Project Coordinator Telecommunications)

Job Opening Details

Industry *Electric Utilities
Position Project Coordinator Telecommunications)
Req Code 2986
General Location New Orleans
Primary Responsibilities

RequisitionNumber: 2986

JobTitle: Project Coordinator (Telecommunications)

DateOpened: 8/10/26

Location:New Orleans

Industry:Utilities

Department:ProjectControls

EmploymentType: FT Regular

Part-TimeAvailable: No

Eligiblefor US Work Authorization Sponsorship: No

FLSA Exemption: Non-Exempt

JobSummary:

The Project Coordinator will oversee the telecommunications teamsproject portfolio, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. This role willbe assigned to all projects in a region and is responsible for maintainingproject schedules, tracking costs, managing materials, contracting and permittracking, and managing IT change tickets. Additionally, the Project Coordinatorwill maintain project data and communicate risks to the Program Manager andother applicable stakeholders.

JobDuties and Responsibilities:

Manageslow-level project schedules and tracks deliverables for the Telecom projectteam.

Tracksand provides updates on financials for their perspective projects.

Attendproject meetings to provide updates as required.

Assistswith task execution and scope assessment of new projects.

Provideschange management assistance by entering and processing project changes inSNOW.

Assistsin administrative work related to project delivery, such as permitting,contract tracking, and documentation gathering.

Assistsengineers in the material ordering process of the projects.

Qualifications(Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

Basic or Minimum Requirements

Education:

o Bachelorsdegree in Business Administration, Project Management, Telecommunications, or arelated field (or equivalent experience).

Experience:

o 1+ yearsof experience in project coordination or project management support.

Technical Skills:

o Proficiencyin Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint).

Project Management Knowledge:

o Understandingof project lifecycle, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management principles.

o Ability tomanage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

Communication & Collaboration:

o Strongwritten and verbal communication skills for stakeholder updates.

o Ability towork effectively with cross-functional teams and regional coordinators.

Organizational Skills:

o Detail-orientedwith excellent time management and prioritization abilities.

o Skilled inmaintaining accurate records and documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with telecommunications projectsor IT infrastructure preferred.

Experience with project management tools(e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar).

Knowledge of Power BI for resource trackingand reporting is a plus.

Prior cost control experience preferred.

PMP, CAPM, or other project managementcertifications are a plus.

Proven experience in program or portfoliomanagement within telecommunications or a related field a plus.

WorkingConditions:

Work is conducted in an office environment(Private or Semi-Private Office) on an active construction site.

Field duties require outdoor work in a plant orconstruction atmosphere

Interaction with other team members, as well assupervisors and client personnel

Working plant, construction, and/or shop areasaround production machinery with extreme noise levels

Must be able to wear safety equipment asrequired by the safety department for personal protection

May be at more than one job site in a day andmust be able to tolerate climate changes

May be required to travel out of town on aperiodic basis.

PhysicalRequirements (With or Without Reasonable Accommodations):

Must be able to lift and carry 5 pounds

Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing orother communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation,which permits employee to communicate effectively

Ability to sit for prolonged periods of timewith or without reasonable accommodation

Sufficient vision or other powers ofobservation, with or without reasonable accommodations, which permits employeeto conduct analysis and investigations

Sufficient manual dexterity with or withoutreasonable accommodation, which permit the employee to perform routine officeduties

Sufficient personal mobility and physicalreflexes, with or without reasonable accommodations to perform office dutiesand travel when necessary to off-site locations

This job description is intended to indicate the kinds oftasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this titleand shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties andresponsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended tolimit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct andcontrol the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties andresponsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned thatare of similar kind or level of difficulty.

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Other Drug Free Workplace:

EDG Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to a drug-freeworkplace. Applicants are subject topre-employment drug screen by urinalysis.

Post-hire, employees are subject to random, periodic,post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug testing. In addition to therequirements of EDGs drug free workplace program, employees may be required tosign, acknowledge and comply with drug free workplace policies or programsrequired by clients.

We are an equal opportunity employer and allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regardto race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disabilitystatus, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.