Project coordinator

Farnsworth Group is seeking a Project Coordinator to join our team. Qualified candidates will support our Energy & Utility Group as part of the Telecommunications Team by providing project coordination, financial tracking, resource management, client system administration, and operational support for a variety of telecommunications engineering and construction projects.

What You'll Do:

• Maintain project tracking tools and databases to ensure accurate project status, schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with Project Managers to update project financial information, including project spend, estimated invoicing, forecasts, budgets, and Estimate at Complete (EAC) reporting.
• Input, track, and monitor change orders, purchase orders, invoices, and project documentation within client and internal systems.
• Verify project schedules and due dates between client systems and internal trackers, making updates as needed to maintain alignment.
• Establish, manage, and maintain employee access to client programs, databases, and project management systems.
• Support resource planning efforts by managing employee, vehicle, and equipment assignments within resource management and project scheduling software.
• Assist with project setup, reporting, document control, and project closeout activities.
• Prepare and distribute project status reports, dashboards, and other project support documentation.
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure timely completion of project tasks and deliverables.
• Provide administrative and operational support to Project Managers and Telecommunications leadership.

What You'll Need:

• Minimum of 2 years of project coordination, project administration, operations, or related experience.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with project schedules, budgets, invoices, financial reporting, or resource planning.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with geographically dispersed project teams.

Nice To Haves:

• Experience supporting telecommunications, utility, engineering, construction, or infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with project management, resource management, or scheduling software.
• Experience working within client systems for project tracking, invoicing, or reporting.
• Knowledge of project financial metrics, forecasting, and EAC reporting.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Experience with Power BI, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or similar project reporting tools.

Compensation to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity.

Illinois Pay Transparency

$60,000—$85,000 USD

Who We Are:

Join Farnsworth Group, a nationally recognized architectural engineering and surveying firm where your career can thrive! For eleven consecutive years, we’ve been certified as a Great Place to Work®, and our engineers, architects, surveyors, and scientists channel their passion and expertise into making meaningful contributions to the world around us. With more than 650 talented professionals across 24 offices, we collaborate with clients ranging from small communities to some of the world’s largest brands. Our success is built on our people - their passion, creativity, and commitment to excellence. Here, you’ll find a supportive culture that champions your growth, embraces challenges, values work-life balance, and empowers you to make a lasting impact for our clients and communities. Join us and move your career forward.

A Great Place to Work Certified

For eleven consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned the prestigious Great Place to Work® certification—thanks to our employees! Each year, our staff participate in a survey administered by the Great Place to Work organization, measuring perceptions of credibility, respect, pride, fairness, and camaraderie. The results are benchmarked against the nation’s leading companies, and only top performers receive the certification. Insights from the survey help us continually enhance our work environment and foster a culture that makes Farnsworth Group an even greater place to work.

Full-time regular employee benefits and perks include:

• 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Professional Development and Training
• Mentoring Program
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
• Pet Insurance Plan
• Hybrid Work Program (for eligible roles)

Farnsworth Group knows flexibility and work-life balance matter. Many of our roles are eligible for our Hybrid Work Program, which offers a flexible arrangement while supporting our culture and success. Ask your recruiter whether this position qualifies.

Statement on Diversity and Inclusion:

Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. It is our goal to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote a diverse group of people. Join us…and let’s make a difference, together.

Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.