Jr Project Coordinator

Overview The Project Coordinator (Contract Position) is responsible for ensuring all Projects and Programs meet performance metrics, are adequately planned for, and strategically aligned with the Company’s objectives. The Project Coordinator is aligned with the project team and other functional groups to manage project constraints (i.e. cost, schedule, risk) to maximize benefit, minimize cost, and reduce risks. Responsibilities Coordinate project activities to support Project Manager (PM) in determining scope of work Coordinate project activities to develop, update and maintain the Project Execution Plan (PEP) Manage project lifecycle activities including scope definition, budget, schedule, execution, and reporting functions in accordance with the Company's Project Delivery Standard Ensure changes in scope and/or cost are incorporated into cost tracking and forecasting activities Coordinate and/or facilitate meetings and prepare weekly status reports Manage the risk register, updating and distributing accordingly. Work with PM to develop risk management plan Partner with Project Schedulers and Project Controller to ensure linkage of project cost, risk and schedule; attend scheduling and forecast sessions; highlight adverse schedule and/or cost variances for corrective actions Assemble project updates from Project Team members and present for review to the Project Manager Work with Project Team to assemble required documentation for Gate Readiness and/or Assurance Reviews. Prepare and provide formal presentations as needed Coordinate bid activities; assist with development of scope of work (SOW), RFP development, bid and contract review Act as liaison between project team and functional groups to coordinate activities that directly affect project execution Document Supplier and Contractor performance issues and partner with the Quality Team to mitigate Provide strategy recommendations to Project Manager when plans must change given the regulatory, contractual, or other environmental factors influencing the project Apply changes after approval to project plans throughout the project life cycle Collect project data for PHMSA reporting as required Resolve issues and questions received from Project Managers and Management; Contribute to the continual improvement of the Company’s Project Management tools and processes Maintain high level of focus on health, safety and environment Qualifications and Education Bachelor’s Degree required; Engineering, Construction Management, or Project Management Early career candidate: 1-3 years’ industry experience Demonstrated strategic planning and recognizes the importance of strategic thinking Demonstrated leadership skills; exhibits the behaviors valued in the organization Experienced with group facilitation and information gathering Ability to resolve problems and make effective business decisions; driving value added results Effective written, verbal, and electronic communication skills Maintains ongoing positive presence with project teams, other stakeholders and outside entities (i.e. Construction Contractors, vendors, etc.) through professional communications; able to handle and resolve situations with all parties Ability to accurately obtain, interpret, and transcribe a variety of communications and instructions Ability to deliver oral and written presentations on project status, to analyze project schedules and costs, and to read and interpret technical reports and drawings Ability to work independently; self-motivated Able to recognize and evaluate risks, hazards, losses and prevent conflicts between activities. Advanced Microsoft Desktop Software; Windows, Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills needed Be curious, be inquisitive – be an Energy Problem Solver! Preferred Qualifications Experience with project management, costing, and scheduling concepts and practices a plus Database management and data modeling experience; PowerBI a plus #J-18808-Ljbffr Tundra Technical Solutions