Location: Newnan, GA Local Candidates Preferred]
Client: Southern Company
Contract: 14 Months
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Project Coordinator with 10–15 years of experience supporting complex engineering and utility projects.
This position plays a critical role in coordinating and overseeing project activities across multiple departments to ensure timely, accurate, and efficient project execution.
The ideal candidate will bring in-depth knowledge of project management methodologies, strong leadership and organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively with field, engineering, and operations teams.
Provide day-to-day support to Project Managers and supervisors to ensure assigned projects are properly set up, assigned, tracked, and executed throughout their lifecycle.
Utilize work management systems to coordinate engineering and construction activities.
Maintain daily interaction with field, engineering, operations, and support personnel to ensure project progress and issue resolution.
Support project analysis, workflow tracking, and preparation of deliverables to meet defined objectives.
Use data gathering tools and analytical methods to collect and analyze project data required for reporting and decision-making.
Assist in project administration and process improvement initiatives.
Facilitate effective project meetings, including project kickoffs, status updates, and progress reviews.
Maintain comprehensive project documentation, ensuring alignment with project goals and compliance requirements.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field.
7+ years of progressive experience in project coordination, preferably within the utility, engineering, or construction industry.
Expertise in advanced project coordination methodologies, including risk management and quality control.
Proven ability to lead coordination teams, develop and implement project coordination strategies, and mentor junior coordinators.
Strong communication, organization, and negotiation skills.
Ability to liaise with clients, project managers, and regulatory authorities to ensure successful project delivery.
Local candidates preferred.