Dist Project Coord Assc
About The Position
The Project Coordinator supports planning, coordination, documentation, and administration of projects and continuous improvement initiatives within the Distribution Project Management Office (PMO). Working with Project Managers, Program Managers, and other stakeholders, the role maintains organized project information, coordinates project activities, and ensures information and follow-up actions are completed in a timely manner. The position maintains project documentation and records, supports document control and consistent electronic folder structures, prepares meeting agendas, coordinates meetings, documents outcomes and action items, and follows up with team members and stakeholders for project information, documentation, status updates, and deliverables. It may also support project schedules, action-item tracking, reporting, project controls, process documentation, and continuous improvement activities. The role calls for strong organizational, communication, and follow-through skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities across several projects. The successful candidate is required to obtain an approved project management certification within 12 months of hire.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (ABET accredited preferred), Business Administration, Construction Management, or equivalent education; the posting states this pathway requires 0 years of experience.
- Alternatively, a two-year technical degree and two years of experience in design and construction of distribution facilities.
- Alternatively, a minimum of five years of experience in design and construction of distribution facilities without a degree.
- Ability to handle multiple distribution projects of variable complexity.
- Obtain an approved project management certification within 12 months of hire.
- Strong organizational, communication, and follow-through skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Nice To Haves
- ABET-accredited engineering degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing and coordinating schedules for distribution line projects, including design, construction, material acquisition, and right-of-way acquisition.
- Track completion of the predefined asset work plan.
- Provide project analysis and other support to Project Managers, Construction Management, and Project Leads.
- Provide status reporting and administer schedules throughout the project life.
- Assist with cost and budget tracking, budget variance reporting, budget projections, and work order completion.
- Provide analytical support and data analysis for projects.
- Assist in preparing and issuing project status reports.
- Work with the central contractor oversight team on contractor approvals, bid packages, bid meetings, and pre-construction conferences.
- Assist with resolving project conflicts and delays to the satisfaction of the corporation, customers, and regulators.
- Assist with planning, scheduling, oversight, and evaluation of contractors performing asset project work for distribution regions in accordance with contract terms.
- Assist with contractor project billing and evaluate requests for contract extras.
- Maintain project documentation, document control practices, electronic folder structures, and project records.
- Prepare meeting agendas, coordinate project meetings, document meeting outcomes and action items, and follow up to obtain required information, documentation, status updates, and deliverables.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package intended to support and enhance employees' overall well-being.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
