Project Coordinator I, Field Operations

ONE Gas•Wichita, KS

About The Position

The Project Coordinator I assists with creating schedules for Operations and Maintenance (O&M), Capital, and Compliance work. The role supports the scheduling and coordination of routine construction, maintenance, and inspection work within an assigned functional or geographic area and timeframe. It monitors resource availability and work volumes, confirms job readiness and prerequisites, communicates job status, and helps coordinate workload transitions among applicable departments. The position requires knowledge of scheduling practices, work types and dependencies, resource capabilities, and the conditions affecting construction and maintenance work. It may involve coordinating pre-site inspections and other prerequisites, maintaining asset and location information, and supporting effective allocation of personnel, equipment, and materials. A bachelor's degree in business administration, construction management, or a related field is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and additional work experience. The role typically calls for up to two years of relevant professional experience and requires an applicable driver's license.

Requirements

Typically up to two years of relevant professional experience.
Knowledge of scheduling principles and practices.
Knowledge of resource skillsets, operator qualifications, equipment, and materials.
Ability to coordinate work projects for effective use of personnel and equipment.
Ability to communicate and exchange information or instructions and conduct oral presentations.
Knowledge of work types and task-level dependencies needed to execute work.
Knowledge of how to assess the impact of changes in the business environment or operating conditions.
Ability to apply math, advanced algebra, and statistics.
Experience using office equipment, computers, and applicable software.
Experience with systems and applications, including but not limited to Maximo/PCAD, Microsoft Dynamics, Power BI, Banner, Perceptive, and GIS.
Demonstrated ability to read and write fluently in English.
Applicable driver's license required.
Mobility to travel in and around office facilities.
Ability to communicate and exchange information or instructions.
Visual ability sufficient to perform job duties.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in business administration, construction management, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and additional work experience may be considered.
Knowledge of daily construction, maintenance, appurtenances, and operation of pipeline systems related to natural gas distribution systems.

Responsibilities

Use procedures to schedule routine construction, maintenance, and inspection work within an assigned functional or geographic boundary and timeframe.
Monitor resource availability and work assignments in the scheduling tool for the appropriate planning window.
Review job priorities in response to changing conditions and recommend crew assignments, considering unplanned absences and material or equipment allocation changes.
Monitor work volumes for maintenance and repair functions.
Confirm jobs are ready for scheduling by ensuring prerequisites are satisfied and approving them for crew assignment.
Provide job status and information about subsequent jobs when unexpected delays occur.
Maintain assets and locations based on maintenance work.
Monitor resource availability against the work schedule to maintain balance.
Support coordination of project prerequisites within specified timeframes, including pre-site inspections, ordering flaggers and line locates, and ROW and material requisition permits.
Participate in ongoing status updates with applicable departments to support seamless workload transitions, including transferring a job back from Field Operations to work coordination when necessary.
Coordinate site pre-inspections to ensure work readiness, as applicable.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Perform additional duties as assigned.