What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Coordinator position at Mears Construction?
Construct your career with Mears and build America's future
Are you looking for your next big opportunity? At Mears Group we offer more than just a job. We offer a career where you can grow, innovate, and make a real impact.
Mears Group, Inc., a Quanta Services company, is a leader in the construction and infrastructure industry. With more than 50 years of experience, we are committed to safety, quality, and integrity. We bring together people and resources to build the framework that powers our nation.
Project Coordinator
We are seeking a Project Coordinator to join our team. As a Project Coordinator, you will be responsible for coordinating and supporting various projects, programs, or tasks under the guidance of the Project Manager. This role involves a range of tasks of varying complexity, and you will report directly to the Project Manager.
Why join Mears?
- Build America: Mears is a leading provider of engineering and construction solutions in oil and gas, electric transmission and distribution, telecom, and wastewater industries across North America.
- Professional growth: Mears offers comprehensive training programs and career advancement pathways.
- Competitive compensation: Enjoy competitive wages and excellent benefits.
- Community impact: We give back to the communities we serve.
Safety that brings you home:
At Mears, safety is our utmost priority. We are at the forefront of enhancing safety outcomes for both our employees and clients. We empower our workers to take ownership of their own safety. The Capacity Model is designed to minimize the risk of accidents and injuries.
Benefits & compensation:
Despite our size, Mears remains a family company. Our suite of benefits reflects our commitment to our employees.
- Paid on-the-job technical and professional growth opportunities
- Established career path for future advancement
- 401k and Roth 401(k) retirement savings plans
- Health, prescription, dental, vision plans
- Life & Disability Insurance plans
- Financial wellness program
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount programs
Essential Duties:
- Create and communicate comprehensive project plans, including safety orientations and training.
- Interpret field conditions and effectively communicate project requirements to the team.
- Schedule work and coordinate crew assignments for both internal and external use.
- Set up new projects, coordinating locates, subcontractors, permit requirements, and scheduling with site contacts.
- Maintain regular customer contact to obtain project-specific information.
- Lead project closeouts, overseeing restoration coordination, inspections, and permit closure.
- Review subcontractor invoices for production accuracy and accounting precision.
- Collaborate with the billing team to ensure accurate revenue accounting.
- Provide daily and weekly cost and production reporting.
- Generate weekly manager and cost-per-man-hour reports for stakeholders.
- Support the management team in monthly forecasts.
- Assist in providing end-of-month explanations for variances in the forecast compared to actuals.
- Assist the Project Manager in developing change order requests when required.
- Maintain project-specific documentation and adhere to project contract requirements.
- Develop and communicate ideas regarding project cost trends.
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of Natural Gas Industry standards and practices.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Key Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering
- Understanding of basic accounting and finance concepts and applications
- Adaptability and multitasking capability in a dynamic work environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, specifically MS Excel
- Ability to work under minimal supervision and still deliver on related tasks
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
- The physical activity for this role includes:
- Travel as needed for site visits
- Manual dexterity, typing, computer and small equipment use
- Standing, walking, and sitting for long periods
- Site visits in a range of weather conditions, including hot and cold weather
- Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
This role is accepting applications until 12/30/2025
This position is subject to the Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) drug & alcohol testing regulations as outlined in 49 CFR Part 382 and/or 49 CFR Part 199.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
