Job Information
South Jersey Industries Project Coordinator in Union, New Jersey
About Us
Elizabethtown Gas is a natural gas utility company that delivers safe, reliable, and affordable natural gas to over 300,000 residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Union, Middlesex, Sussex, Warren, Hunterdon, Morris, and Mercer counties. At our core, we’re dedicated to being a committed community partner, delivering exceptional customer service and developing innovative clean energy solutions to meet the needs of the future.
At Elizabethtown Gas, we believe that our employees are our most valuable asset. Whether you’re a seasoned operations technician or an early-career legal professional, our culture, inclusive workforce, and leadership development and training programs will provide you with the tools you need to either kickstart your career or bring it to new heights.
Position Summary
A career in Construction Operations provides the opportunity to support and ensure safe operations of construction in the field. The Project Coordinator monitors, inspects, and maintains projects from start to finish. This involves scheduling meetings routinely throughout the project until completion. Additionally, this team member plays a role in ensuring company initiatives are on track, such as measuring performance within functional teams and working closely with other business units.
The Construction Operations team is responsible for oversight of all capital construction work, including planning, assigning, monitoring, and reporting on all construction work completed by South Jersey Industries team members and contractors. Additionally, this team member supports the execution of strategic plans related to construction implementation and oversight, customer service, and quality controls. This team establishes priorities and resource allocation and maintains deadlines for effective and efficient delivery of multiple simultaneous projects.
Essential Functions:
Oversee construction of gas utility infrastructure for residential, commercial, and industrial properties , including supervising and inspecting all construction activities like safety, compliance, quality, locates and restoration
Coordinate with internal and external service providers and support other units to take action in the field and ensure that work is performed as planned, permitted , and scheduled
Review and approve work orders, progress reports, field changes, invoices, as-built records and bid contracts to ensure compliance with company standards and policies
Maintain customer satisfaction through timely and thorough communication with customers, municipalities and other governmental agencies such as DOTS, Counties, etc., including serving as initial contact for new business construction inquiries for developers, builders, homeowners, and Service Center personnel
Champion Quality Assurance (e.g., policies, procedures, standards) and Quality Control on all capital construction projects
Drive results through performance management of external and indirect resources including setting expectations, evaluating results, and taking corrective action as needed
Direct “root-cause” analysis on any self-inflicted gas damage or customer outage related to construction
Influence external contractors who represent the company by exhibiting the organization’s values
Qualifications
Required Skills:
Strong communication with all levels of the organization
Outstanding i nterpersonal skills for establish ing and maintain ing effective working relationships
Contract and performance management capabilities
Negotiation skills
Ability to walk construction sites and potential ly driv e for up to four (4) hours at a time
Required Background:
High School/GED
5+ years of overseeing construction and/or distribution operations in a gas utility or equivalent work experience
Preferred Background:
Bachelor’s degree and/or Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience.
Experience in gas industry focused on capital construction and maintenance and/or experience in field inspection activities, project control activities, process improvements, business systems, or similar
NACE I
CWPI or CWI
Intermediate proficiency with M icrosoft Office products
Explore the Possibilities
South Jersey Industries employs a diverse range of talent – from construction contractors to environmental specialists. Regardless of the position, mentoring and networking, hands-on experience, gaining industry knowledge and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our business and in our communities are all exciting ways that we welcome our employees at SJI. And as a company committed to creating an engaging culture built on inclusion and diversity, you’re sure to find an opportunity that makes you feel included, empowered, and ready to “bring your whole self to work” every day.
Benefits Package Overview
SJI offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.
The SJI “Total Rewards” Benefits Package include:
Flexible vacation, Paid Time Off, and Sick Leave package
Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
401(k), with generous company match
Employee Resource Groups to encourage employee engagement, nurture professional development, and foster an inclusive environment.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
At this time, SJI is only considering applicants authorized to work in the United States currently and in the future without the need for visa sponsorship.
Compensation Range:
$67,500 - 108,000
We are committed to pay transparency and ensuring equitability compensation for all employees. The pay range for this position reflects the base salary only and does not include benefits, bonuses, or other forms of compensation that might be part of the total compensation package. The specific salary offered will be based on a candidate’s qualifications, education, and experience.
