Project Coordinator
Actalent
Posted Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Posting ID: JP-005946120
Project Coordinator / Admin.
Job Description
This position is focused on providing long-term engineering support for utility infrastructure projects, involving project coordination, administrative oversight, and communication. The primary responsibilities include coordinating, onboarding, tracking, and communicating for various engineering projects. The ideal candidate will be seeking a stable role in project coordination or engineering support.
Responsibilities
- Manage a high-volume shared Outlook inbox, serving as the central intake for incoming projects and external communication.
- Act as a liaison between internal engineering teams and external stakeholders, including city and county officials, consultants, and utility partners.
- Onboard new projects by creating internal project tracking numbers and ensuring correct job phase and classification.
- Use Smartsheet to assign tasks, track progress, and support project workflows.
- Coordinate permit status inquiries and follow-ups, supporting tracking and communication.
- Respond to external inquiries regarding project or permit status in a timely and professional manner.
- Perform basic computer (GIS) tasks during onboarding, including creating project area polygons and adding layers.
- Support CAD file organization and completeness as needed.
Essential Skills
- Outlook management experience, specifically handling hundreds of emails per week.
- 5+ years of experience working in an administrative capacity supporting engineering or construction projects.
- Experience coordinating between internal and external stakeholders in support of engineering or construction projects.
- Strong time management and prioritization skills.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Clear written and verbal communication.
- Comfort supporting multiple stakeholders simultaneously.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Background in construction coordination, utility coordination, or engineering assistance.
- Experience with construction, AutoCAD, construction administration, proposal management, permitting, GIS, and Smartsheet.
- Experience supporting utility, telecom, construction, or engineering projects.
- Exposure to DOT, municipal, or agency-related projects.
- Familiarity with permit or compliance coordination (tracking only).
- Light CAD or GIS exposure (not design-focused).
Work Environment
This role offers a long-term, stable position with structured onboarding and a realistic ramp-up timeline. You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on large-scale utility and infrastructure projects. The position requires working on-site four days a week, with Fridays being remote. The workweek consists of 40 hours, with a start time between 7 AM and 8:30 AM. The company values reliability, follow-through, and communication over titles or degrees.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Atlanta, GA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.
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)
This is a fully onsite position in Atlanta,GA.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 15, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.
Contact Information
Email: eculpepper@actalentservices.com
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