Strategic Planning Coordinator

Connect Search, LLC; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Connect Search, LLC is seeking a strategic Planning Coordinator in Midland, TX to support infrastructure planning, project coordination, mapping, and cross-functional communication. The role is ideal for someone with experience in oil & gas, midstream operations, land coordination, GIS, or infrastructure project planning seeking career growth.

You will coordinate schedules, maintain records, and use Google Earth/KMZ/KML files for mapping.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in project coordination, planning, land, mapping, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of Google Earth and KMZ/KML files.
• Experience in oil & gas, midstream, pipeline, or energy infrastructure preferred.
• Familiarity with pipeline right-of-way (ROW), landowner information, or infrastructure routing is a plus.
• Experience with GIS software, including ArcGIS or QGIS, preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and changing priorities.
• Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, Engineering, Business, Energy Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Exposure to infrastructure development and strategic planning initiatives.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project activities, schedules, and planning documentation across multiple departments.
• Maintain accurate project records, timelines, maps, and tracking systems.
• Utilize Google Earth and KMZ/KML files to support infrastructure mapping and planning.
• Assist with preliminary route planning and infrastructure development projects.
• Review project requirements, existing infrastructure, and potential routing constraints.
• Prepare project information and supporting documentation for technical and financial review.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure project information is accurate and deadlines are met.
• Identify scheduling conflicts, mapping discrepancies, and potential project challenges.
• Support improvements to planning processes, reporting, and project tracking.

Skills

Project coordination

GIS

Mapping

Cross-functional communication

Excel/PowerPoint/Teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, Engineering, Business, Energy Management

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

Google Earth

Job description

A growing organization in the energy sector is seeking a strategic Planning Coordinator to support infrastructure planning, project coordination, mapping, and cross-functional communication.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in oil & gas, midstream operations, land coordination, GIS, or infrastructure project planning who is looking to expand their career.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate project activities, schedules, and planning documentation across multiple departments.
• Maintain accurate project records, timelines, maps, and tracking systems.
• Utilize Google Earth and KMZ/KML files to support infrastructure mapping and planning.
• Assist with preliminary route planning and infrastructure development projects.
• Review project requirements, existing infrastructure, and potential routing constraints.
• Prepare project information and supporting documentation for technical and financial review.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure project information is accurate and deadlines are met.
• Identify scheduling conflicts, mapping discrepancies, and potential project challenges.
• Support improvements to planning processes, reporting, and project tracking.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in project coordination, planning, land, mapping, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of Google Earth and KMZ/KML files.
• Experience in oil & gas, midstream, pipeline, or energy infrastructure preferred.
• Familiarity with pipeline right-of-way (ROW), landowner information, or infrastructure routing is a plus.
• Experience with GIS software, including ArcGIS or QGIS, preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and changing priorities.
• Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, Engineering, Business, Energy Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Exposure to infrastructure development and strategic planning initiatives.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

All inquiries and applications will be handled confidentially.