Sr. Project Coordinator – Electric Power

Caterpillar Inc.•Alpharetta, GA

3d•$97,530 - $146,290•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Project Coordinator is responsible for successfully executing Advanced Electrical Services (AES) projects from order entry through project closeout. The role is the primary point of contact for customers and internal cross-functional teams, ensuring projects meet scope, schedule, quality, and profitability objectives. The coordinator works across sales, engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, production planning, and field service, supporting the commercial and technical aspects of project execution. The role manages multiple concurrent projects, tracks milestones and progress, resolves issues, and promotes customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle. The position requires working onsite in the office five days per week, with travel of up to 10% possible. Relocation and visa sponsorship are not available. A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required. The posted salary range is $97,530 to $146,290.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Extensive project management experience and knowledge, including planning, organizing, monitoring, and controlling projects and resources.
Working knowledge of business concepts, tools, and processes for sound decision-making.
Extensive experience and knowledge of operational, tactical, and strategic planning techniques.
Working knowledge of collaborative techniques and ability to work constructively with diverse individuals and groups.
Working knowledge of effective communication concepts and techniques, including oral presentations and written reports.
Extensive experience and knowledge of problem-solving approaches, tools, and techniques.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and coordinate project activities across functional teams.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience supporting Advanced Electrical Services (AES), electric power, switchgear, controls, or power systems projects.
Experience coordinating projects involving engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, field service, or commissioning teams.
Knowledge of project management principles and best practices.
Experience managing project schedules, budgets, forecasts, change orders, or customer deliverables.
Familiarity with manufacturing operations, production planning, or equipment lifecycle processes.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering a high level of customer service.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary customer contact and manage AES projects from order entry through project closeout.
Coordinate sales, engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, production planning, and field service teams to meet project scope, schedule, quality, and profitability objectives.
Develop and maintain project schedules, monitor milestones, identify risks, and drive resolution of project issues.
Manage project documentation and ensure compliance with customer specifications, contracts, purchase orders, quotations, and project requirements.
Support financial and commercial activities, including cost tracking, forecasting, change order administration, revenue recognition, and profitability monitoring.
Communicate project status and align expectations with customers and internal stakeholders to ensure a positive customer experience.
Monitor engineering, procurement, production, and commissioning activities to ensure commitments are achieved and quality standards are met.
Prepare and communicate project reports, schedules, status updates, and performance metrics to customers, management, and leadership.
Plan, estimate, staff, organize, monitor, and control projects and use suitable tools and methods to estimate project cost and time.
Identify risks and vulnerabilities, develop contingency plans, and conduct regular or ad hoc project reviews.
Maintain open communication among project participants and interested parties, and establish reporting requirements and monitoring and control mechanisms.
Contribute to tactical and strategic planning, including resource allocation and alignment of departmental plans with overall business objectives.
Collaborate across functions and groups to solve business problems and meet business goals.
Apply problem-solving approaches to analyze information, develop alternative strategies, lead resolution efforts, and capture lessons learned.