Project Coordinator (Engg./Manufacturing)

Job Title: Project Coordinator (Engg./Manufacturing)

Pay Rate: $35 to $37/HR

Duration: 5 months

Location: El Segundo, CA

Our client, a leading aerospace and defense manufacturer, is seeking a Project Controls Engineer to support tooling and manufacturing operations for aircraft component programs. This role will work closely with engineering, scheduling, logistics, and program management teams to support project execution, cost tracking, schedule management, and operational planning.

The ideal candidate will have strong project coordination skills, experience supporting engineering or manufacturing programs, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Perform Control Account Manager (CAM) duties, including cost, schedule, and performance tracking

Maintain Earned Value Management (EVM) data and analyze program performance trends

Develop, update, and manage the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) in coordination with scheduling teams

Track budget actuals, forecasts, staffing requirements, and cost performance

Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, and business teams across multiple projects

Prepare presentations, reports, and program status updates for leadership and stakeholders

Identify risks related to cost, staffing, and scheduling, and support mitigation planning

Facilitate cross-functional meetings and ensure action item closure

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics)

1–5 years of engineering operations, manufacturing, or project coordination experience

Experience with EVM, CAM, budgeting, forecasting, or scheduling activities

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and Word

Strong communication and presentation skills

Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering and business teams