Engineering Project Coordinator - Mission Critical

Thomas & Hutton; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Health, dental, vision, and Rx

401(k) and generous PTO

Tuition assistance

Internal career development (T&H Univ)

Job summary

Thomas & Hutton is seeking a detail-oriented Project Coordinator to support engineering and construction projects across the Southeast. You will assist project managers, organize documents, track milestones, and coordinate meetings to keep initiatives on schedule.

In this role, you will work with multidisciplinary teams, communicate with clients and vendors, prepare reports, and help ensure compliance with standards and procedures while supporting career growth through our internal programs.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2+ years of project coordination experience in engineering/technical environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Familiarity with Procore, MS Project, or Smartsheet.
• Strong organization, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to analyze and prepare technical and non-technical documents and reports.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
• Experience with engineering teams or technical documentation preferred.
• PM certification (e.g., CAPM, PMI-ACP) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support project managers and engineering teams in daily project activities.
• Maintain and organize project documentation including schedules, budgets, reports, and meeting minutes.
• Track project milestones and deliverables using tools such as Procore, MS Project, or Smartsheet.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, and follow up on action items.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams, clients, and external vendors.
• Monitor project risks and elevate issues as needed.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and engineering standards.
• Assist in preparing technical and non-technical reports and documentation.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Independent work

Documentation

PM certification

Education

Engineering/Construction mgmt deg

Tools

Procore

MS Project

Smartsheet

Microsoft Office

Job description

Support impactful engineering and construction projects where your work helps deliver successful outcomes across the Southeast. At Thomas & Hutton, you'll play a key role in coordinating project activities, supporting multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring projects stay on track. If you're detail-oriented, organized, and thrive in both collaborative and independent environments, this role is for you.

What you'll do

• Support project managers and engineering teams in daily project activities
• Maintain and organize project documentation including schedules, budgets, reports, and meeting minutes
• Track project milestones and deliverables using tools such as Procore, MS Project, or Smartsheet
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, and follow up on action items
• Communicate effectively with internal teams, clients, and external vendors
• Monitor project risks and elevate issues as needed
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and engineering standards
• Assist in preparing technical and non-technical reports and documentation

What you bring

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field
• 2+ years of experience in project coordination, preferably in an engineering or technical environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Familiarity with project management software such as Procore, MS Project, or Smartsheet
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to analyze and prepare both technical and non-technical documents and reports
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Experience working with engineering teams or technical documentation preferred
• Project coordination or project management certification (e.g., CAPM, PMI-ACP) a plus

Physical & Travel Requirements

• Frequently stationary with occasional movement through office or job site environments.
• Travel may be required, contingent upon the employee's primary work location relative to the geographic scope of project assignments. Estimated travel is approximately 10% and will be communicated in advance.

Why Thomas & Hutton?

• Competitive salary plus performance bonus
• Condensed work schedule for better work-life balance
• Top-tier health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• 401(k), generous PTO, holidays, and tuition assistance
• Thomas & Hutton University and hands-on Civil 3D mentoring to advance your career

Schedule

On-site: Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Friday 7:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

At Thomas & Hutton, our mission of "Building Relationships and Solutions for Success" shapes how we serve our clients, strengthen our communities, and invest in our team. As a private employee-owned firm consistently recognized as a Top Workplace and recipient of PSMJ's Build a Better World Award, we're known not only for exceptional projects but for how we treat people and our communities.

When you join Thomas & Hutton, you'll discover a career with real purpose. We equip you with cutting-edge tools, technology, and software to work efficiently and excel. Our career development programs, including PaTHways and T&H University, combine with approachable leadership and a collaborative environment to support your professional growth at every stage. Pair that with industry leading benefits, genuine work-life balance, and meaningful opportunities to give back through T&H Helping Hands, and it's clear why so many professionals choose to grow their careers here.

Learn more at www.thomasandhutton.com

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position. Thomas & Hutton is a Drug-Free Workplace and an E-Verify participant.

We are an equal opportunity employer.
Qualified minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.