Project Coordinator

Turtle; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 85,962,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation

Employee negotiated discounts

Job summary

Turtle, based in La Porte, TX, is seeking a Project Coordinator to support project managers by organizing tasks, producing submittals with manufacturer software, and tracking for customers. The role focuses on electrical components, lighting fixtures, and lighting controls.

You will coordinate with internal teams and vendors, manage schedules, and ensure timely, profitable project completion while maintaining detailed records and delivering excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Must be highly organized and detail-oriented.
• High School diploma required; Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in project coordination.
• Experience working directly with electrical contractors is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of logistical support needs.
• Proven experience in working with people and customer service.
• Proven experience in risk management.
• Computer skills to include Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe.

Responsibilities

• Must be highly organized and efficient to handle multiple projects in the bid stage and help manage projects after sale is made.
• Understands the importance of deadlines and must organize schedule based on complexity and project due dates.
• Works well with switchgear project team, outside sales team and inside sales team in coordinating and managing projects.
• Accountability for timely completion and profitability of tasks.
• Coordinates with all parties involved in the order, both internal and external.
• Manages and maintains vendor and customer relationships.
• Provides customer service that separates Turtle & Hughes from our competition in the market place.
• Follows established standards and procedures for project reporting, communication, and documentation.
• Keeps detailed records on pricing quotes, change orders and all correspondence both internally and externally.
• Ability to handle logistics between ordering software, warehouse, and vendors.
• Sit or stand for extended periods of time, some light lifting may be required, customer site visits

Skills

Organizational skills

Project coordination

Customer service

Risk management

Logistics coordination

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Adobe

Job description

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Full Time La Porte, TX, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 2837

Salary Range: $20.00 To $30.00 Hourly

Type: Full-Time

Why Turtle?

At Turtle, we’re redefining what it means to be an industry leader in electrical distribution, and we want you to be part of our exciting journey! For over 100 years, we’ve built a reputation for innovation, excellence, and exceptional customer service—and we’re just getting started. We are a diverse, passionate team spread across the US, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, committed to growth, learning, and creating opportunities for each other. At Turtle, every day is a chance to make a real difference, solve complex challenges, and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We believe in fostering an environment that inspires collaboration and sparks creativity, where employees are empowered to contribute to our mission and shape the future of the industry. If you're looking for a fast-paced, dynamic career where your ideas are valued and your growth is prioritized, Turtle is the place for you. Join us and be a part of a company that’s making waves and empowering its people to do extraordinary things every single day!

About the Role

As the Project Coordinator, you will be responsible for assisting project managers to complete tasks on time, as well as organize and communicate all details of projects and assignments. You will also be using manufacturer software to produce submittals, and tracking for customers. Specializing in electrical components, lighting fixtures, and lightings controls.

What You’ll Do:

• Must be highly organized and efficient to handle multiple projects in the bid stage and help manage projects after sale is made.
• Understands the importance of deadlines and must organize schedule based on complexity and project due dates.
• Works well with switchgear project team, outside sales team and inside sales team in coordinating and managing projects.
• Accountability for timely completion and profitability of tasks.
• Coordinates with all parties involved in the order, both internal and external.
• Manages and maintains vendor and customer relationships.
• Provides customer service that separates Turtle & Hughes from our competition in the market place.
• Follows established standards and procedures for project reporting, communication, and documentation.
• Keeps detailed records on pricing quotes, change orders and all correspondence both internally and externally.
• Ability to handle logistics between ordering software, warehouse, and vendors.
• Sit or stand for extended periods of time, some light lifting may be required, customer site visits

What You'll Bring

• Exceptional organizational skills, and attention to details.
• High School diploma required, Bachelors degree in related field preferred
• 3+ years of experience in project coordination
• Highly desirable to have experience working directly with electrical contractors.
• Knowledge of logistical support needs.
• Proven experience in working with people and customer service.
• Proven experience in risk management.
• Computer skills to include Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe

What We Offer

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 401(k) plan
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Vacation
• Employee negotiated discounts

Who We Are

Founded in 1923, Turtle is a fourth-generation, family-owned, and three-generation women-owned business, and one of the nation’s largest independent electrical and industrial distributors. Headquartered in Clark, NJ, our Electrical Distribution division operates 14 branches spanning from coast to coast. It is a significant force in the engineering and procurement of power distribution, automation, lighting, and energy projects, offering integrated services for the industrial and construction markets. Turtle Integrated provides on-site MRO procurement, cost-saving, and spend analytics across the US and in Canada, Puerto Rico, and Mexico.

Turtle is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.