Project Coordinator

Akkodis; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking an organized and analytical Interconnection Project Coordinator to support and coordinate multiple interconnection projects within the electric utility industry. The ideal candidate will assist with project tracking, documentation, stakeholder communication, agreement coordination, and reporting to ensure projects progress efficiently and meet established requirements.

Pay rate is $33-36/hr and the 24-month contract may extend; location-based negotiation applies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Level II: 3–7 years of professional work experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple priorities, maintain accurate documentation, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Willingness to learn established procedures, take initiative, and contribute to project success.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and track multiple interconnection projects, including project meetings, milestones, and deliverables.
• Manage and document project scope, cost, and schedule changes.
• Communicate project expectations, updates, and status reports to internal teams and external customers.
• Coordinate the execution of agreements and deliverables across internal and external stakeholders.
• Review project studies, agreements, and scope changes for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain accurate project status information in departmental databases and tracking systems.
• Conduct research, gather project data, and prepare reports, summaries, and recommendations.
• Evaluate project issues, assess available options, and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Anticipate and address stakeholder needs while maintaining effective working relationships.
• Follow established policies, procedures, and safety requirements while supporting continuous learning and process improvement.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication skills

Collaboration

Problem solving

Initiative

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Akkodis is seeking an organized and analytical Interconnection Project Coordinator to support and coordinate multiple interconnection projects within the electric utility industry. The ideal candidate will assist with project tracking, documentation, stakeholder communication, agreement coordination, and reporting to ensure projects progress efficiently and meet established requirements.

Pay rate: $33-36/hr (The pay rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors)

Contract Duration: 24 months (possibility to extend)

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and track multiple interconnection projects, including project meetings, milestones, and deliverables.
• Manage and document project scope, cost, and schedule changes.
• Communicate project expectations, updates, and status reports to internal teams and external customers.
• Coordinate the execution of agreements and deliverables across internal and external stakeholders.
• Review project studies, agreements, and scope changes for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain accurate project status information in departmental databases and tracking systems.
• Conduct research, gather project data, and prepare reports, summaries, and recommendations.
• Evaluate project issues, assess available options, and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Anticipate and address stakeholder needs while maintaining effective working relationships.
• Follow established policies, procedures, and safety requirements while supporting continuous learning and process improvement.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Level II: 3–7 years of professional work experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple priorities, maintain accurate documentation, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Willingness to learn established procedures, take initiative, and contribute to project success.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in project coordination, project management, engineering, construction, energy, or utility-related environments.
• Familiarity with project schedules, cost tracking, scope changes, agreements, and status reporting.
• Exposure to electric utilities, grid interconnection, transmission and distribution, or renewable energy projects is an advantage.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• additional voluntary benefits
• an EAP program
• commuter benefits
• a 401K plan
• Paid Sick Leave
• Holiday pay

Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.akkodis.com/en/privacy-policy.

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance