Project Planning Coordinator - Program Services

Salary Range: $97,583 - $130,111

Relocation: No

About Us

Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, headquartered in Dallas, is a regulated electricity transmission and distribution business that uses superior asset management skills to provide reliable electricity delivery to consumers. Oncor (together with its subsidiaries) operates the largest transmission and distribution system in Texas, delivering power to nearly 4 million homes and businesses and operating more than 143,000 miles of transmission and distribution lines in Texas.

Summary

Working under the direct supervision of the Program Construction Manager, the Project Planning Coordinator is responsible for developing and maintaining construction schedules, assigning projects to contractors and FCC's, updating construction status information in CST and Maximo, leading construction meetings with contract resources, and communicating with various organizations to ensure construction readiness/completion. The assigned projects are in various stages of activity and are occurring simultaneously in most instances. The Project Planning Coordinator is therefore required to prioritize work and generate reports that are consistent with the goals set forth by the DPMO and Oncor as a whole.

The Project Planning Coordinator is expected to work with multiple internal organizations including DPMO and PMDS to forecast inbound projects and maintain a construction schedule that is consistent with company priorities. The scope of projects that this position will monitor will be related (but not limited) to overhead maintenance, wildfire mitigation, and system resiliency program.

Must be available for storm and after hours support when needed.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Forecasts, plans and coordinates Distribution maintenance and construction projects.
• Forecasts resources to maintain an even and efficient workforce during periods of fluctuating workload.
• Effectively respond to change and adjust priorities on short notice.
• Establish trust, exhibit commitment, build and maintain relationships with cross functional organizations.
• Facilitate cross functional team communications to resolve issues to programs/projects.
• Develop, apply and maintain a high-level of project management standards.
• Anticipate potential risks and document contingency plans to mitigate risk.
• Develop and develop reports on the status of projects as well as metrics for success.
• Interface between Distribution Services, Asset Management, DPMO, PMDS & Contract Resources.
• Identify and implement process improvement measures to improve efficiencies.
• Promote and actively participate in safe work practices.
• Clearly and concisely expresses ideas and concepts in individual or group situations.
• Adheres to Distribution Operations processes.
  
  

Skills

• Ability to perform responsibilities with limited supervision.
• Ability to analyze data and reports to produce applicable information.
• Strong Knowledge of Project Tracking software (ex. - Maximo or WAM), Resource Scheduling Tools (ex.- CST), Mapping Tools (ex. - Aegis and Google Maps) and Crew Dispatching Tools (ex. - iDispatch)
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects to successful and timely completion.
• Demonstrated ability to manage highly sensitive and intense situations.
• Demonstrated ability to use innovation in solving problems
• Demonstrated ability to improve efficiency of work processes
• Unique ability to identify and resolve potential project issues in a pro-active manner.
• Ability to make presentations to small and large groups.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of internal and external team members, both verbally and in writing.
  
  

Education And Experience

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent is required
• Bachelor's Degree with focus in Project Management / Engineering with 4 years related experience or High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 10 years related experience is encouraged to apply.
• Experienced with Microsoft Office tools including a strong knowledge of Excel is required
  
  

Measures of Success

• Successful forecasting and planning of programs/projects.
• Successful completion of programs/project commitments.
• Successful communication with design, DPMO and construction partners.
  
  

Benefits

At Oncor, we offer a comprehensive set of benefits, compensation and performance management programs designed specifically to attract, retain, motivate and reward our high-performing workforce. Our supportive and inclusive culture allows every team member the opportunity to thrive and make a difference. We invest in our employee’s success and well-being by offering such things as:

• Annual incentive program.
• Competitive health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance).
• Ability to earn wellness incentives (up to $2,000 in 2025) and other wellbeing resources.
• 401k with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%.
• Cash balance pension plan.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Mental health resources.
• Employee resource groups.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Competitive vacation, 10 company holidays and 2 personal holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Salary continuation for up to 6 months for approved employee illness or injury.
• Other perks such as commuter benefits, electric vehicle incentive program, appliance purchase plan.
  
  

Participation in benefit programs for employees in collective bargaining units is subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement.