Transmission Project Coordinator

American Electric Power•New Albany, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Coordinator will be responsible to coordinate project team activities supporting the Project Managers (PM) including overseeing the financial reporting for multiple projects, responsible to monitor project budgets, and creating work orders to assure accurate depiction of project cost. The coordinator is accountable for supporting all project risk identification and reporting activities. This role involves facilitating the identification of project specific risks, assisting in qualitative and quantitative risk analysis, and documenting risks and responses in a Risk Register throughout the project lifecycle. The coordinator will also generate project Risk Reports, ensure risk-based contingencies are calculated and included in cost estimates, support analysis of actual costs incurred when project risks materialize, and communicate lessons learned. Understanding key performance indicators (KPIs) tied to project risk management is essential. The role requires strong teamwork with colleagues, customers, and vendors, timely and professional responses to inquiries, and support for process improvement initiatives. Collaboration and communication are required with estimators and analysts in the Estimating Department, as well as colleagues in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Siting, Outreach and Right of Way, Project Controls, Transmission Field Services, Transmission Planning, and Procurement.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Accounting, Business, Construction Management from an accredited college, or related field with 4+ years of experience or Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Business, Construction Management from an accredited college, or related field 2+ years of experience.
Minimum requirement includes two to four years experience working on cost tracking analysis, forecasting, project budgets, and working with accounting principles.
Proficient in use of computer and MS Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Excellent oral and written communication skills along with a professional demeanor and commitment to customer service and teamwork.
Demonstrate ability to manage time effectively and efficiently, show capable of having organizational and planning skills, as well as having an aptitude for accuracy, attention to detail and ability to achieve goals.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Team player with ability to work and collaborate well with others.
Ability to multitask and be self-directed, meet critical deadlines.
Ability to analyze financial information.
Immediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel and ability to develop complex spreadsheets.

Nice To Haves

Project Coordinator Sr(Grade 7) Salary Range-$87,633-- $106,353. Associate's in Accounting, Business, Construction Management from an accredited college, or related field with 6+ years of experience; or Bachelor's in Accounting, Business, Construction Management from an accredited college, or related field with 4+ years of experience. Minimum requirement includes four years experience working on cost tracking analysis, forecasting, project budgets, and working with accounting principles.

Responsibilities

Coordinate project risk meetings with project managers, estimators and other project stakeholders
Facilitate the identification of project specific risks and assist in qualitative and quantitative risk analysis
Engage the project subject matter experts to clearly articulate risks, risk severity and response
Document risks and responses in a Risk Register throughout the project lifecycle
Generate project Risk Reports(s) to communicate to project stakeholders
Ensure risk-based contingencies are being calculated in accordance with guidelines and included in cost estimates
Support analysis of actual costs incurred when project risks materialize and communicate lessons learned through a risk feedback process
Understand key performance indicators (KPIs) that are measurable outcomes tied to project risk management
Provide strong teamwork with colleagues, customers and vendors, and respond to inquiries in a timely and professional manner
Support process improvement initiatives
Collaboration and communication is required with estimators and analysts in the Estimating Department as well as colleagues in other departments, such as: Project Management; Engineering; Construction Management; Siting, Outreach and Right of Way; Project Controls; Transmission Field Services; Transmission Planning; Procurement; etc.
Help with training and leading new or less experience employees