Project Coordinator

Job Title: Project Coordinator Job Description This Project Coordinator role supports a high-profile data center and substation construction project in Memphis, TN. You will work primarily on-site, helping to coordinate complex mechanical, electrical, and plumbing activities and ensuring that project documentation, schedules, and quality processes are well organized and executed. This is a green, early-career opportunity ideal for someone with construction site experience or relevant education who wants to grow within large-scale electrical and utility construction and data center projects. Responsibilities

- Coordinate mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) activities across the project, ensuring alignment between all trades and subcontractors.
- Organize, maintain, and update project contract documents and related records to support effective project control and compliance.
- Prepare and assist in maintaining construction schedules, including tracking progress and identifying potential impacts or delays.
- Assist in coordinating quality control procedures to ensure work meets project specifications and industry standards.
- Support the implementation and monitoring of safety procedures on the construction site, helping to promote a safe work environment.
- Review and help process subcontractor Requests for Information (RFIs), ensuring timely responses and proper documentation.
- Assist the superintendent with site-related administrative tasks, including security badging, email communication, and material ordering.
- Participate in site walk-throughs to observe progress, identify issues, and communicate findings to the project team.
- Collaborate with general contracting, civil, structural, electrical, and substation teams to support project engineering and project management activities.
- Contribute to estimating and planning efforts for data center and substation work as needed.

Essential Skills

- Experience working on a construction site; internships on construction projects are acceptable.
- Experience in civil, structural, or concrete construction is strongly preferred.
- Understanding of general contracting and construction management practices.
- Ability to coordinate project activities and support project engineering and project management tasks.
- Familiarity with RFIs and basic construction documentation processes.
- Comfort working in and around electrical, substation, and data center environments.
- Ability to conduct site walk-throughs and communicate observations clearly to the project team.
- Strong organizational skills for managing project documents, schedules, and communications.
- Basic knowledge of MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) coordination.
- Willingness and ability to work primarily on a construction site in Memphis, TN.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field is preferred but not required.
- Relevant schooling in construction, civil, structural, electrical, or related disciplines is beneficial.
- Prior experience in industrial, utility, substation, or data center projects is a plus.
- Exposure to estimation activities and project coordination for large-scale construction projects is advantageous.
- Experience supporting superintendents or project managers with administrative and field coordination tasks.
- Interest in building a career with a large electrical and utility general contractor offering extensive internal growth opportunities.
- Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams including civil, structural, electrical, and MEP professionals.
- Strong communication skills for interacting with subcontractors, field personnel, and office staff.

Work Environment This role is based onsite in Memphis, TN, on a large, high-profile data center and substation construction project. You will spend the majority of your time on the project site (approximately 7590%) and the remainder in onsite office or trailer space (approximately 1025%). The environment is a fast-paced, heavy-construction setting involving electrical, civil, structural, and MEP activities, with significant coordination among general contracting and utility teams. You will work closely with field and office personnel, using standard construction management tools and documentation processes. The project offers exposure to cutting-edge data center infrastructure and large-scale utility work, along with per diem support and strong internal growth opportunities within a large electrical and utility-focused general contractor.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Memphis, TN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $100000.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Memphis, TN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Memphis,TN. About Actalent

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