Project Coordinator- Washington (D.C.)

Equans Services Canada & US; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

Equans Services Canada & US in Washington, DC is seeking a Street Light Project Coordinator to plan, coordinate, execute, and close street lighting projects safely, on time, and within budget, while conforming to contractual requirements.

The role oversees asset inventories, maintenance, contractor performance, and stakeholder communications, using GIS/CMMS tools, and ensures OSHA safety compliance and environmental permits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 3 years of project management experience in infrastructure, utilities, or public works.
• Experience with municipal or public-sector contracts is preferred.
• Strong understanding of asset management principles and lifecycle planning.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, execute, and close street lighting projects safely and on time.
• Develop schedules and budgets; monitor progress and performance metrics.
• Oversee asset inventories, lifecycle planning, and replacement programs.
• Manage maintenance activities and ensure SLA compliance.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, clients, and leadership; report updates.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

GIS

CMMS

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

Equans is looking for a Project Coordinator in Washington D.C.! The Equans Group is a world leader in the energy and services industry. The Group operates in 20 countries and has 90,000 employees on 5 continents. Equans designs, installs, and delivers customized solutions to improve its customers' equipment, systems and technical processes and optimize their use in the context of their energy, industrial and digital transitions. Active in Canada and the United States for more than 30 years, Equans Services is the partner of businesses, industries and institutions that want to move towards more connected buildings, manage their facilities efficiently and decarbonize transportation infrastructure and mobility. We design, install, and maintain custom solutions to improve our customers' facilities, systems, and infrastructures.

Our core offerings are focused in the following areas:

• Integrated Asset and Facilities Management
• Operation and maintenance of buildings and equipment
• Energy efficiency solutions and sustainability plan
• Building automation and controls
• Solutions for transportation and mobility

To learn more, visit www.equansservices.com/en.

Summary

The Street Light Project Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, executing, and closing street lighting projects while ensuring they are completed safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with the contractual requirements and applicable regulations. This role oversees subcontractors, suppliers, and stakeholders throughout all phases of street lighting installation, maintenance, upgrade, and LED conversion projects.

Responsibilities

Project Management

• Manage street lighting asset management programs from initiation through project closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, resource plans, and performance metrics.
• Coordinate capital improvement and LED conversion projects.
• Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions to ensure performance objectives are met.
• Lead project meetings and provide status updates to senior leadership.

Asset Management

• Oversee the development and maintenance of comprehensive streetlight asset inventories.
• Manage asset lifecycle planning, condition assessments, and replacement programs.
• Utilize GIS, CMMS, and asset management software to track asset performance and maintenance history.
• Analyze asset data to identify trends, optimize maintenance strategies, and improve operational efficiency.
• Develop long-term asset management plans and capital replacement forecasts.

Operations and Maintenance Oversight

• Manage routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance activities.
• Ensure service requests, work-orders, and emergency repairs are addressed within contractual response times.
• Monitor contractor and field crew performance against established service level agreements (SLAs).
• Conduct field inspections to verify quality, safety, and compliance standards.
• Support emergency response efforts during storms, outages, and infrastructure incidents.

Financial Management

• Track project costs, expenditures, forecasts, and financial performance.
• Review contractor invoices, change orders, and project expenditures.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and operational efficiencies.
• Ensure accurate billing and financial reporting.

Stakeholder Relations

• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships through effective communication and problem resolution.
• Present project updates, performance reports, and asset management strategies to leadership.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and team members to ensure alignment with strategic project execution.

Safety and Compliance

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA and EQUANS safety requirements.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Support safety audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Maintain compliance with environmental and permitting requirements related to street lighting infrastructure.

Requirements / Qualification

• Is authorized to work in the US;
• Is qualified to pass a background check
• Strong understanding of asset management principles and lifecycle planning.
• Knowledge of street lighting infrastructure, LED lighting systems, controls, and electrical distribution systems.
• Experience with GIS, CMMS, and asset management platforms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Combination of office and field environments.
• Regular travel to project sites.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
• Valuable experience in Scheduling and workforce planning is considered an asset.
• Construction Management, Project Management, Public Administration, Business, or related field preferred..
• Minimum 3 years of project management experience in infrastructure, utilities, transportation, public works, lighting systems, or asset management.
• Experience in managing municipal or public-sector contracts preferred.
• Experience with street lighting systems, electrical infrastructure, or smart city technologies preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets, schedules, contractors, and client relationships.

Skills

• Strong financial management and budget forecasting skills.
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret contracts, specifications, and technical documents.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to perform field inspections in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to deal effectively with peers, client representatives and the public.
• Understands and behaves safely, encourages others to behave safely.
• Ability to work off their own initiative and be part of a team.
• Enthusiasm, good judgment, strong work ethic, courtesy.
• Exceptional organizational skills to handle complex environments and multiple contractual deliverables.
• Strong database administration/analysis skills.

What Equans Offer You

• Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage;
• Access to EAP with a dedicated personal assistant, as well as access to the Financial Wellness Program;
• 401(k) with company matching contributions;
• Paid Statutory Holidays and PTO;
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, a discount program, disability benefits, and Group life insurance;
• Balance between work and personal life;
• Professional and personal development in a company experiencing strong growth;
• A positive working environment characterized by competence, responsibility, and innovation;
• A diverse workplace regarding gender, age and cultural background. We believe in the importance of diversity and inclusion.

Equal employment opportunity

Equans Services adheres to the principles of employment equity and values diversity and inclusion. We therefore encourage applications from all individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We are committed to providing a respectful, accessible, and equitable work environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our collective success.

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Pay range : $70 000 to $85 000 annually

This position is for an existing vacancy.

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