Project Coordinator

Rio Grande Electric Cooperative, Inc.•El Paso, TX

43d

About The Position

The Project Coordinator is an integral member of the Specialized Project Development department responsible for coordinating project development of varying size and complexity. The Project Coordinator is responsible for assisting, organizing, and guiding project activities, under the direction of the Project Manager(s) and/or Specialized Project Development management.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in technical field, preferably Engineering
Experience with project management, construction oversight and/or electric utility operations
One year of technical experience involving AutoCAD and/or ESRI ArcGIS software
Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite with demonstrated expertise in the use of MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, MS Visio and MS PowerPoint
Ability to learn other software programs, such as database related software, as needed
Experience using GPS (Global Positioning System) equipment
Must be able to understand mapping terminology and concepts
Must be able to interpret engineering staking sheets, construction drawings and as-built documentation.
Experience with property records research, ROW acquisitions and easement processing
Must demonstrate ability to learn and apply additional computer and technical skills as well as operate, safeguard, and maintain expensive technical tools, equipment and data
Must demonstrate ability to work safely and comply with Cooperative’s safety rules
Must be detail oriented, self-motivated and able to organize work efficiently in order to meet project deadlines
Possess a valid Texas driver's license
Insurable with the Cooperative's auto insurance carrier
Possess excellent oral and written communications skills in the English language
Possess excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to maintain a harmonious working relationship with all Cooperative employees and members
Must be or become certified in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Must pass federal government security clearance background check

Responsibilities

Assist Project Manager(s) and Specialized Project Development department with engineering, planning and project management related matters
Aid in the analysis, planning, design, installation, inspection and maintenance of the Cooperative’s electric distribution and transmission systems
Help perform project management functions through development of project plans, rough order of magnitudes, cost estimates, construction schedules, resource coordination, and status reports by facilitating activities, monitoring progress, resolving conflicts and reviewing expenditures
Aid in staking sheet review process
Assist with the execution of work orders and overall project work flow
Assist with the development and submittal of requests for proposals and/or contracts (non-disclosure agreements, independent contract agreements, letters of acceptance) and project related status reporting
Aid in the development/update(s) to the native system construction work plan (CWP) and/or military 5-Year Capital Improvement Plans (CIP)
Assist with military privatization contract administration and/or contractual submittals, development of engineering consulting requests, and sub-contractor agreements for both military and native system
Monitor planned/scheduled activities vs. actual performance/completions to ensure that all projects proceed expeditiously (for military projects, ensure that projects are planned, executed and completed in compliance with the contractual period of performance requirements)
Facilitate development of necessary maps, drawings, visualizations and/or data to accurately convey concepts, project limits and desired scopes-of-work to be performed
Responsible for learning any regulatory requirements (Federal Acquisition Regulations – FAR) and technical specifications associated with relevant Native System projects and/or the military privatization contracts (LAFB & Ft. Bliss)
Develop weekly report of ongoing activity at military base (LAFB or FB) – Only applies in Brackettville and El Paso
Provide research and support, as needed, with property acquisitions and easement/ROW issues
Facilitate and monitor appropriate inspection, cost accounting and project invoicing activities
Attend meetings regularly and facilitate the development of meeting minutes and document archiving
Provide engineering field operations support, as required
Learn and comply with Cooperative’s safety rules and procedures
Maintain confidential information