Project Coordinator

Who We Are

For over 25 years, Pango Group has been one of California's leading independent escrow resources, and much of that is accredited to building a people-first culture. We’re firm believers that when a company holds true to its mission, vision, and values and invests in its people, the sky's the limit when it comes to creating amazing partnerships, happy clients, and a fulfilled team of employees. Our partnership with First American brought together two people-first companies, and that’s been an integral part of our mutual success, including being named one of the Los Angeles Best Places to Work for eight consecutive years and Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list for nine consecutive years. We hire hungry, humble, and smart individuals (that’s why you’re here!) and believe the inclusion of everyone is very important. This is true throughout all of our brands and offices, which has led us to be included in more than 50 regional best places to work.

What We Do

Provides a wide range of support to the project management executive team as follows: Project Management: Responsible for tracking the specific stages of one or more initiatives or projects on an ongoing and regular basis. Prepares and maintains reports, project documentation including project schedules, scheduling, status reports, presentations, resource plans and meeting schedules. Monitors project plans and organizes project activities to ensure timely completion of projects. Executive Assistant: Assist executive team with meeting schedules and events, taking and compiling notes, and general administrative duties. Handles light accounting functions.

HOW YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE

• Assists Project Managers and/or Specialists Management Team in the coordination of a project or have responsibility over a smaller scale project or project area.
• Updates and maintains project templates to track the progress of various projects, measure deliverables and completion of tasks.
• Provides support by researching related subjects for various projects.
• Communicates with necessary internal departments to obtain information needed for various projects.
• Keeps project management team updated with any relevant changes, ensure all documentation is maintained and completed.
• Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement and efficiencies.
• May be required to perform duties outside of normal work hours based on business needs.
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• AA required, BS/BA preferred or equivalent experience
• Typically have 4+ years of administrative experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Working knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of department/field
• MS Software skills
• Good organizational and coordinating skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• General analytical skills
• Oral communication skills sufficient to gather information and relay project information to a wide audience
• Written communication skills sufficient to create project plans and other project documentation
• Establishes effective working relationships at the work group level

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS: PHYSICAL, TRAVEL, DRIVING REQUIREMENTS

Pay Range: $22.80 - 37.99 Hourly

This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.

** Note that the following statements only apply to candidates who will be working from an unincorporated area within Los Angeles County. **

First American will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (e.g., the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act).

First American intends to conduct a review of an applicant’s criminal history in connection with a conditional offer. First American reasonably believes that a criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following material job duties for this position potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: handling of confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to First American or its customers, administrating or facilitating financial transactions, and the ability to meet customer-imposed criminal history requirements.

What We Offer

By choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion not simply because it’s the right thing to do, but also because it’s the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.

Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.