Project Coordinator I, II, or Senior - Transmission, Distribution & Substations

Company Summary Statement

As one of the largest investor-owned utility companies in the United States, PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL), is committed to creating long-term, sustainable value for our 3.5 million customers, our shareowners and the communities we serve. Our high-performing regulated utilities — PPL Electric Utilities, Louisville Gas and Electric, Kentucky Utilities and Rhode Island Energy — provide an outstanding experience for our customers, consistently ranking among the best utilities in the nation. PPL’s companies are also addressing challenges head-on by investing in new infrastructure and technology that is creating a smarter, more reliable and resilient energy grid. We are committed to doing our part to advance a cleaner energy future and drive innovation that enables us to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 while maintaining energy reliability and affordability for the customers and communities we serve. PPL is a positive force in the cities and towns where we do business, providing support for programs and organizations that empower the success of future generations by helping to build and maintain strong, diverse communities today.

Overview Project Coordinator I/II/Sr:

This position is accountable for leading and supporting the Transmission, Distribution and Substation engineering departments within Central Engineering and Construction departments. They are responsible for the successful delivery of the assigned program/project portfolio. This individual is responsible for supporting project level resource allocation, ensuring timely achievement of deadlines and quality of work. Projects/Programs are complex, costly, and consequential to the Companies.

Project Coordinator I: This is an entry level position and will work with direct oversight.

Project Coordinator II: This is an intermediate level position and will work with direct oversight.

Sr. Project Coordinator: This is a senior level position and will work with a high degree of autonomy.

Responsibilities Project Coordinator I:

- Manage a portfolio of programs/projects that vary in complexity from low to extreme (degree of difficulty, level of risk, contracting strategy, stakeholder engagement) and in duration from several months to several years.

- Plans, directs, and ensures the successful management of assigned project portfolio utilizing the complete resources of the project management office and assigned project management teams.

- Works with internal Engineers and Engineering Firms of Choice (EOCs) to develop the scope of work and design documents for Transmission, Distribution and Substation Projects.

- Manage resourcing requirements for engineering projects, including assigning EOCs and ensuring adequate internal support resourcing.

- Act as point of contact between project teams, stakeholders and business partners to ensure clear and consistent communication of project schedules.

- Responsible for project changes (scope, budget, and schedule) are managed through the project governance structure that has been implemented by management.

- Proactively identify risk and mitigation plans, monitor project status, recognize negative trends, and project variances, and coordinates corrective action.

- Regularly update stakeholders on project progress, risks and issues, ensuring clear and effective communication channels are maintained.

- Provide guidance and support to project team members, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.

- Supports special projects and initiatives – E.g. federal and state grant organization, EPRI engagement coordination, etc.

- Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.

- Performs other duties as assigned

- Complies with all policies and standards

- IIJA / Grant Support / EPRI Coordination

- Accountable for leading and supporting grant related programs/projects within Central Engineering and Construction and the KY/PA/RI Operating Companies.

- Responsible for coordinating and reporting EPRI project/program activities throughout the E&C organization.

- The incumbent is a team player capable of working with management, Operating Company Sr Leadership, external agencies (e.g. Department of Energy), and individuals carrying out grant application and project execution activities.

- The incumbent must be capable of coordinating and influencing a wide range of functional organizational leads and subject matter experts across the process to accomplish the goals and objectives of the organization.

- Must be goal oriented, action-focused, and self-disciplined. In addition, the incumbent must excel at project planning, organizing, communication (written and verbal), team motivation and delegation.

Project Coordinator II:

- Manage a portfolio of programs/projects that vary in complexity from low to extreme (degree of difficulty, level of risk, contracting strategy, stakeholder engagement) and in duration from several months to several years.

- Plans, directs, and ensures the successful management of assigned project portfolio utilizing the complete resources of the project management office and assigned project management teams.

- Works with internal Engineers and Engineering Firms of Choice (EOCs) to develop the scope of work and design documents for Transmission, Distribution and Substation Projects.

- Manage resourcing requirements for engineering projects, including assigning EOCs and ensuring adequate internal support resourcing.

- Act as point of contact between project teams, stakeholders and business partners to ensure clear and consistent communication of project schedules.

- Responsible for project changes (scope, budget, and schedule) are managed through the project governance structure that has been implemented by management.

- Proactively identify risk and mitigation plans, monitor project status, recognize negative trends, and project variances, and coordinates corrective action.

- Regularly update stakeholders on project progress, risks and issues, ensuring clear and effective communication channels are maintained.

- Provide guidance and support to project team members, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.

- Supports special projects and initiatives – E.g. federal and state grant organization, EPRI engagement coordination, etc.

- Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.

- Performs other duties as assigned

- Complies with all policies and standards

- IIJA / Grant Support / EPRI Coordination

- Accountable for leading and supporting grant related programs/projects within Central Engineering and Construction and the KY/PA/RI Operating Companies.

- Responsible for coordinating and reporting EPRI project/program activities throughout the E&C organization.

- The incumbent is a team player capable of working with management, Operating Company Sr Leadership, external agencies (e.g. Department of Energy), and individuals carrying out grant application and project execution activities.

- The incumbent must be capable of coordinating and influencing a wide range of functional organizational leads and subject matter experts across the process to accomplish the goals and objectives of the organization.

- Must be goal oriented, action-focused, and self-disciplined. In addition, the incumbent must excel at project planning, organizing, communication (written and verbal), team motivation and delegation.

Sr. Project Coordinator:

- Manage a portfolio of programs/projects that vary in complexity from low to extreme (degree of difficulty, level of risk, contracting strategy, stakeholder engagement) and in duration from several months to several years.

- Plans, directs, and ensures the successful management of assigned project portfolio utilizing the complete resources of the project management office and assigned project management teams.

- Works with internal Engineers and Engineering Firms of Choice (EOCs) to develop the scope of work and design documents for Transmission, Distribution and Substation Projects.

- Manage resourcing requirements for engineering projects, including assigning EOCs and ensuring adequate internal support resourcing.

- Act as point of contact between project teams, stakeholders and business partners to ensure clear and consistent communication of project schedules.

- Coordinate engineering discipline requirements and deliverables, including but not limited to Civil/Structural, SCADA, Protection Settings.

- Responsible for project changes (scope, budget, and schedule) are managed through the project governance structure that has been implemented by management.

- Proactively identify risk and mitigation plans, monitor project status, recognize negative trends, and project variances, and coordinates corrective action.

- Regularly update stakeholders on project progress, risks and issues, ensuring clear and effective communication channels are maintained.

- Provide guidance and support to project team members, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.

- Supports special projects and initiatives – E.g. federal and state grant organization, EPRI engagement coordination, etc.

- Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.

- Performs other duties as assigned

- Complies with all policies and standards

- IIJA / Grant Support / EPRI Coordination

- Accountable for leading and supporting grant related programs/projects within Central Engineering and Construction and the KY/PA/RI Operating Companies.

- Responsible for coordinating and reporting EPRI project/program activities throughout the E&C organization.

- The incumbent is a team player capable of working with management, Operating Company Sr Leadership, external agencies (e.g. Department of Energy), and individuals carrying out grant application and project execution activities.

- The incumbent must be capable of coordinating and influencing a wide range of functional organizational leads and subject matter experts across the process to accomplish the goals and objectives of the organization.

- Must be goal oriented, action-focused, and self-disciplined. In addition, the incumbent must excel at project planning, organizing, communication (written and verbal), team motivation and delegation.

Qualifications

Project Coordinator I:

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or Project Management.

- Demonstrated scheduling, reporting, and writing experience.

- Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills and the ability to work with employees and management at all levels both within the companies and with external stakeholders.

Project Coordinator II:

- 2+ years of applicable experience.

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or Project Management.

- Demonstrated scheduling, reporting, and writing experience.

- Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills and the ability to work with employees and management at all levels both within the companies and with external stakeholders.

Sr. Project Coordinator:

- 5+ years of applicable experience.

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or Project Management.

- Demonstrated scheduling, reporting, and writing experience.

- Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills and the ability to work with employees and management at all levels both within the companies and with external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Demonstrated initiative and leadership Skills.

- Ability to use project management control programs.

- Demonstrated understanding of concepts and principles related to managing large and small projects on the electric transmission and distribution and/or information technology systems.

- Ability to serve in a project leadership role.