Project Coordinator

Maintain and update master project schedules for grant-funded projects Track engineering deliverables, permitting progress, construction activity, and turnover milestones Track construction contractor progress including mainline build, splicing, testing, and closeout Flag overdue or at-risk deliverables and milestones Maintain project dashboards for schedule performance, deliverable status, and construction completion Track change orders, scope modifications, and schedule revisions Coordinate information flow among project and construction leadership, permitting teams, engineering firms, and contractors Follow up on design deliverables, permitting submittals, inspection reports, as-built packages, production logs, invoices, and closeout deliverables Route submittals, RFIs, design review comments, and approval requests Schedule project meetings, prepare agendas, and capture minutes and action items Maintain action-item logs and drive closure Process and log invoices; verify amounts against contracts, SOWs, and approved change orders Track payment status, expenditures, budgets, variances, and cost forecasts Support grant reimbursement submissions, progress reports, milestone certifications, and compliance documentation Maintain organized, auditable project records and support audit preparation Consolidate construction production reports and update progress trackers Track route miles, strand miles, splicing, testing, make-ready completion, and permitting status Prepare construction progress summaries highlighting trends, variances, and areas requiring attention Requirements High school diploma or GED Minimum 2 years of experience in project coordination, administrative support, or operations support Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook Experience with project tracking tools or scheduling software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent) Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple concurrent tracking streams and deadlines Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to work independently and proactively follow up on open items Travel up to ten percent Preferred: Experience supporting project management in telecom, broadband, or utility construction environments Preferred: Familiarity with OSP fiber optic construction terminology, project phases, and deliverables Preferred: Experience with BEAD, RDOF, ReConnect, CAF, or other government-funded broadband deployment programs Preferred: Experience with grant compliance documentation, reporting, and reimbursement processes Preferred: Familiarity with invoice processing, budget tracking, and basic cost reporting Preferred: CAPM certification or coursework toward PMP Core Competencies Demonstrates strong project coordination capabilities, including maintaining project schedules, tracking deliverables, and managing compliance documentation. Proficient in utilizing project tracking tools and Microsoft Office Suite to support project management in telecom and utility construction environments. Highest-signal resume keywords Project Coordination Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency Project Tracking Tools Experience Grant Compliance Documentation Organizational Skills Hard Skills Project Scheduling Deliverable Tracking Budget Tracking Invoice Processing Change Order Management Construction Progress Reporting RFI Routing Action Item Management Cost Forecasting Permitting Status Tracking Soft Skills Strong Attention to Detail Excellent Communication Skills Ability to Work Independently Proactive Follow-Up Organizational Skills Certifications & Qualifications CAPM Certification Coursework Toward PMP Industry Keywords Telecom Construction Broadband Deployment Utility Construction OSP Fiber Optic Construction Government-Funded Programs Tools & Technologies Microsoft Project Smartsheet Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word Microsoft Outlook #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor