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.
• Assist in the preparation of proposals and estimates, including drawing take-offs, subcontractor and material quotes.
• 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
• Work with Project Managers to set up job structure from the beginning for example: safety, scheduling, document control plan, cost codes, job cost spread, material/tooling plan, equipment, billing, etc.
• Assist in job hand off from Estimating to field project supervision.
• Assist with the quotation of change order from drawing changes, RFI's, etc.
• Work with purchasing on material orders and required submittals
• Travel to a variety of projects on a regular but short term basis

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, Engineering or Associate degree within a Technical Field with relevant experience
• 0-3 years of Project Management/Construction Management or related experience in the utility construction industry
• Ability to travel to projects throughout the Midwest
• An Electrical aptitude preferred

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
• Overtime expected as needed
• Overnight travel as needed

M. J. Electric, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and all applicants will be given equal consideration. No applicant or employee will be discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.