Associate Project Coordinator

Quanta Services•Ontario, CA

8d•$22

About The Position

An Associate Project Coordinator at HBK Engineering is a position designed for entry-level professionals beginning their career in project management and coordination. This role involves working as a team member on diverse technical teams involved in engineering design and construction of utility infrastructure while developing and maintaining tracking metrics related to project design and permitting progress. The position requires the ability to solve complicated problems by breaking them down into manageable steps and applying project management methodologies while working independently on day-to-day tasks and prioritizing efforts based on deadlines.

Requirements

T ypically requires bachelor's degree from an ABET/EAC accredited program (substitution of experience and confirmation of meeting qualifications may be extended to non-degreed individuals on case-by-case basis)
0-3 years of relevant experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite to track project performance in an organized and clear manner for internal and external use
Strong written and verbal communication abilities
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Problem-solving skills with ability to break down complex issues into manageable steps
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Attention to detail for accurate tracking and reporting
Ability to work for prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Ability to lift up to 10 pounds at a time.

Responsibilities

Work as a team member on diverse technical teams involved in engineering design and construction of utility infrastructure
Solve complicated problems by breaking them down into manageable steps and applying project management methodologies
Work independently on day-to-day tasks and prioritize efforts based on deadlines and project requirements
Use software to track project performance in an organized and clear manner for internal and external use
Develop, maintain , and improve tracking metrics related to project design and permitting progress including permit submittals, design and review statuses, client deliverable submittals, and other relevant project metrics
Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external teammates for effective collaboration
Provide support to project team leadership through assistance with project forecasts and analytics
Support identification of project/program budget, forecast, and authorization concerns early and develop resolutions to meet required project metrics
Support monitoring of program financial risks and opportunities and provide detailed analysis of variances to budget, quarterly plan, and month-over-month variance analysis
Review external schedules from owners, clients, contract resources, and construction partners
Monitor and maintain schedules with the project team to meet or exceed client deadlines
Develop and improve non-technical program/project procedural documents for operational efficiency
Coordinate project activities and communications between team members and stakeholders
Assist with project documentation and reporting requirements.

Benefits

Entry-level opportunity in project management with comprehensive exposure to utility infrastructure projects
Professional development in project management methodologies and problem-solving techniques
Experience with project tracking software and performance metrics development
Training in financial analysis, budget variance tracking, and project forecasting
Opportunity to develop strong relationships with internal and external teammates
Experience with schedule monitoring and coordination across multiple project stakeholders
Professional development in procedural document creation and process improvement
Clear career progression pathway within the HBK Organization's Project Management Track
Collaborative work environment with diverse technical teams
Comprehensive benefits package
Foundation for advancing to senior project coordination and project management roles.