Project Coordinator

Grant County Public Utility District; Ephrata (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant County PUD in Washington state is seeking a Project Manager within Enterprise Technology to lead low- to medium-priority technology initiatives from conception to delivery. You will coordinate with subject matter experts, manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk, and ensure alignment with the utility's technology portfolio.

The role requires experience in project coordination or change management, an Associate degree or equivalent, and certifications such as CAPM or AgilePM (PMP

Qualifications

• Experience in project coordination, project or change management.
• Associate degree or related field; CAPM or Agile PM certification preferred.
• Knowledge of enterprise technology principles and project management processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead low- to medium-priority technology projects from conception to delivery.
• Coordinate with SMEs, define scope, schedule, budget, risks, and milestones.
• Develop procurement plans and manage contracts; monitor progress and reporting.
• Maintain risk registers and ensure compliance with project standards.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Planning & scheduling

Time management

Attention to detail

Project documentation

MS Office proficiency

MS Project

MS SharePoint

Education

Associate degree in project management or related field

CAPM certification

Agile PM certification

PMP certification (preferred)

Tools

MS Project

MS SharePoint

MS Office

Job description

Closing Date to Apply: August 19th, 2026 @ 5 pm PST

Salary: $80,366- $129,813

Midpoint: $105,090

Grant PUD posts the full salary range for each position. The midpoint is provided as a reference point and is not a guaranteed starting pay. Starting pay is based on job-related factors such as qualifications, experience, skills, internal alignment, and organizational needs. Most new hires are typically placed between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

Applicants meeting minimum qualifications may undergo further evaluation based on preferred qualifications and other job-related criteria. Only the most qualified candidates will be referred for further consideration.

Benefits: This link below will provide you with Grant PUD’s benefit that may be available if hired, different employee types are eligible for different benefits.

Grant PUD — Unified Insurance Program (uip-wa.org)

Grant County PUD will conduct a background check after a contingent offer of employment has been made, if selected for this position.

The District may use the applicant pool and results from this recruitment to fill additional vacancies in the same classification for up to six (6) months following the recruitment closing date, consistent with District policy and applicable law.

Position Summary

Under moderate supervision, this position leads low-medium priority/low-medium impact technology projects and initiatives, ensuring their successful execution. Additionally, this role supports and coordinates higher priority/higher impact technology projects as needed. This position provides support for projects under the Enterprise Technology portfolio. This position coordinates with and provides support to technical and subject matter experts to facilitate the successful completion of technology projects from conception to delivery. This generally includes project scoping, estimating, scheduling, budgeting, communication, risk management, vendor management, all aspects of project implementation and balancing competing priorities within and among concurrent and diverse projects and programs.

Essential Functions

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Ensure that projects are implemented successfully and, in a manner, consistent with the established Grant PUD Project Management Program.
• Develop project scope, schedule, budget, risks, and alternatives.
• Manage and update schedules.
• Coordinate development of design criteria, technical specifications, special requirements, system requirements, quality control requirements, and or testing plans.
• Identify internal and external milestones and time constraints that impact schedule.
• Conduct or coordinate economic analyses as needed for evaluation of alternatives.
• Develop procurement plans and develop/manage contracts as necessary to conduct and support projects.
• Identify internal and external stakeholders and implement communication and coordination plans.
• Manage relationships between project participants, including contractors and consultants, and stakeholders including support staff and customers.
• Define Project Expectations and Management Plan utilizing established tools.
• Develop work packages to guide implementation of project tasks.
• Evaluate and implement the most appropriate project methodology for a project (e.g: design build; Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid, etc.)
• Monitor projects utilizing standard tools and provide progress reports including standard metrics.
• Maintain costs within established budgets and financial parameters; ensure cost effective decisions are made within delegated authority; monitor expenditures for accuracy.
• Use established processes to manage, report, and coordinate changes in scope, schedule, budget, and risks.
• Maintain risk register for early identification of risks on high-cost projects and contracts.
• Establish processes for resolution of non-conformances with technical and quality requirements.
• Ensure version control for project documentation and that final documentation is created and maintained according to records retention standards.
• Ensure revisions to designs and operational procedures are completed prior to placing an asset into service.
• Ensure training on new procedures and equipment is provided and that operations and maintenance procedures are properly documented prior to placing an asset into service.
• Maintains related-professional certifications.
• In this position, if needed to operate a GPUD vehicle for business purposes, please refer to the Vehicle/Asset Usage Policy, IS-TA-POL-001.
• Demonstrated commitment to Grant PUD’s mission, vision, values, strategic plan, and Grant PUD / IBEW Local 77 Code of Excellence. The incumbent should be familiar with these organizational priorities and behave in a way that aligns with these expectations.
• Understand and adhere to compliance requirements for this position that may include laws, regulations, security guidelines, Grant PUD policies & Procedures.
• Actively participate in all aspects of our safety program, including but not limited to:
• Following all safety policies and procedures.
• Alerting supervisors and coworkers to unsafe or hazardous working conditions.
• Reporting any safety incidents or close calls within 24 hours to your supervisor.
• Accepting feedback from supervisors and coworkers regarding your own safety performance.

Required Qualifications (Education, Experience, Licenses & Certifications)

• Associate degree in project management, general business management, or other relevant field, OR one or more of the preferred qualified certifications listed below.
• Experience in project coordination, project or change management, or similar field of work.
• Certified Associate Project Management (CAPM) or Agile PM certification at time of hire OR obtain within 6 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications (Education, Experience, Licenses & Certifications)

• Hydroelectric utility (generation and electric distribution) experience.
• PMP Certification.
• Project+ Certification
• Prosci Change Management Certification.

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of project management principles; information/enterprise technology principles; organizational policies and procedures; department policies and procedures.
• Skill in interpersonal communication; preparing project documents; organizing and presenting information, planning, and scheduling; working with different types of people, time management; paying close attention to and managing details; operating a personal computer and general office equipment; utilizing MS office products, MS Project, and MS SharePoint.

Physical Requirements

• Position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement: Yes No
• Majority of work is performed in a standard office setting.

• Some field work that may require operation of a vehicle.
• Typical shift of employees in this position: 8 hours 9 hours 10 hours 12 hours
• For a full list of requirements, the applicant/incumbent should refer to the Physical Capacity Evaluation (PCE). The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas.