in the project management software

Work with a team to troubleshoot unforeseen onsite conditions and minimize additional costs

Generate submittal packages and closeout documents to obtain project completion certificates from customers and installers

What You'll Need

3 or more years of professional experience

High School Diploma/GED required; advanced education preferred

Excellent time management, project management, and organizational skills

Microsoft Excel experience

Experienced in pricing and calculating margins is a plus

Ability to prioritize projects, and independently manage workload

Understanding of construction is a plus

A supportive team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Perks and Benefits

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans

Employer-paid life and disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Competitive PTO and robust holiday schedule

Not Sure if You Qualify?

That's ok! If you're interested in the role and believe you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply!

KOMPAN is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. All employment is based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.