Project Coordinator

Puget Sound Energy•Bremerton, WA

8d•$72,700 - $103,300

About The Position

The Project Coordinator works directly under one or multiple project managers and coordinates project-oriented work, including status reporting, financials, schedules, and project stability. The role helps ensure project goals and objectives are achieved within agreed-upon time, scope, and resource requirements. It coordinates work by project management staff and internal customers or partners, including defining project requirements and conducting feasibility, needs, and impact assessments. The position also coordinates communication and change or process management related to project outcomes across the organization, as appropriate. The role operates under the general direction of a project manager and provides coordination and support to project teams, service providers, and internal and external customers. Employees are expected to uphold applicable safety and regulatory compliance standards and conduct business honestly and ethically in accordance with PSE’s core values and Code of Conduct.

Requirements

An associate degree or higher in engineering or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least two years of relevant work experience.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
Basic knowledge of cost estimating and scheduling concepts.
Knowledge of utility methods, techniques, and procedures involved in budgeting, procurement, and contract administration.
Ability to make decisions independently, influence others, and resolve issues.
Customer-oriented approach, positive team-oriented attitude, flexibility, understanding of the business issues driving the project, and solid work ethic.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, project management, or a related discipline.
Experience managing non-complex projects or programs.
Project management training.
Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to bring about agreement between divergent points of view.
Ability to write clear, concise, and direct narratives and reports.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and conceptual skills across single or multiple technical areas.
Strong negotiating and critical-thinking skills.
Advanced project management training and project management or construction management certification from an accredited institution, such as PMI or a college.

Responsibilities

Provide oversight and direction to team members under the general direction of a project manager.
Facilitate communication between project managers, service providers, and internal customers, including technical support as directed.
Review and coordinate project documentation, technical memoranda, design plans, specifications, and other project materials.
Manage specific project-related tasks as directed by the project manager.
Address customer concerns and work with appropriate parties to resolve them.
Facilitate technical assistance to internal and external customers in support of project managers or senior project managers.
Apply basic project management concepts and practices.
Track project milestones and deliverables, and report on project and program progress as directed.
Support emergency response work as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Uphold safety compliance standards, support a culture of total safety, and perform duties in accordance with regulatory compliance obligations.