Project Coordinator

Job Description

Seeking a Project Coordinator to support electrical distribution construction projects. This role ensures accurate project estimates, monitors schedules and costs, and maintains transparent communication with customers. The Cost Engineer will collaborate closely with the Project Manager and field teams to deliver timely and precise financial and progress updates.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering and field teams to validate scope and pricing.
• Analyze historical data and vendor quotes to improve estimate accuracy.
• Track project budgets, expenditures, and schedule milestones.
• Identify cost variances and schedule delays; recommend corrective actions.
• Support change order management and cost forecasting.
• Prepare and deliver regular project status reports using dashboards, spreadsheets, and project management software.
• Include cost performance, schedule updates, and risk assessments in reports.
• Respond to customer inquiries with data-driven insights.
• Align cost-engineering efforts with project goals under Project Manager direction.
• Coordinate with procurement, finance, and field operations for data accuracy.
• Assist in post-project reviews and lessons learned documentation.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of experience in cost estimating, project tracking, project coordination, or project management.
• Proficiency in project estimating and customer reporting.
• Experience in cost and schedule monitoring.
• Strong skills in construction management, cost control, and cost analysis.
• Familiarity with document control and project coordination.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in underground electrical, natural gas, sewer, or water utility construction.
• Experience in industrial construction is considered an advantage.
• Familiarity with cost estimating or project tracking software.
• Degree is not required, though advantageous.

Work Environment

This position is based in an office environment with core hours from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, offering flexibility with prior communication. The team includes a Project Manager and Project Coordinator, with extensive collaboration with field staff. The work primarily involves tracking and reporting on projects ranging from a few million to 14 million dollars, which are executed in phases over several

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Belleville, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $43.27/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Belleville,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC-with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.