Project Coordinator - HBK Engineering, LLC

HBK Engineering is seeking a Project Coordinator, who will be responsible for interaction with clients, the adherence to project scopes, scheduling and coordination of field, design, and permitting work, review of / adherence to budgets, support of Project Managers, and tracking various statuses within the appropriate project management tools. This individual shall work under the guidance of an Engineer and/or a Project Manager. The role requires an individual that is able to effectively interface with internal leadership, clients, direct reports, contractors, and other team members.

Since first opening our doors in 1998, HBK Engineering has quickly emerged as a leader in the utility infrastructure space through our experience on smart grid, modernization, resiliency, communications, fiber to the home (FTTH), and microgrid projects. Today, we’re a Quanta Services Company—a team of 43,000 dedicated individuals offering end-to-end solutions for the utility, energy, and construction industries. 

Team members at HBK Engineering are committed to designing the future we want to live in, and safety is at the center of everything we do. HBK Engineering offers a professional environment where you’ll work alongside some of the best talent in the industry. We offer excellent benefits, competitive salary, employee resource groups, and a community-focused environment where our staff members believe in giving back. At HBK Engineering, you’ll discover a culture where the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion are exemplified by all. Better outcomes are achieved when we bring our authentic selves to work daily. 

Our sights are set on the future, and we invite you to rise to the challenge. 

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to: 

• Able to work as a team member on a diverse technical team involved in the engineering design and construction of utility infrastructure.
• Develop, maintain, and improve tracking metrics related to project design and permitting progress such as permit submittals, design and review statuses, client deliverable submittals, and other metrics related to the project (both internal HBK metrics and the client’s metrics).
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external teammates.
• Provide support to project team leadership through assistance with project forecasts and analytics.
• Identify project/program budget, forecast, and authorization concerns early and develop resolutions to meet the required project metrics.
• Monitor program financial risks and opportunities and provide detailed analysis of variances, and report on month over month variance analysis as required. Assist project manager with invoicing.
• Review external schedules such as those belonging to the owner, client, contract resources, and construction partners.
• Monitor and maintain schedules with the project team in order to meet or exceed client deadlines.
• Develop and improve non-technical program/project procedural documents.
• Perform field work as necessary, including data collection and/or construction observation and coordination activities.

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree or associate’s degree in business, statistics or communication related majors.
• Previous experience with utility construction projects, specifically in the City of Chicago.
• Previous administration, project coordination, or data analysis experience.
• The ability to solve complicated problems by breaking them down into manageable steps and applying project management methodologies.
• Able to work independently on day-to-day tasks and the ability to prioritize efforts based on deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to execute and successfully achieve objectives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with excellent organizational, presentation, and communication skills.
• The ability to use software to track project performance in an organized and clear manner for internal and external use.
• Professional oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills demonstrated through experience working in multi-disciplinary project teams.
• A strong desire for career progression while also assisting in the growth of the program.

Computer Skills

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability and willingness to learn new Microsoft Office 365 apps for project management purposes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, IF formulas, PowerBI) is a plus.

Background Check and Drug Testing Information
Offers contingent upon satisfactory results from our standard background check and receipt of results of a satisfactory drug screening test from a location specified by HBK.
EEO
HBK is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. 
 

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