Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: Hybrid – combination of office/remote work and regular field visits to job sites across Long Island

Reports To: Project Manager

Schedule: Day shift, Monday – Friday

Salary Range: $85,000 – $125,000 per year, based on experience

About Danella Grid & Storm Services

Danella Grid & Storm Services, Inc. is an electrical contractor specializing in overhead and underground electric utility construction. Licensed and certified across a wide range of disciplines, Danella Grid & Storm Services delivers complete solutions for its utility customers, from conduit installation through high-voltage work.

Our mission is to provide our employees with a safe and supportive working environment where every employee, individually and collectively, can dedicate themselves to delivering exceptional workmanship, extraordinary service, attention to detail, a positive attitude, and professional integrity. Our commitment to this mission supports the longevity of the Danella Grid & Storm Services team.

Position Summary

Danella Grid & Storm Services is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Project Coordinator to support the planning, coordination, and execution of electric utility construction projects on Long Island. The Project Coordinator will work closely with Project Managers, General Foremen, field personnel, utility customers, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.

This is a hybrid position. The Project Coordinator will split time between office and remote work, with regular in-person presence at job sites, yards, and customer meetings throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties as project needs require.

The ideal candidate has strong organizational and communication skills, can manage multiple projects at once, and understands electric utility construction operations.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Coordination

• Assist Project Managers with planning, scheduling, and coordinating electric utility projects.
• Coordinate project activities among field crews, management, customers, and subcontractors.
• Track project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and completion dates.
• Assist with manpower planning, equipment coordination, and material procurement.
• Monitor project progress and communicate potential delays or issues to Project Management.
• Support development of project plans and schedules with Project Managers and field leadership.
• Coordinate job start-ups, preconstruction meetings, and project closeouts.

Project Administration & Documentation

• Maintain accurate project files, records, and documentation.
• Prepare and track daily reports, weekly progress reports, and project updates.
• Review and track work orders, field reports, timesheets, production reports, and quantities completed, and support timely timesheet approval.
• Assist with change orders, extra work documentation, and customer approvals, including tracking, submitting, and following up on scope changes with the customer.
• Track material deliveries, equipment usage, and subcontractor activities.
• Keep project schedules and project management tracking systems up to date.

Financial & Cost Tracking

• Assist with tracking project costs, budgets, labor hours, and equipment expenses.
• Monitor production quantities and actual costs against estimates and project budgets for each phase of work.
• Assist with monthly cost reviews, accruals, project forecasting, and periodic progress and cost reports for leadership.
• Identify and communicate potential cost overruns or productivity concerns.
• Ensure completed work is properly documented for billing and invoicing.

Utility & Customer Coordination

• Serve as a point of contact for project-related communication with utility representatives.
• Coordinate outages, switching schedules, permits, inspections, and work clearances as required.
• Coordinate traffic control, environmental requirements, and other project logistics, including local municipal permitting.
• Follow up on outstanding customer requests and project deliverables.
• Maintain positive working relationships with utility customers and project stakeholders.

Safety & Quality

• Support company safety policies and utility-specific safety requirements.
• Track safety documentation, training records, and required project paperwork.
• Help ensure required inspections, testing, and quality documentation are completed.
• Communicate field concerns, safety issues, and project obstacles to management.
• Notify Project Management of utility equipment needing additional attention or repairs.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of experience in project coordination, construction administration, or a related field.
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to communicate effectively with field personnel, customers, and management.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for travel to job sites across Long Island.
• Ability to work on-site at field locations and in outdoor construction environments as needed.

Preferred

• Experience in electric utility construction, transmission, or distribution projects.
• Knowledge of utility construction practices, terminology, and processes.
• Experience with project schedules, budgets, and cost tracking.
• Familiarity with construction management software and project tracking systems.
• Experience with work orders, timekeeping, production tracking, and job costing.
• Understanding utility permitting, outages, switching, and inspection processes.
• Previous experience supporting Project Managers or construction operations.
• Familiarity with Long Island utilites, municipal, and permitting requirements.

Performance Expectations

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Keep project documentation current and organized.
• Provide timely, accurate project updates.
• Keep projects on schedule through proactive coordination.
• Identify potential project issues before they become larger problems.
• Maintain effective communication between the field and the office.
• Support Project Managers in maintaining project budgets and profitability.
• Complete and submit project paperwork accurately and on time.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $85,000 – $125,000 per year, based on experience
• Paid weekly
• 401(k) with company match (up to $2,000 annually)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• AFLAC: short- and long-term disability, critical care, cancer protection, accident, and choice protection
• $25,000 company-paid life insurance
• Paid vacation (after one year of service)
• Holiday pay
• Hybrid work schedule
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement

Danella Grid & Storm Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.