Transmission Coordinator Associate thru Project Planning Coordinator– Civil Transmission Construction Management (Metro

Transmission Coordinator Associate

Salary Range: $71,894 - $134,665 Close Date: 8/31/2026 at 3:00 pm CT Relocation:
Yes The successful candidate will support the Transmission Offices in the Metro East Region including:
Dallas, North Dallas, Forney, South Dallas, Texoma, and Sulphur Springs as needed.

Position Summary

Working under the direct supervision of the Transmission Construction Manager, these roles are responsible for supporting the development and maintenance of project site development schedules, 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 Coordinator Associate 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.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Reading, interpreting, and understanding transmission grading, erosion control, and physical substation and switching station project plans.
• Understanding of site grading practices, erosion control measures, soil compaction & testing procedures, soil classifications, and drainage infrastructure.
• Conducting field visits to job sites to evaluate plan construction needs in order to develop detailed construction schedules and work sequence documents.
• Developing construction schedules, as well as revising, and maintaining phasing plans between multiple contractors to minimize mobilizations & standby time.
• Identifying permitting risks from various municipalities and forecasting schedule implications with a high degree of confidence.
• Coordinating various meetings such as District status, pre-bid, pre-construction, customer-related, with Construction Manager, engineers, etc., as necessary, and provides solutions to any identified issues.
• Communicating effectively on overall project status and maintains relationships with multiple parties both internal and external to Oncor to resolve construction and coordination issues.
• Making suggestions to construction contractors for potential alternative work plans to maintain the construction schedule.
• Reviewing projects near the end of construction schedules for completeness, and if issues are identified, developing and communicating a "resolution plan" to the Construction Manager and other responsible parties.
• Prioritizing multiple tasks to maintain project schedules.
• Providing recommendations to the Transmission Construction Manager to improve processes, practices, and procedures to accomplish goals in a more efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Learning and applying the Oncor Transmission and Contractor Safety Handbook requirements.
• Possessing basic knowledge of Transmission line and substation construction activities and materials.
• Ability to learn the computer skills required to use normal office programs and other company programs.
• Performs all essential aspects and functions of the job as well as any other specific job requirements.

Skills

• Strong project management skills with experience managing large projects/programs.
• Ability to work in team of cross functional individuals.
• Highly effective analytical, critical thinking and creative problem solving skills.
• Originates new ideas and processes to improve efficiency and financial prudency.
• Flexibility and adaptability along with excellent negotiating skills and ability to influence others.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate complex issues in public and private forums.
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines by multitasking and prioritizing work.
• Understanding of company policies
• Ability to quickly learn various software platforms.
• Understanding of financial drivers for Transmission projects and Transmission business unit.
• Comprehensive understanding of the potential impact that construction activities can have on system reliability.
• Complies with and enforces safety rules. Understands Oncor Transmission and Contractor Safety Handbook requirements.
• Ability to adjust and respond effectively and favorably to change in priorities without undue loss of productivity.

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, Project Management, Science, or Business are encouraged to apply.
• Understands and is…