Construction Coordinator

AES Corporation; Kentucky; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AES Corporation in Kentucky seeks a Construction Coordinator to manage and coordinate transmission construction projects. You will oversee scheduling, resourcing, safety, and cost tracking to ensure on-time project completion.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, strong communication skills, 2–4 years of related experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office; SAP preferred. You will work with multiple teams and participate in storm restoration efforts as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business or relevant discipline.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills required.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience in Transmission Construction Work or Oversight.
• Language: English required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate materials, outage requests, and review engineering documentation.
• Ensure easements and permits are obtained and current for construction schedule.
• Resolve contractor and customer issues as they arise.
• Ensure contractor compliance with EHS through onsite inspections and safety walks.
• Promote a positive safety culture and support storm team operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Project coordination

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Are you ready to be part of a companythat'snot just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company witha teamof 8,300employees across 12 countries.
AES has beenranked #1 byBloombergNEFin renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricityformillions of peopleworldwide.
We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work rankings across the markets where weoperate. AES was also named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices.

Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute's Edison Awards in the twenty-first century, a distinction honoringglobal leadership in advancing the electric power industry.
Ifyou'reready to be part of a companythat'snot adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you.We'renot just building a more sustainable future, we'repowering it.

We are looking for a Construction Coordinator!

The Construction Coordinator role is to coordinate and manage all aspects of small to large size transmission and distribution construction projects. The role requires an individual with highly developed organization/communication skills and willingness to assume responsibility for project completion. The successful candidate will coordinate all aspects of project completion, including estimate preparation, project schedule development, engineering, procurement, internal/external resource management, resource safety, construction, cost tracking, invoice payment and project closeout. The position will also include additional responsibilities such as managing various work groups, special projects, and outage restoration efforts through participation on a storm team and/or field restoration efforts.

Main Responsibilities:

• Coordinates facets of work required to complete construction projects including materials, outage requests and follow up engineering review and redline documentation
• Work with other departments to ensure all easements and permits are obtained and current for construction schedule and relevant payments have been received
• Resolve and investigate customer and contractor issues as they arise
• Ensures contractor compliance with EHS through onsite inspections, safety walks, job audits and learning opportunities
• Promotes a positive, interactive safety culture
• Participates on a storm team and supports storm team operations as needed

Qualifications:

• Education level: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business or relevant discipline required.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills required
• 2-4 years of relevant experience required preferably in Transmission Construction Work or Oversight/Supervision of Transmission projects.
• Language: English required.

• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office required \\ SAP preferred.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.