Project Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

At PEARCE , we've got a career for you!

Join the nation's leading independent service provider for critical telecommunication and renewable energy infrastructure. We are the premier independent service provider for our nation's critical infrastructure. With over 2,500 team members nationwide, Pearce delivers comprehensive engineering, maintenance, repair, and repowering solutions, ensuring the seamless operation of our nation's wireless and wireline telecom, commercial and utility-scale solar and wind projects, EV charging stations, as well as large-scale power generation, critical power and energy storage assets.

Your Impact

As a Project Coordinator supporting the Outside Plant (OSP) Engineering team, you drive operational efficiency, data integrity, and cross-functional coordination. This role blends advanced administrative execution with hands-on project support—requiring strong Excel skills, proactive communication, and a solutions mindset. You'll keep schedules tight, documentation accurate, vendors aligned, and stakeholders informed so projects stay on track.

Core Responsibilities

Admin & Data Ops : Prepare schedules; input, validate, and process data; maintain trackers and dashboards for status, milestones, and deliverables.

Reporting & Analytics : Compile and analyze stats for department and project reports; surface risks and variances with clear recommendations.

Cross-Functional Coordination : Orchestrate workflows between engineering, vendors, and clients; ensure handoffs and dependencies are clear.

Vendor & PO Management : Monitor vendor performance vs. quality standards; serve as primary contact for POs, change orders, and issue resolution.

Systems & Records : Retrieve / investigate data from internal systems; maintain up-to-date project documentation, including accounting / property records.

Change Control : Track and process change requests and purchase orders accurately and on time.

Process Improvement : Identify bottlenecks and implement data-driven improvements to cycle time, throughput, and quality.

Stakeholder Updates : Provide concise status reports on timelines, metrics, and deliverables to senior leadership.

Note : Duties may evolve based on business and client needs.

Core Experience

Excel & Microsoft 365 : Advanced Excel (pivot tables, lookups / index-match, conditional logic, data cleanup), strong Word / PowerPoint / Teams ; intermediate SharePoint.

Scheduling & Milestones : Proven experience building schedules, tracking dependencies, and driving on-time delivery.

Telecom Background : Familiarity with OSP engineering / telecom terminology; experience with client systems (e.g., Infinium, SiteTracker ) preferred.

Client / Carrier Systems (Plus) : Prior work with Frontier, Lumen, and AT&T systems is a significant advantage.

Data & Documentation : Experience with databases / data analysis; impeccable attention to detail and version control.

Communication & Collaboration : Clear, confident communicator who picks up the phone to resolve issues; effective across vendors and internal teams.

Work Style : Organized, adaptable, and proactive in a fast-paced environment.

Location & Schedule : Central Time Zone preferred; must work Mon–Fri, 8 : 00–4 : 30 CST . Candidates may reside outside IL / WI / IA / MN if they can fully align to CST hours.

At Pearce, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.

In addition to wages, employees may also be eligible for performance and referral bonuses, production incentives, tool / equipment and fuel stipends, company vehicle, per diem or other applicable compensation. We also offer all full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, 401k with employer match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and professional development courses.

This pay range reflects our commitment to pay equity and compliance with state and federal pay transparency laws. If you have questions about compensation, we encourage open discussions during the hiring process.

Base Pay Range

$24—$31 USD

What We Offer

Pearce offers a family-friendly and innovative culture with opportunities for growth, competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, HSA option. To help you recharge, we have paid vacation and paid holidays. For your future, we offer a company-matching 401(k) Retirement, Life Insurance, Tuition reimbursement, and professional development training. To help you be successful at work, as required for the role, we will provide a company vehicle, phone, laptop, or tablet along with all necessary tools and safety equipment.

At PEARCE, we are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment that empowers employees to excel and make a meaningful impact, providing a dynamic space for field technicians, service specialists, and corporate professionals to flourish and propel their careers forward within our nationwide presence and expansive service offerings.

Learn more about us at www.Pearce-Services.com!