Overview
Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 26 week(s)
Skills
Project Coordinator
Job Details
One of CEI's largest Electric Power & Energy clients is seeking a Project Coordinator II to join their growing organization!
Client/Industry: Electric Power & Energy
Job Title: Project Coordinator II
Location: 100% Onsite | Lake Charles, LA 70629
Work Schedule/Shift: Mon-Fri 8am to 5pm | Minimum 40 work hours per week.
Duration/Length of Assignment: 6 Month Contract (potential for extension(s) / conversion to FTE)
Pay Rate: $35.00 per hour
*Must be able to convert to a full-time employee without sponsorship, restrictions, or an additional employer*
Position Overview:
This role supports a regional utilities operations team responsible for coordinating design, construction, and maintenance activities across power distribution systems. The Project Coordinator acts as a central liaison between internal design engineers, field technicians, and external customers to ensure project schedules and service requests are efficiently managed and completed on time. The position sits within a collaborative team environment that manages the end-to-end design workflow for distribution projects, resource allocation, and data tracking through enterprise asset management systems. The selected individual will report to a local department supervisor and collaborate closely with designers, engineers, and field crews. They will oversee daily coordination of customer requests, scheduling of resources, and workload distribution across assigned design personnel. This includes managing calendars, tracking work orders, and supporting outage response initiatives when necessary. The role is highly communication-driven, requiring consistent interaction with both customers and internal stakeholders to maintain operational efficiency and meet project deadlines.
Required Skills/Experience/Qualifications:
Preferred Skills (Not Required):
Day to Day/Responsibilities:
Job Title: Project Coordinator II
Location: 100% Onsite | Lake Charles, LA 70629
Work Schedule/Shift: Mon-Fri 8am to 5pm | Minimum 40 work hours per week.
Duration/Length of Assignment: 6 Month Contract (potential for extension(s) / conversion to FTE)
Pay Rate: $35.00 per hour
- W2 Employment Only – No Corp to Corp / C2C arrangements.
- Expected potential for contract extension(s) and/or conversion to Full-Time/Permanent Employment.
- Optional benefits available during contract (Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k)
Position Overview:
This role supports a regional utilities operations team responsible for coordinating design, construction, and maintenance activities across power distribution systems. The Project Coordinator acts as a central liaison between internal design engineers, field technicians, and external customers to ensure project schedules and service requests are efficiently managed and completed on time. The position sits within a collaborative team environment that manages the end-to-end design workflow for distribution projects, resource allocation, and data tracking through enterprise asset management systems. The selected individual will report to a local department supervisor and collaborate closely with designers, engineers, and field crews. They will oversee daily coordination of customer requests, scheduling of resources, and workload distribution across assigned design personnel. This includes managing calendars, tracking work orders, and supporting outage response initiatives when necessary. The role is highly communication-driven, requiring consistent interaction with both customers and internal stakeholders to maintain operational efficiency and meet project deadlines.
Required Skills/Experience/Qualifications:
- Associate degree or equivalent work experience
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
- Experience coordinating or scheduling resources within construction, maintenance, or utility operations
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and database applications for data management and reporting
- Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with multiple levels of the organizational structure, including management, engineers, and field personnel
- Experience applying company or departmental policies to customer service or work order processes
- Ability to serve on emergency or Storm Response Teams and support outage restoration activities when required
Preferred Skills (Not Required):
- Working knowledge of Maximo (asset management system)
- Familiarity with AM/FM–DFM systems—Automated Mapping/Facilities Management and Distribution Facilities Management, which are Geographic Information System (GIS)-based tools used to map and manage utility infrastructure such as power lines, transformers, and substations
- Knowledge of GDT (Geographic Data Technology), Storm Assist (storm response and outage management platform), Power BI (business analytics and data visualization tool), CCS (Customer Care System), or other data and visualization applications
- Understanding of Distribution Line construction, maintenance practices, and materials
- Prior experience in an electric utility, energy, or infrastructure project coordination role
Day to Day/Responsibilities:
- Contact external customers within one business day of receiving a service request to schedule appointments with design personnel and gather required project information
- Interpret and communicate company policies related to service requests, ensuring customers understand necessary steps and timelines to receive service
- Assign and balance workload among design resources by maintaining a clear geographic distribution of projects, ensuring optimal utilization of each designer’s schedule
- Monitor designer calendars daily to coordinate customer meetings, adjust for changes, and maximize appointment efficiency
- Maintain consistent communication with designers to confirm scheduling, address project-specific questions, and provide updates on customer requests
- Collaborate with Network Line crews to expedite work orders or resolve issues impacting service delivery timelines
- Supervise and support activities performed by the Design Coordinator Clerk, and provide office support coverage as needed
- Identify and resolve the root cause of customer complaints or inquiries by gathering relevant information, analyzing issues, and implementing corrective actions
- Utilize Maximo and AM/FM–DFM systems to manage design and construction data, update project backlogs, and track progress within the Distribution Engineering Department
- Conduct regular reviews of backlog data in Maximo, identifying deficiencies or inconsistencies, analyzing alternatives, and recommending corrective solutions
- Participate as an active member of the Storm Response Team during restoration events, providing logistical or damage assessment support as assigned
- Support Damage Assessment and Logistics operations following outages or weather-related incidents to ensure accurate reporting and timely field coordination
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