Project Coordinator

Actalent; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Short/long-term disability

HSA

Job summary

Actalent in Memphis, TN seeks a Project Coordinator to support a data center and substation construction project. The role is on-site, coordinating MEP activities and documentation, schedules, and quality processes for a large electrical and utility construction program.

Ideal candidates have construction site experience or related education, with strong organization, communication, and teamwork across civil, structural, electrical, and MEP disciplines.

Qualifications

• Experience working on a construction site or internships on construction projects.
• Background in civil, structural, or concrete construction is preferred.
• Understanding of general contracting and construction management practices.
• Ability to coordinate project activities and support project engineering/management.
• Familiarity with RFIs and construction documentation processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate MEP activities across the project and align trades/subcontractors.
• Organize and maintain project contract documents and records for control/compliance.
• Assist in maintaining construction schedules and track progress/delays.
• Support quality control procedures to meet specs/standards.
• Contribute to safety program implementation on site.
• Review RFIs and ensure proper documentation and timely responses.
• Assist superintendent with site admin tasks (badging, emails, ordering).
• Participate in site walkthroughs and communicate findings to the team.
• Collaborate with civil, structural, electrical, and MEP teams for project engineering/management.
• Assist with estimating/planning for data center and substation work.

Skills

Construction site experience

Civil/structural/concrete

Contracting/CM practices

MEP coordination

RFIs & docs

Site communication

Organization of documents

Observation & reporting

Education

Construction Management / Civil/Structural related degree

Relevant construction schooling

Job description

Job Title: Project Coordinator

Job Description

This Project Coordinator role supports a high-profile data center and substation construction project in Memphis, TN. You will work primarily on-site, helping to coordinate complex mechanical, electrical, and plumbing activities and ensuring that project documentation, schedules, and quality processes are well organized and executed. This is a green, early-career opportunity ideal for someone with construction site experience or relevant education who wants to grow within large-scale electrical and utility construction and data center projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) activities across the project, ensuring alignment between all trades and subcontractors.

• Organize, maintain, and update project contract documents and related records to support effective project control and compliance.

• Prepare and assist in maintaining construction schedules, including tracking progress and identifying potential impacts or delays.

• Assist in coordinating quality control procedures to ensure work meets project specifications and industry standards.

• Support the implementation and monitoring of safety procedures on the construction site, helping to promote a safe work environment.

• Review and help process subcontractor Requests for Information (RFIs), ensuring timely responses and proper documentation.

• Assist the superintendent with site-related administrative tasks, including security badging, email communication, and material ordering.

• Participate in site walk-throughs to observe progress, identify issues, and communicate findings to the project team.

• Collaborate with general contracting, civil, structural, electrical, and substation teams to support project engineering and project management activities.

• Contribute to estimating and planning efforts for data center and substation work as needed.

Essential Skills

• Experience working on a construction site; internships on construction projects are acceptable.

• Experience in civil, structural, or concrete construction is strongly preferred.

• Understanding of general contracting and construction management practices.

• Ability to coordinate project activities and support project engineering and project management tasks.

• Familiarity with RFIs and basic construction documentation processes.

• Comfort working in and around electrical, substation, and data center environments.

• Ability to conduct site walk-throughs and communicate observations clearly to the project team.

• Strong organizational skills for managing project documents, schedules, and communications.

• Basic knowledge of MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) coordination.

• Willingness and ability to work primarily on a construction site in Memphis, TN.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field is preferred but not required.

• Relevant schooling in construction, civil, structural, electrical, or related disciplines is beneficial.

• Prior experience in industrial, utility, substation, or data center projects is a plus.

• Exposure to estimation activities and project coordination for large-scale construction projects is advantageous.

• Experience supporting superintendents or project managers with administrative and field coordination tasks.

• Interest in building a career with a large electrical and utility general contractor offering extensive internal growth opportunities.

• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams including civil, structural, electrical, and MEP professionals.

• Strong communication skills for interacting with subcontractors, field personnel, and office staff.

Work Environment

This role is based onsite in Memphis, TN, on a large, high-profile data center and substation construction project. You will spend the majority of your time on the project site (approximately 7590%) and the remainder in onsite office or trailer space (approximately 1025%). The environment is a fast-paced, heavy-construction setting involving electrical, civil, structural, and MEP activities, with significant coordination among general contracting and utility teams. You will work closely with field and office personnel, using standard construction management tools and documentation processes. The project offers exposure to cutting-edge data center infrastructure and large-scale utility work, along with per diem support and strong internal growth opportunities within a large electrical and utility-focused general contractor.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Memphis, TN.

Pay and Benefits

Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Memphis, TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Memphis,TN.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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