Project Coordinator

Our client has an opportunity for a Project Coordinator (PC) who will work alongside project managers, lead engineers and account managers supporting permitting activities for distribution engineering projects for various electric utility clients throughout the Northern United States. The PC will be part of an established team within our Power Delivery Solutions (PDS) division. PDS provides consulting services to public-owned and investor-owned electric utilities for comprehensive engineering design of electrical transmission, substation, and distribution projects nationwide.

As a valued team member, you can look forward to a fast paced, diverse work environment and flexible work hours/work arrangements, as well as managers who will encourage career development and growth opportunities.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Enter, update, and maintain project data, statuses, and documentation in internal tracking systems.
• Support billing activities by tracking invoice submissions, payment statuses, and required backup documentation.
• Perform routine data entry and quality checks to ensure billing and project information is accurate and complete.
• Assist with internal reporting and preparation of basic project and billing status updates.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, and document action items and decisions related to permitting and project activities.
• Assist project managers with day to day tasks
As a valued team member, you can look forward to a fast paced, diverse work environment and flexible work hours/work arrangements, as well as managers who will encourage career development and growth opportunities.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Coordinate and track permitting activities across multiple projects, ensuring deadlines and requirements are met.
• Maintain permitting schedules, logs, and documentation; update PMO systems with current status and milestones.
• Serve as a liaison between project managers, permitting authorities, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare, submit, and follow up on permit applications and related supporting documents.
• Monitor regulatory changes and communicate impacts to project teams.
• Assist in risk identification related to permitting and escalate issues as needed.
• Support project reporting, including creation of status updates, dashboards, and compliance summaries.
• Organize meetings, prepare agendas, and document decisions and action items related to permitting activities.
• Ensure permitting processes follow standards, document control practices, and quality requirements.

Required Qualifications
Education/Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field with 0-2+ years of relevant experience preferred
• Familiarity with the electric utility industry is highly desirable

Technical Skills needed for this role:
• Experience with MS Office Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
• Experience with project management software (e.g., Workfront, MS Project or P6) is preferred

Soft Skills that will help you succeed in this position:
• Strong organizational, planning, and multitasking capabilities are required to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Position Details:

• Pay Rate / Range:_______$25-$35.26/hr._________________

The above salary range represents the range expected for the position; however, final salary offers are based on a number of factors such as the position’s responsibilities; the candidate’s experience, education, and skills; location; travel required; and current market conditions.

• Benefits (Regular, Full Time Employees):
  1. Medical, Dental, and Vision offerings
  2. Weekly Direct Deposit
  3. Paid Holidays and Personal Time Off
  4. 401(k) with match
  5. Voluntary Life and AD&D, Short / Long Term Disability, plus other voluntary coverages
  6. Pre-Paid Legal and Employee Assistance Programs
  7. Northwest Federal Credit Union Membership
  8. BB&T @ Work Program

This program requires US Citizenship or Green Card (Lawful Permanent Residents).

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