Project Coordinator

HBK Engineering, LLC•Oak Brook, IL

22d•$32•Onsite

About The Position

A Project Coordinator at HBK Engineering is a position for professionals with foundational experience in project coordination and utility infrastructure projects. This role builds upon the Associate Project Coordinator responsibilities by requiring utility design and/or coordination experience and familiarity with area agencies, municipalities, and governing jurisdictions. The position involves working as a team member on diverse technical teams while demonstrating a strong desire for career progression and assisting in the growth of project management programs within the organization.

Requirements

Typically 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)
3+ years of relevant experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required 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
Strong desire for career progression while assisting in the growth of the program
Utility design and/or coordination experience
Familiarity with area agencies, municipalities, and governing jurisdictions
Ability and willingness to learn new Microsoft Office 365 apps for project management purposes
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.

Nice To Haves

CAPM or PMP licensure recommended

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
Apply utility design and coordination experience to enhance project delivery
Leverage familiarity with area agencies, municipalities, and governing jurisdictions for project success.