Project Coordinator

Crest Industries•Pineville, LA

21d•Onsite

About The Position

DIS-TRAN Packaged Substations is seeking a Project Coordinator to support the Project Management Team in executing projects from order acceptance through closeout, with a focus on Traditional Package and Factory-Built Substation (FBS) product lines. The role manages schedules and documentation, coordinates procurement activities, assists with resource management, and helps ensure project deliverables are accurate and timely. It involves collaboration with internal teams, vendors, and customers, as well as occasional field support to help projects meet milestones on time and within scope. The Project Coordinator works with a broad cross-functional team to support project quality, efficiency, safety, and customer satisfaction. The role also contributes to business objectives, continuous improvement, quality assurance, relationship development, and professional growth within the high-voltage electrical substation industry. The position is based in Pineville, Louisiana, and reports to the Project Management Supervisor.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited vocational or academic institution in Project Management, Engineering, Technology, or a related field, with 3 years of project management experience; alternatively, 5 years of successful project management experience may substitute for a formal degree.
Strong familiarity with project management practices, methods, and techniques.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Adobe Acrobat.
Strong customer service skills.
Excellent communication and organizational skills, with a strong analytical mind.

Nice To Haves

General knowledge of high-voltage substations or transmission lines.

Responsibilities

Manage projects, scopes, and schedules to support successful completion and meet customer expectations.
Coordinate with Regional Sales Managers, Proposal Managers, Engineers, Designers, Procurement and Billing, Shipping and Receiving, and Factory-Built Substation and pre-fabricated bus teams to support quality, efficiency, safety, and on-time delivery.
Work with project team members to communicate business objectives, goals, strategies, and measures and encourage buy-in and ownership.
Work with project teams and leadership to optimize project management processes and systems, encourage continuous improvement, and communicate results.
Maintain productivity and focus throughout assigned projects, use time efficiently, and respond constructively to new opportunities and challenges.
Work with the Project Management Team and leadership to implement, communicate, and monitor quality standards, and recommend additional practices, standards, and corrective measures.
Help develop long-term customer and vendor relationships, alliances, and partnerships.
Maintain and expand knowledge of the high-voltage electrical substation industry; provide leadership, coaching, and knowledge transfer to team members.
Support project documentation, procurement activities, resource management, and timely delivery of project deliverables.
Provide occasional field support to help meet project milestones.