{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"4d3be672159cc9cd53dbc24f","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4d3be672159cc9cd53dbc24f","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4d3be672159cc9cd53dbc24f","title":"Project Coordinator","description":"JOB DESCRIPTION1. Explain what the scope of the work/project is? Project Overview, deliverables (what is this person responsible for).This role supports the capital stage gate process, which is labor intensive and document heavy. The Project Coordinator will serve as a centralized resource responsible for collecting information from engineers, completing intake and stage gate documentation, submitting materials, and tracking where projects are within the process. The role is meant to alleviate administrative and coordination work currently slowing down the engineering team.2. What does a typical day look like?Initially, the role will focus heavily on learning Xcel's stage gate and capital processes. Day to day work will include proactively reaching out to engineers for required inputs, completing and updating documentation, tracking project status, and coordinating with the stage gate and finance teams when scopes or budgets change. This is a facilitation and coordination role rather than a project management role6. Describe work environment / team culture (supportive/collaborative, teamwork or individual contributor)?The role is collaborative and team oriented. While the coordinator works closely with the engineering group, they are also expected to independently reach out to other teams and departments as needed without requiring constant oversight7. Can you elaborate on any potential risks or safety considerations associated with this role, particularly if the responsibilities extend beyond a standard desk or office environment?No Risk, Office9. What are the work hours/shift (standard, evening, full time/part time, OT required, on-call for 24/7 operation)? Standard business hours with flexibility. Most of the team works between 7:30 AM and 5:00 PM. The environment allows flexible scheduling as long as work hours are met. No OT.1. What are the top 3-5 skills and qualifications (technology/application/software, etc.) required?Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially ExcelExperience in a project coordinator or similar supporting roleAbility to understand and work within pre built Excel and documentation templatesOrganizational and documentation tracking skills2. What non-technical skills are necessary (i.e., such as communication, problem solving, team player)?Proactive communicationAbility to work independently without needing close supervisionFollow up and auditing mindsetCollaboration across teams3. Ideal candidate background and how many years required?3 5 years of experienceProject coordination experience preferredUtility or construction background is a strong plus but not required4. Are there any specific companies you like to see on a candidate's resume?N/A5. Are there any certifications that the candidate must possess?N/A6. Are there any preferred or \"nice to have \" skills?Utility or construction industry experienceSAP exposure (limited lookups only; not a primary responsibility)Auditing or document consistency experience1. What is the location of the contract assignment (Full time onsite, hybrid percent of time on site/home or, are you open to fully remote)? If the resource is expected to be onsite, can you confirm if the resource can park on Xcel property/in the ramp?Onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and ThursdayRemote Monday, and FridayThis structure is especially important during onboarding and training, Parking onsiteIf per diem, is there a set amount of PD available? NoNOTE: This position maps to our Engineering classification and agencies. This position is intended for roles requiring technical experience such as engineering or construction. Gathers, analyzes, translates and delivers information in clear, concise and meaningful formats based on specific project and/or program requirements and according to established project management standards. Provides the project manager support and assistance in scheduling, documentation, communication, and cost management. Updates the project plan. Assists in information collection and validations. Provides input to project research information. Facilitates collaborative documents and data stores. Helps prepare status reports and presentations. May coordinate the activities of a project sub-team and/or project activities to the extent those efforts might affect completion of assigned tasks. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required. Must have strong knowledge of MS Office.","company":"TechDigital","rawCompany":"techdigital","city":"Saint Paul","state":"MN","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-05-21T03:01:24.650Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-9021.00","title":"Construction Managers","slug":"construction-managers"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"237990","title":"Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction","slug":"other-heavy-and-civil-engineering-construction"},{"code":"236220","title":"Commercial and Institutional Building Construction","slug":"commercial-and-institutional-building-construction"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Project Coordinator","description":"JOB DESCRIPTION1. Explain what the scope of the work/project is? Project Overview, deliverables (what is this person responsible for).This role supports the capital stage gate process, which is labor intensive and document heavy. The Project Coordinator will serve as a centralized resource responsible for collecting information from engineers, completing intake and stage gate documentation, submitting materials, and tracking where projects are within the process. The role is meant to alleviate administrative and coordination work currently slowing down the engineering team.2. What does a typical day look like?Initially, the role will focus heavily on learning Xcel's stage gate and capital processes. Day to day work will include proactively reaching out to engineers for required inputs, completing and updating documentation, tracking project status, and coordinating with the stage gate and finance teams when scopes or budgets change. This is a facilitation and coordination role rather than a project management role6. Describe work environment / team culture (supportive/collaborative, teamwork or individual contributor)?The role is collaborative and team oriented. While the coordinator works closely with the engineering group, they are also expected to independently reach out to other teams and departments as needed without requiring constant oversight7. Can you elaborate on any potential risks or safety considerations associated with this role, particularly if the responsibilities extend beyond a standard desk or office environment?No Risk, Office9. What are the work hours/shift (standard, evening, full time/part time, OT required, on-call for 24/7 operation)? Standard business hours with flexibility. Most of the team works between 7:30 AM and 5:00 PM. The environment allows flexible scheduling as long as work hours are met. No OT.1. What are the top 3-5 skills and qualifications (technology/application/software, etc.) required?Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially ExcelExperience in a project coordinator or similar supporting roleAbility to understand and work within pre built Excel and documentation templatesOrganizational and documentation tracking skills2. What non-technical skills are necessary (i.e., such as communication, problem solving, team player)?Proactive communicationAbility to work independently without needing close supervisionFollow up and auditing mindsetCollaboration across teams3. Ideal candidate background and how many years required?3 5 years of experienceProject coordination experience preferredUtility or construction background is a strong plus but not required4. Are there any specific companies you like to see on a candidate's resume?N/A5. Are there any certifications that the candidate must possess?N/A6. Are there any preferred or \"nice to have \" skills?Utility or construction industry experienceSAP exposure (limited lookups only; not a primary responsibility)Auditing or document consistency experience1. What is the location of the contract assignment (Full time onsite, hybrid percent of time on site/home or, are you open to fully remote)? If the resource is expected to be onsite, can you confirm if the resource can park on Xcel property/in the ramp?Onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and ThursdayRemote Monday, and FridayThis structure is especially important during onboarding and training, Parking onsiteIf per diem, is there a set amount of PD available? NoNOTE: This position maps to our Engineering classification and agencies. This position is intended for roles requiring technical experience such as engineering or construction. 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