Project Coordinator

Project Coordinator Location: Remote Pay Range: $35-$45/hr. 12-24 Month Contract This is to support major New England Utility for Transmission Line and Substation project across the region. Job Summary Project Coordinator will serve as the bridge between engineering, construction, procurement, and field operations. Facilitate capital infrastructure projects--such as transmission lines and substation upgrades--by managing scheduling, outage requests, material logistics, permitting, and stakeholder communications to ensure projects adhere to timelines and budgets. Day-to-day responsibilities of the coordinator: Project Scheduling & Tracking: Assisting Project Managers (PMs) with maintaining schedules, tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and forecasting budgets. Outage & Construction Coordination: Identifying necessary grid outages and scheduling them well in advance to prevent service interruptions and conflicts with local crews. Permitting & Compliance: Securing and tracking required municipal permits, environmental clearances, and zoning variations before fieldwork begins. Stakeholder Engagement: Serving as the single point of contact for external parties, including township boards, large commercial customers, and local utility companies (e.g., telecom, gas, and water). Procurement & Logistics: Coordinating the delivery of heavy equipment (e.g., pad-mounted transformers) and managing construction contracts or submittals. Risk Mitigation: The ability to identify conflicts between existing infrastructure and proposed designs (or supply chain delays) to prevent construction bottlenecks. Safety Adherence: Implementing company and client safety programs while maintaining clear records of environmental and occupational compliance Requirements: 2+ years of relevant experience in the utility or energy sector Experience with Microsoft Suite applications, P6 and other relevant software The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation - connecting the right people with the right opportunities. Named one of the fastest-growing private companies in the US, The Planet Group operates with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results - building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth. EEOC Compliance Statement The Planet Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, d isability, or veteran status. #EEM #LI-SB5