T&D Construction Project Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

C.W. Wright was founded in 1953 in Richmond, Virginia and has since been setting the bar for safety, quality and productivity in the utility service industry.

C.W. Wright is a full-service utility contractor with decades of proven success in delivering electric T&D solutions for our customers. Our company motto is “Service with Safety” and reflects our dedication to providing quality service while maintaining a safe work environment for our employees, customers and the public. Whether it’s rebuilding an aging utility infrastructure, meeting the sophisticated needs of an industrial plant, or turning your system’s lights back on when it matters most, our linemen are among the most reliable and safest utility contractors in the nation.

C.W. Wright is a subsidiary of PrimeLine Utility Services, a leading provider of construction, maintenance, and design solutions for the electric, gas and telecommunication industries. PrimeLine is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Vinci, SA, the largest construction company in the world. Their backing provides the financial strength and expertise to enable C.W. Wright to provide our customers with the best solutions, technology and equipment available.

CW Wright offers competitive pay scales, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and 401(k) with company match plus many more ancillary benefits.

Position Details

The Project Coordinator’s central duty is to assist the project team and ensure a continuum of progress throughout a project(s) lifecycle. This responsibility can be facilitated by any number of tasks; often assisting with the tasks outlined below but may also be asked to maintain contact with clients and project stakeholders through email and phone calls, answer questions and concerns, prepare reports, track project performance, and perform clerical duties. The Project Coordinator must be a detail-oriented multi-tasker and self-starter, with a focus on problem solving. Additionally, Project Coordinators will possess great communication skills and easily adapt to changing circumstances. The Project Coordinator role is similar to that which may also be referred to as an Assistant Project Manager, which ultimately leads to a Project Manager role.

Candidates must be located in the Greater Richmond Area, or willing to relocate. This is not a remote or hybrid position.

Essential Functions

• Assist in the management of multiple projects related to Electric Utility Transmission, Distribution and / or Substation construction and maintenance.
• Assist in development of proposals. Perform site visits, build schedules, and draft construction implementation plans.
• Manage project initiation and documentation. Coordinate the required training for project personnel with the training department. Establish priorities and deadlines on project deliverables. Assist Project Manager in the review, red-lining and execution of client contracts and sub-contract agreements.
• Regularly communicate with field leadership in person and over Microsoft Teams and document project progress, delays, and other issues. Schedule, prepare for and document meetings with project team, clients, and all other project stakeholders. Facilitate the dissemination of information to vendors, suppliers, clients and project teams as part of the overall communications and project management process.
• Monitor projects deadlines and benchmarks and support presentation of bi-monthly progress reports covering action items and progress updates. Compose and update project cost and billing forecasts.
• Perform self-guided Safety Observation reports when visiting jobsites, and ensure compliance with all C.W. Wright safety policies.
• Prepare and submit invoices, provide follow up reports on ARs and unbilled issues as assigned. Verify accuracy and compliance with project requirements of bills / invoices, trip tickets, and expense reports and process items in a timely manner.
• Administer project closeout activities. Obtain physical sign-off of project documents as-needed & maintain electronic and paper files.

Requirements :

Education & Experience

Education : High School Degree required. Associate degree or bachelor’s degree preferred, in a related field.

Experience : minimum of 1 to 5 years' experience. Direct project management or business experience related to construction or utilities is highly preferred, other applicable experience may be considered.

Other Requirements :

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. CW Wright is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. CW Wright will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.