Project Coordinator

Cornerstone Energy Services, Inc.; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Energy Services, Inc. seeks a detail‑driven Project Coordinator/PM Assistant to support project managers delivering energy infrastructure projects. You will assist drafting proposals, preparing schedules, tracking progress, and maintaining client communications.

Based in Worcester, MA, this role coordinates with design teams, manages documents, and helps identify staffing needs. Office-based duties use standard software tools with limited travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with courses or educational credits in industry specific curriculum.
• 3–5 years of experience supporting Project Managers in the delivery of development projects.
• Experience with Microsoft Project a plus.

Responsibilities

• Apply project management principles to meet project challenges and keep PM informed.
• Attend client meetings and assist with determination of project requirements.
• Draft and issue project proposals, RFIs/RFPs, and preliminary schedules with PM.
• Track progress, budget and staffing needs, and communicate status to client and team.

Skills

Project planning

Critical path planning

Detail oriented

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

MS Outlook

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industry curriculum

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Cornerstone Energy Services, Inc. specializes in engineering, survey, and land solutions for the energy infrastructure sector. From initial concept through project completion, we provide comprehensive services including civil, process, mechanical, and I&E engineering; project management; survey and mapping; and right-of-way acquisition.

We collaborate closely with developers and operators of oil and gas pipelines and electric transmission systems, supporting both extensive linear projects and site-specific developments. Our work is guided by three core values:

• Safety – protecting the public, our clients, and our team
• Advocacy – prioritizing the best interests of our clients
• Integrity – upholding professionalism and accountability in every aspect of our operations

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Exercise discretion and judgment and apply project management principles to meet project challenges.
• Attend client meetings and assist with determination of project requirements.
• Assist the Project Manager (PM) in the drafting and issuance of project proposals, request for proposals, and preliminary schedules.
• Keep the PM and management informed about project status and issues that may impact client relations.
• Prepare project organization and communication charts.
• Track the progress and quality of work being performed by design disciplines and trades.
• Use project scheduling and control tools to monitor projects plans, work hours, budgets and expenditures.
• Effectively and accurately communicate relevant project information to the client and project team.
• Review field inspection reports from Consultants throughout the lifecycle of the project.
• Review and evaluate the merit of change orders for all projects and discuss them with the Project Manager.
• Monitor subcontractor progress including invoices.
• Work with the PM to identify staffing needs for projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Duties are largely performed in an office setting.
• Office work may include prolonged seated tasks, extended keyboarding, and use of computer screen.
• May be requested to work overtime and weekends.
• Position may require travel (expected to be less than 30%); valid driver’s license and acceptable DMV record required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use stairs, use hands, reach, talk and hear.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of project planning methodologies such as critical path planning.
• The ability to accurately review and complete detail-oriented information and projects.
• The ability to conceptualize and organize the project planning process.
• Advanced knowledge in the field of energy infrastructure.
• The ability to take responsibility and function under minimal supervision.
• Capacity to conduct and participate in meetings with senior management.
• Familiarity with industry codes and standards.
• Goal and action oriented; takes project setbacks in stride, and acts on opportunities as they present themselves to add value to the project and the client.
• Must have excellent computer/internet skills and a thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree with courses or educational credits in industry specific curriculum.
• 3-5 years of experience supporting Project Managers in the delivery of development projects.
• Experience with Microsoft Project a plus.