Project Coordinator

Come join our collaborative and innovative team at DIS-TRAN Packaged Substations!

DIS-TRAN Packaged Substations has been an industry leader in the design and supply of high-voltage, open-air substations, and switchyards since 1965. Over a half-century of building meaningful relationships with our customers and vendors boils down to one thing: people. We take pride in our collaborative approach where everything we do is designed to deliver the project the right way, your way. Though we have grown over the years, and now offer new innovations like our Factory-Built

Substations, our age-old commitment will never change: to take care of you like family.

DIS-TRAN Packaged Substations is currently looking for an Project Coordinator to join their team in Pineville, Louisiana. The Project Coordinator (PC) supports the Project Management Team in the successful execution of projects from order acceptance through closeout, with a focus on the Traditional Package and FBS product lines. Reporting to the Project Management Supervisor, the PC is responsible for managing schedules, coordinating documentation, supporting procurement activities, assisting with resource management, and ensuring accurate and timely project deliverables. This role requires collaboration with internal teams, vendors, and customers, as well as occasional field support to help meet project milestones on time and within scope

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Customer Focus
• Decision Quality
• Business Insight
• Drives Results
• Collaborates
• Communicates Effectively
• Courage
• Instills Trust
• Manages Ambiguity

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Project Management: Effectively manages projects, scopes, and schedules and ensures projects are completed successfully and to customers’ expectations. Works in conjunction with the Regional Sales Managers, Proposal Managers, Engineers, Designers, Procurement & Billing team members, Shipping & Receiving team members, and Factory Built Substation/Pre-fabricated bus team members to maximize quality, efficiency, and safety in order to deliver projects on time and to customers’ satisfaction.
• Supports Vision / Business Objectives, Goals, Strategies, and Measures:Works effectively with Project Team members to communicate and obtain buy-in and ownership to effectively execute business objectives, goals, strategies, and measures to support the delivery of DTPS’s overall Goals and Objectives.
• Process (Continuous) Improvement:Works with the Project Team, and DTPS leadership team to fully optimize project management processes and systems. Encourages continuous improvement of these processes and systems and effectively communicates results.
• Productivity:Strives to consistently achieve excellence in all tasks and goals, individually or through other departments. Maintains focus and perseverance throughout the life of each Project assigned. Uses time efficiently and responds quickly and constructively when confronted with new opportunities and challenges.
• Quality Control / Assurance: Works in conjunction with the Project Management Team and DTPS leadership to effectively build, implement, and communicate the quality standards of DTPS; continuously works to monitor quality standards and recommends the development of additional practices, standards, and corrective measures.
• Business Development / Building Relationships: Works with DTPS leadership and team members to develop long-term customer and vendor relationships, develop alliances, and increase partnerships for the advancement of the business.
• Organizational Development / Self Development:Maintains and expands upon expertise of the High Voltage Electrical Substation industry and is adaptable, agile, and emotionally adept. Provides leadership, coaching, and knowledge transfer for team members, focuses on growth and development.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor Degree from an accredited vocational or academic institution in the fields of Project Management, Engineering or Technology; or a related field along with 3 years of project management experience.
• 5 years of successful project management experience will be considered in lieu of a formal degree.
• Strong familiarity with project management practices, methods, and techniques.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Superb customer service skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with a strong analytical mind.
• General knowledge of high voltage substations or transmission lines is preferred.