Project Coordinator

We understand that finding the right place to work isn't easy. At Beta Engineering, we believe in cultivating a team that wins together and takes on the most challenging projects in the high-voltage industry.

We engineer, procure, and construct (EPC) projects for a variety of customers, including those in the utility, industrial, and renewable energy markets. Our work includes substations, transmission lines and more. We help our customers achieve their goals of creating a stronger power grid by reducing risks and identifying innovative solutions for their project challenges.

Our Purpose : We pursue that which challenges us, growing our community to provide critical, creative solutions that achieve extraordinary results.

Our Values: We do what we say, we turn challenges into success and we win together.

Beta Engineering currently has an opening for a Project Coordinator in Pineville, Louisiana. The Project Coordinators assist Project Managers and project teams by ensuring that all changes in project communications such as; drawings, instructions and information regarding: equipment lists, pricing, change orders, schedule changes and contractual items (which collectively are known as transmittal packages) are complete and leave for delivery on time for receipt by customers, contractors, construction managers and other end users. The Project Coordinator manages this process on a daily and weekly basis.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Review of project documentation for accuracy and completeness

Manages project specific documentation including: equipment book, catalog cuts, test reports, equipment drawings, material lists and field documentation

Updates and replaces document revisions in project archives and working archives

Prepares subcontractor change orders for submittal

Utilizes scheduling tools and makes modifications to schedules relevant to status and by requests from Project Manager

Professionally calls on manufacturers, vendor and customers to gather information and answer questions

Must be able to work with confidential information and insure the security of this information

Attends and participates in project meetings and conferences calls

Review all project transmittals

Coordinate construction activities

Manages project progress reports

Manages project cost analysis

Manage and coordinate design efforts

Compile comments to design and vendor drawing reviews

Oversee and securing all project permitting

Manage and coordinate internal and external design requirements

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Project Coordinator is responsible for carrying out additional responsibilities as requested by the Project Manager or a Vice President of Project Management.

Interfaces with other department employees and customers on a regular basis.

EXPECTATIONS:

Works in a clean and well-organized fashion

Performs quality work, while meeting deadlines, with or without direct supervision

Interacts professionally with other employees and customers

Works effectively as a team contributor on all assignments

Works independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations

Communicates regularly with supervisor about Department issues

Must have clean driving record as use of company vehicles is a requirement of position

Desire to participate in continuing education and training

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor Degree from an accredited vocational or academic institution in the fields of Construction Management, Engineering or Technology; or a related field is preferred.

A Bachelor Degree in an unrelated field or an Associate degree in a related field PLUS 3-5 years of experience in project work will be considered.

Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat is required.

General knowledge of high voltage substations or transmission lines is preferred.

Knowledge of scheduling software such as Primavera 6 or equivalent is preferred.