Utilities Project Coordinator

The Position

The Utilities Project Coordinator position provides technical and administrative support to the Division Manager and Field Supervisors within Electric Operations. Responsibilities may include preparing specifications, plans, and estimates for contracts, preparing reports and statistical analyses for internal review, administering and scheduling field operations‑initiated construction contracts, monitoring a budget and conducting various studies and analyses related to operational planning needs, special projects and programs.

We will be recruiting for multiple positions.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a utility operation and possess excellent organizational skills, be technically savvy, have solid analytical skills and be detail oriented. The chosen candidate will be a skilled communicator both orally and in writing and be a self‑motivated, independent thinker able to work with minimum supervision and a willingness to work on a wide range of assignments.

Experience with enterprise budgeting, SAP (or other ERP system) work order modules, project scheduling and materials handling preferred.

• Prepares specifications, plans, estimates and reports involved in utility field operations contracts.
• Prepares reports and statistical analyses for internal usage.
• Participates in construction‑initiated contractor/consultant selection.
• Administers field operations initiated construction contracts, including scheduling, interacting with consultants and the public, and quality control.
• Monitors the O&M budget, including travel and training, and tree trimming activities.
• Monitors new technology and materials pertaining to electric operations.
• Provides technical and administrative support to the Division Manager and the Field Supervisors.
• Performs various studies and analyses related to planning needs, special projects and programs.

• Education and/or experience equivalent to completion of two years of college, with emphasis on engineering or environmental science.
• Four years experience in engineering or field operations, at least two of which have been in coordinating and monitoring the work of contractors or in a lead/supervisory capacity.

• Possession of a valid California Driver's License.

The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.