Project Planning Coordinator- Transmission Construction Management

Oncor Electric Delivery; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 101,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive program

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401k with company match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC is seeking a Project Planning Coordinator to develop and maintain construction schedules and sequence documents. You will coordinate field activities across multiple teams and keep stakeholders informed of project status, ensuring minimal outages and reliable transmission.

The role requires on-site and office work, with a focus on timely updates, safety compliance, and effective collaboration with contractors and internal departments.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and ability to interact with multiple stakeholders.
• Adaptability to changing priorities and schedules in field construction.
• Proficiency with standard office software and company programs.

Responsibilities

• Develops, revises, and maintains construction schedules and sequence documents.
• Coordinates meetings (district status, pre-bid, pre-construction, etc.).
• Communicates project status to internal and external parties to resolve issues.
• Manages line and equipment clearance requests and NOMCR submissions.
• Prioritizes tasks to maintain schedules and efficiency.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Construction Management/Technology or Project Management

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

About Us

Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, headquartered in Dallas, is a regulated electricity transmission and distribution business that uses superior asset management skills to provide reliable electricity delivery to consumers. Oncor (together with its subsidiaries) operates the largest transmission and distribution system in Texas, delivering power to nearly 4 million homes and businesses and operating more than 145,000 miles of transmission and distribution lines in Texas.

Salary Range: $100,999 - $134,665

Close Date: 8/31/2026 at 3:00 pm CT

Relocation: Yes

About Us

Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, headquartered in Dallas, is a regulated electricity transmission and distribution business that uses superior asset management skills to provide reliable electricity delivery to consumers. Oncor (together with its subsidiaries) operates the largest transmission and distribution system in Texas, delivering power to nearly 4 million homes and businesses and operating more than 145,000 miles of transmission and distribution lines in Texas.

Position Summary

Working under the direct supervision of the Transmission Construction Manager, the Project Planning Coordinator is responsible for developing and maintaining project construction schedules, developing and revising Construction Sequence Documents, coordinating construction efforts in the field among various entities, updating construction status information, and communicating as needed on overall project status with multiple parties. The assigned projects are in various stages of activity and are occurring simultaneously in most instances. The Transmission Construction Coordinator is therefore required to prioritize their work consistent with the goals and schedules of the Transmission Construction Manager and Oncor as a whole.

The Project Planning Coordinator is expected to work from the office as well as the field, as required, to fulfill the duties and responsibilities of the role. The environment and working conditions can be physically and mentally demanding. This position requires frequent on-site visits regardless of weather conditions. Issues arise that may require immediate attention, some of which can be resolved remotely, while others require an unscheduled on-site visit. This position can be mentally challenging due to the number of projects assigned as well as changing project conditions which require a "re-shuffling" of project schedules on very short notice.

The Transmission Construction Coordinator is expected, with appropriate experience and time in the job, to act as backup to the Transmission Construction Manager during their absence.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Under the supervision of a Transmission Construction Manager:

• Develops, revises, and maintains construction schedules and detailed construction sequence documents to minimize facility outages and to minimize risks to the electric system.
• Coordinates various meetings such as District status, pre-bid, pre-construction, customer-related, etc.
• Communicates effectively on overall project status and maintains relationships with multiple parties both internal and external to Oncor to resolve construction and coordination issues.
• Requests line and equipment Clearance, Holds and Reclosing from Transmission Grid Management (TGM).
• Submits and updates project Network Operations Model Change Request (NOMCR) information to Transmission and Distribution (T&D) Services.
• Prioritizes and regularly reprioritizes multiple tasks to maintain project schedules.
• Provides recommendations to the Transmission Construction Manager to improve processes, practices, and procedures to accomplish goals in a more efficient and cost-effective manner.
  
  

Skills

• Has the computer skills required to use normal office programs and other company programs.
• Ability to respond effectively and favorably to change. Can adjust and accept changes in priorities without undue loss of productivity.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of internal and external team members, both verbally and in writing.
  
  

Education And Experience

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
• Applicants with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering, Construction Management/Technology or Project Management are encouraged to apply.
• 5+ years' experience in Transmission Operations, Construction or Engineering is required.
• We will accept applicants with 1-2+ years of experience in a Construction Coordinator role and have demonstrated a high-level performance in lieu of the years of experience mentioned above.
• Understands and is familiar with the design, operation and maintenance of the Transmission electric system and has a basic knowledge of Transmission line and substation construction activities and materials.
• Comprehensive understanding of the potential that construction activities can have on system reliability.
  
  

Measures of Success

• Originates new ideas and processes to improve efficiency and financial prudency.
• Complies with and enforces safety Understands Oncor Transmission and Contractor Safety Handbook.
  
  

Benefits

At Oncor, we offer a comprehensive set of benefits, compensation and performance management programs designed specifically to attract, retain, motivate and reward our high-performing workforce. Our supportive and inclusive culture allows every team member the opportunity to thrive and make a difference. We invest in our employee’s success and well-being by offering such things as:

• Annual incentive program.
• Competitive health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance).
• Ability to earn wellness incentives (up to $2,300 in 2026 as an Employee only) and other wellbeing resources.
• 401k with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%.
• 401k match with student debt program.
• Cash balance pension plan.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Mental health resources.
• Employee resource groups.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Competitive vacation, 10 company holidays and 2 personal holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Salary continuation for up to 6 months for approved employee illness or injury.
• Other perks such as commuter benefits, electric vehicle incentive program, appliance purchase plan.
  
  

Participation in benefit programs for employees in collective bargaining units is subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement.