Mechanical Project Coordinator Project Controls

ECM; Baxley (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Day & Zimmermann Maintenance and Construction (DZMC) in Baxley, GA is seeking a Mechanical Project Coordinator to support nuclear projects. The role acts as a key liaison across Project Management, Engineering, Maintenance, Planning, Procurement, and Site Operations to ensure projects are properly planned, scheduled, budgeted, and executed.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with IBM Maximo for work management, asset tracking, and project reporting, and at least 3 years

Qualifications

• 3+ years coordinating mechanical projects in industrial, power, or nuclear environments.
• Demonstrated experience using IBM Maximo for work management.
• Experience with project reporting, scheduling and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate mechanical projects from initial planning through project closeout.
• Meet with Project Managers, Engineers, and Site Leadership to review designs, scope, and implementation strategies.
• Schedule and facilitate project walkdowns utilizing D&Z Estimator, D&Z Lead Supervisors, Site Mechanical Leadership.
• Develop written project reviews and recommendations for client approval prior to project execution.
• Maintain accurate equipment, asset, and maintenance records within Maximo and monitor milestones.
• Generate status reports and updates using Maximo data for project stakeholders.
• Assist in risk identification and mitigation planning with Project Management.
• Monitor budgets and provide weekly reporting of hours, materials, and earned value metrics.
• Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and civil leads to develop schedules and resources.

Skills

Project coordination

Mechanical systems knowledge

Communication

Tools

IBM Maximo

Job description

Mechanical Project Coordinator

About DZMC

No problem is too challenging or complex for Day & Zimmermann Maintenance and Construction (DZMC) because We do what we say! We're here to make life easier for plant owners in the Power, Chemical, and Industrial markets. With our wide-ranging capabilities and long-standing industry experience, we deliver innovative solutions and seamless processes that effectively manage all aspects of the plant life cycle. It's no wonder we're the #1 maintenance services provider in the United States.

Come join our purpose: We put people to work, we protect American freedoms, and we help our customers power and improve the world!

https://www.dayzim.com/services-and-products/maintenance-construction

Position Summary

We're looking for a Mechanical Project Coordinator to join us in supporting nuclear projects in Baxley, GA

The Mechanical Project Coordinator is responsible for coordinating project activities prior to field implementation, allowing supervisors and craft personnel to focus on execution. This role serves as a key liaison between Project Management, Engineering, Maintenance, Planning, Procurement, and Site Operations to ensure projects are successfully planned, scheduled, budgeted, and executed.

The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical project coordination experience within industrial, power generation, or nuclear environments and have hands‑on experience utilizing IBM Maximo for work management, maintenance planning, asset management, and project tracking.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Coordination

• Coordinate mechanical projects from initial planning through project closeout.
• Meet with Project Managers, Engineers, and Site Leadership to review project designs, scope, and implementation strategies.
• Schedule and facilitate project walkdowns utilizing:
  • D&Z Estimator
  • D&Z Lead Supervisors
  • Site Mechanical Leadership
• Develop written project reviews and recommendations for client approval prior to project execution.

Maximo Administration & Project Tracking

• Utilize IBM Maximo to create, manage, monitor, and close work orders associated with project activities.
• Maintain accurate equipment, asset, and maintenance records within Maximo.
• Track project milestones, labor hours, materials, and equipment usage using Maximo and other project management systems.
• Generate reports and provide project status updates utilizing IBM Maximo data.

Risk Assessment

• Partner with Project Management to develop project risk matrices identifying potential schedule, budget, material, and execution risks.
• Assist in mitigation planning and contingency development.

Budget & Cost Control

• Work with estimating teams to develop budgetary estimates during project planning phases.
• Support the development of estimates within a 10% range to assist project managers in securing project funding.
• Monitor project budgets and provide weekly reporting of actual hours worked versus planned and earned value metrics.
• Identify cost risks and recommend corrective actions when necessary.

Scheduling & Resource Planning

• Coordinate with Mechanical, Electrical, and Civil leads to develop project schedules and execution plans.
• Monitor project progress against schedule and communicate deviations to project leadership.
• Coordinate labor, equipment, contractor, and resource requirements.

Materials Management

• Collaborate with site planners and procurement teams to obtain all required project materials and equipment.
• Track material deliveries and provide weekly updates on procurement activities and long‑lead items.
• Work closely with vendors and suppliers to support successful project execution.

Project Closeout

• Prepare comprehensive project closeout documentation.
• Ensure work packages are properly completed and turned over to the client.
• Document lessons learned, project performance metrics, and completed scope of work.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of experience coordinating mechanical projects, maintenance projects, outages, or capital projects in industrial, power generation, utility, manufacturing, or nuclear environments.
• Demonstrated experience using IBM Maximo is required.
• Experience managing work orders, maintenance planning, asset records, and project reporting within Maximo.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, maintenance practices, equipment installation, repairs, and project execution.
• Experience supporting project schedules, budgets, estimating, and resource planning.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Project.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced project environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Nuclear industry experience.
• Mechanical maintenance or outage planning experience.
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Experience coordinating contractors and third‑party vendors.
• Project Management certification (CAPM, PMP, or equivalent) is a plus.

In compliance with this state's pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $95,000- $171,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of union fringes).

Benefits

We care about our employees and it shows. Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees' individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members!

Physical Requirements

• Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery.)
• Balancing (e.g. maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, etc.)
• Stooping (e.g. bending the spine at the waist)
• Reaching (e.g. reaching the arms or legs in any direction)
• Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 15 pounds
• Walking
• Repetitive motion of any part of the body
• Kneeling, crouching or crawling
• Manual Dexterity (e.g. picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses fingers)
• Grasping (e.g. use of hand to apply pressure)
• Climbing (e.g. ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, pole, etc. using feet and legs and hands/arms to climb)
• Hearing
• Talking
• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time.
• Ability to read complex documents in the English language.
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions.
• Ability to write complex documents in the English language.
• Capacity to express thoughts orally.
• Expertise in:
• Ability to wear a mask, respirator, bullet proof vest, or other equipment.
• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company's office or worksite.
• Ability to withstand environmental conditions (e.g. extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise, etc.)