Facilities Project Coordinator — Small Projects & Moves

Southern Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Company is seeking a Project Coordinator in Naperville, IL to support project managers by coordinating vendor contracts, monitoring budgets, and maintaining project documentation. The role includes managing smaller construction-related projects and acting as SharePoint administrator to organize digital records.

The candidate should have strong communication skills, the ability to work in a team or independently, and be available for after-hours or weekend facility moves.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Minimum 2–3 years in a facilities-related position.
• Experience managing small construction-related projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages small projects such as paving, roof repairs, or equipment replacement.
• Coordinate vendor contracts with Supply Chain to ensure compliance.
• Monitor spend against budget and report accruals to Accounting.
• Prepare budget analyses and AFE documentation for approvals.
• Organize electronic project documentation via SharePoint.

Skills

Sense of urgency

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

MS Excel

MS Word

SharePoint

Customer service

After-hours availability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Southern Company is seeking a Project Coordinator in Naperville, IL to support project managers by coordinating vendor contracts, monitoring budgets, and maintaining project documentation. The role includes managing smaller construction-related projects and acting as SharePoint administrator to organize digital records.

The candidate should have strong communication skills, the ability to work in a team or independently, and be available for after-hours or weekend facility moves.