Jr. Project Coordinator

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned company and recognized global leader in the metal recycling industry with more than 125 sites and 4000 employees worldwide. We have continued to prosper for the last eight decades thanks to the dedication of our employees and the ongoing trust and support of our customers.

Become part of team AIM, a growing team with an entrepreneurial spirit who has over the years evolved into a successful and multifaceted company with business divisions that include metal recycling, decommissioning and demolition, auto-parts sales and recycling, manufacturing of solder assemblies, construction waste recycling, and production of customized industrial and mining products.

We take pride in doing good things for the environment to help create a greener, more sustainable future for all.

It’s simple; we do it right. We AIM for excellence.

As the Project Coordinator supporting multiple sites, this role helps keep projects on schedule. You will assist the project manager in ensuring smooth execution of upgrades, installations, and facility improvements while maintaining strong alignment between operations, vendors, and contractors.

What you're responsible for:

• Assisting with maintaining project schedules for yard upgrades, equipment installations, and facility improvements across CA and AZ sites

• Supporting project managers with coordinating permits and ensuring compliance with environmental, construction, and operational requirements

• Helping track procurement and delivery of recycling equipment, machinery parts, and site materials to keep projects aligned with timelines

• Maintaining organized project documentation, including contracts, drawings, safety records, compliance documents, and change‑related files

• Preparing basic progress updates and assisting with communication between yard operations, vendors, contractors, and project leadership

To join our team:

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field

• You have strong computer skills and can review proposals, interpret technical drawings, and manage project documentation

• You have a hands‑on, boots‑on‑the‑ground mindset, and you’re comfortable working both in an office setting and in scrap yard environments

• You are an independent problem solver who can think quickly, collaborate with operations teams, and help coordinate or schedule repairs

• You currently reside in Phoenix, Arizona, and can travel to multiple sites, including out‑of‑state locations

What we offer!:

• A competitive wage vacation, benefits and a 401(k) matching program 
• Annual AIM tuition scholarship program up to $8,500 per eligible dependents 
• The tools and support needed to be successful in your career and professional development 
• A dynamic & rewarding work environment that is also a lot of fun!