Project Coordinator 3 4P/423

Project Coordinator 3

Location: Newnan, GA Local Candidates Preferred]

Client: Southern Company

Contract: 14 Months

Position Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.