Project Coordinator

Position Purpose: This is an entry level position that will work under Project Management supervision to gain skills necessary to manage utility infrastructure electrical construction projects. This position provides a great learning opportunity for developing electrical engineers seeking firsthand knowledge and industry specific experience as they support Project Management in all aspects of their work.

Essential Responsibilities

• Ensure project engineering activities comply with company and contract requirements
• Identify and report project status and all issues requiring attention to the PM in a timely manner
• Provide ongoing communication and timely identification of pending or actual changes to the work performed that may impact costs, schedule, contract, or customer relationship to the PM
• Gather necessary information to maintain project record drawings, including drawing log, As-Builts, and all updated drawings
• Provide technical support for construction, including participation in construction planning.
• Update/maintain construction schedule
• Interface with diverse on-site construction crews as required ensuring safety is maintained, quality of construction, adherence to overall project schedule, and tracking productivity goals
• Participate in and perform routine safety audits; in addition to ensuring housekeeping, storage, and work practices are adhered to
• Ensure subcontractors activities are performed in accordance with the Purchase Order/Contract
• Prepare and submit all project submittals, including Safety Plans, Environmental Plans, JSA's, Inspection/Testing Results, and Weekly Status and/or Progress Reports to Client

Knowledge | Skills | Abilities

• Must possess a strong work ethic
• Extensive knowledge of engineering construction terms and methods, including construction inspection procedures
• Demonstrate the ability to read and interpret mechanical design drawings and specifications
• Demonstrate the ability to use algebraic formulas, trigonometry tables, and statistical mathematics
• Proven communication, organizational, documentation, interpersonal and negotiations skills
• Excellent computer skills and software proficiency
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Ability to anticipate and meet internal customer need

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Business Administration or equivalent degree
• 0-3 years of Project Management/Construction Management or related experience in the utility construction industry
• Ability to travel to projects throughout the state of Indiana/Ohio

Work Environment

• Must be able to remain standing approximately 50% of the time
• Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, climbing
• The person in this position frequently communicates with employees and vendors and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• Occasionally works in outdoor weather conditions
• Occasionally lifting 40 pounds