Construction Coordinator

Company overview

Potelco, Inc., a subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), was founded in 1965. We specialize in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, including designing, estimating, material acquisition, project management, construction, emergency power restoration, and system maintenance. Our expertise spans power, transmission, distribution, and substation projects, serving utility and energy contractors throughout the Pacific Northwest and neighboring states. We partner with the region’s largest energy companies to modernize electric systems, advance de‑carbonization, and maintain thousands of miles of overhead and underground lines for millions of residential and commercial customers while upholding high safety, productivity, and reliability standards.

About the role

The Construction Coordinator will work in the Puyallup, WA office, splitting time 75% in the field and 25% in the office. This position blends project management and field construction experience to support the General Foreman and foster growth in electric operations.

Responsibilities

• Pre‑view construction projects, coordinate with internal, external, and new customers, and work closely with the assigned crew.
• Communicate job readiness with all stakeholders, including the PM, end customer, scheduler, and base personnel.
• Identify changes in work scope, track costs for reimbursement, submit field change requests, and provide updates for revenue purposes.
• Collaborate with the General Foreman on crew‑related matters.
• Multi‑task and oversee multiple construction jobs simultaneously.
• Coordinate processing of change orders, including approvals and execution.
• Communicate cost and construction details to both technical and non‑technical individuals.
• Apply knowledge of host utility construction standards.
• Track material and coordinate with stores to ensure correct materials are available for scheduled jobs.
• Pre‑unitize jobs based on prints provided by the PM for plats and base work.

Qualifications

• Understanding of engineering and construction principles related to electric distribution and transmission systems.
• Proficiency with computer applications such as SAP and an understanding of plant accounting.
• Skill in using maps and tensing for plat development on residential and commercial projects.
• Advanced Excel abilities, including spreadsheet creation.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of the utility industry.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Pay

The anticipated compensation for this position is $38.00–$42.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.