The candidate will be introduced and integrated into multiple Electric Utility Industry consulting programs that POWER Engineers – A Member of WSP manages. For example, the individual will be involved in the front-end planning and initial execution of a Mega-Project that is currently under way in Louisiana. A Mega-Project is a client project that is valued over $500 million dollars and has a high priority to the electric power grid of a specific region.
ABOUT THE JOB
Construction Coordinator (with a focus on Project Management): Works closely with the Project Manager, Construction Manager, and other field services staff during the execution of large electrical utility projects in Louisiana and Texas. Responsible supporting construction administrative aspects of the project, including contract management, subcontractor compliance, scheduling, document management, project onboarding training, project reporting, and project data management. This individual must display a high degree of professionalism, organization and cooperation with customers and co-workers. This position is based remotely but will require travel in the states of Louisiana and Texas.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Works closely with the Project Manager, Construction Manager, and other field services staff during the execution of large electrical utility projects.
- Responsible for supporting construction administrative aspects of the project, including contract management, subcontractor compliance, scheduling, document management, project onboarding training, project reporting, and project data management.
- Display a high degree of professionalism, organization, and cooperation with customers and co-workers.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent industry-related experience) from an accredited university in engineering, engineering management, construction management, or project management disciplines.
- Three (3) + years of equivalent industry-related experience in engineering, construction, and/or electric power and communications industry.
- Experience in project scheduling, reporting and administration.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality and professionalism.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Knowledge and experience with project management processes and tools.
- General understanding of project lifecycles.
- Excellent computer skills.
- Familiarity with various scheduling techniques.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively with competing priorities and stressful situations.
- Strong desire to take on various tasks and learn throughout the project.
- Must have current and valid driver’s license.
ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent industry-related experience) from an accredited university – engineering, engineering management, construction management, or project management disciplines - Three (3) + years of equivalent industry-related experience in engineering, construction, and/or electric power and communications industry - Experience in project scheduling, reporting and administration - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Attention to detail and commitment to quality and professionalism - Excellent written and oral communication skills - Knowledge and experience with project management processes and tools - General understanding of project lifecycles - Excellent computer skills - Familiarity with various scheduling techniques - Excellent organizational skills - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Ability to work effectively with competing priorities and stressful situations - Strong desire to take on various tasks and learn throughout the project - Must have current and valid driver’s license.
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Position offered in Austin, TX and possibly other locations in 2026