Position Summary

Kansas Electric is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Project Coordinator to support estimating, pre-construction, and project execution teams. This role will support the full lifecycle of industrial and commercial electrical projects.

Key Responsibilities

Estimating & Pre-Construction Support:

• Assist estimators with takeoffs, vendor pricing, and bid documents.
• Refine pre-construction process standards (bid files, drawings, specifications, etc.).
• Assist with preparing proposals, scope summaries, and pre-construction schedules.
• Discern bidder requirements (commercial and technical terms/conditions) for bidding evaluation
• Evaluate technical drawings and specifications for potential projects alignment with company strategy

Project Execution Support:

• Support project setup and onboarding (both internal and external processes)
• Assist with submittals, material procurement, and tracking logs.
• Maintain project updates throughout the duration of the project (inception through closeout)
• Assist with project analysis (budgets, schedules, etc.)
• Coordinate delivery of materials, tools, and equipment.
• Support creation of RFIs, change orders, and cost tracking.
• Assist with permits, utility coordination, and documentation tracking.
• Prepare closeout documents, O&M manuals, and warranty records.

Qualifications

• Experience in the industrial or commercial construction industry (field and/or office roles)
• Experience with electrical design, construction, and project management/coordination.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Expertise in reading and interpreting complex plans, specifications, and electrical schematics.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for internal and external coordination, leading complex conversations with vendors, sub-contracts, team members and community members.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.

Preferred Skills & Attributes

• Proficiency with estimating software (McCormick preferred), ERP software (Acumatica preferred); and other construction software tools like Bluebeam, etc.
• Strong understanding of NEC (National Electrical Code), construction sequencing, and industry best practices.
• Electrical estimating experience with a focus on commercial and industrial construction.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related advanced field experience
• Experience with design-build or design-assist projects.
• Familiarity with industrial automation and controls

Join our team and contribute to the success of complex, high-impact electrical projects. Your contributions will help shape our competitive advantage in the industrial and commercial markets.