Project Coordinator

Position will remain open until filled.

$60,160 Minimum Starting Base Pay* + KPI Bonuses + Competitive Benefits

Qualifications may warrant greater starting base pay within the full pay range.  Individual base pay is determined by experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training.

Position Summary-

This position is responsible for assisting the management team with project management of strategic initiatives, administering, and supporting project management methodologies, training and project management software.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities-

• Develop, coordinate project scheduling, logistics, budgeting and administrative activities
• Manage projects within the established scope, schedule and budget
• Assist with and define the project objectives, requirements and assumptions
• Assist with the oversight of risk management efforts, identify and mitigate risks
• Assist in development and execution of communication plans and monitor throughout completion of projects
• Report project status to internal stakeholders and the project team
• Provide continuous feedback on project status
• Offer constructive options to ensure project continues to meet business requirements
• Identify resources, schedule conflicts and changing of the project scope
• Communicate identification and resolution of business and project issues
• Monitor, track and report on project deliverables
• Record meeting minutes and action items during meetings and follow up
• Assist in the development of presentations
• Assist in development of business cases and documents for projects
• Facilitate, mentor and guide project management methodology for the organization
• Develop and maintain workflow diagramming, scope management and communications
• Assist the organization with process improvement strategies
• Assist in development of plans and prioritize recommendations
• Configure, administer, support and train project management software to others
• Define and manage metrics for project and department success
• Develop and assist in identifying success metrics to align with key performance indicators
• Facilitate all areas of project management life cycles
• Maintain the security of confidential information
• Stay abreast of advances in technology
• Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Supervisory and/or Leadership Responsibilities- Supervise resources and activities related to the project.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities-

• Knowledge of using computers and computer systems, including hardware and software to set up functions, enter data or process information
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Knowledge of work flows and how they affect business functions
• Knowledge of project management concepts, practices and procedures
• Skilled in time management
• Skilled in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing and changing priorities
• Skilled in identifying, analyzing and resolving problems
• Ability to interface with all levels of management and employees
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to listen to and understand information verbally and in writing
• Ability to set priorities

Minimum Qualifications- (Education, Experience, Certification & Licensing)

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field
• Directly related experience may substitute for education
• Three years of project management experience
• Valid Texas Drivers License

Physical Demands and Work Environment-

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee may be required to stand; reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel
• The employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time
• The employee may be required to lift, carry, push, pull or move up to 25 pounds
• The employee may be required to travel
• Exempt employees receive a fixed bi-weekly salary to compensate them for all hours worked during each pay period
• This position may be required to work more than 40 hours per week.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of essential duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties that may be assigned based on the needs of the Cooperative.

Pedernales Electric Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.