Sr. Project Coordinator - Engineering

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025! Daikin Applied is seeking a Sr. Compliance Coordinator to provide critical, timely administrative support to ensure compliance with certifying agencies (UL and ETL) for new and legacy chiller products. The role requires working in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment with Engineers, Project Managers, and other key players to transition, organize, plan, coordinate, and execute projects on time and on budget.

It involves managing multiple complex projects across a large geography while ensuring efficient resource use.

Location:

Staunton, VA – In office

• Act as the Daikin Applied point of contact for Chillers and coordinate testing and the exchange of engineering information with certifying agencies (UL and ETL).
• Provide execution assistance to the Compliance Engineer, Lead Engineer or PM by preparing status reports, supporting project escalation, scheduling testing, and coordinating meetings and completion of forms.
• Maintain product and component agency files, ensuring they are up to date and all testing is current; communicate status, key dates and upcoming requirements to the appropriate engineer or responsible person.
• Assist with revisions to compliance schedules by generating tasks, estimates, dependencies and milestones.
• Track compliance issues and collaborate with the team to provide timely status updates to the business line or other interested parties.
• Coordinate end‑user training, including setting up sessions and logistics when applicable.
• Communicate all issues to management prior to reaching critical status.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of five years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, etc.).
• Demonstrated initiative, problem‑solving skills and strong work ethic.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including well‑developed listening abilities and the capacity to interpret business and/or client needs.

• Knowledge or interest in HVAC products and services.
• PMI certifications.

• Multiple medical insurance plan options, plus dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid time off and company‑paid holidays.
• Paid sick time in accordance with federal, state and local law.
• Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service.

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

The typical hourly rate range for this position is $35.25 – $58.03 in Virginia. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade for this role. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including skills, qualifications, experience and location.

If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied!