Project Coordinator

Synectics Inc.

Job Description

  • The role supports multiple large wind farm construction projects (e.g., Lariat, Yellow House, Toke), each valued between ~$1.3B-$2B+.
  • The contractor will act as an Assistant Project Manager / project support role.
  • Supporting project execution during construction
  • Reviewing drawings and participating in design/construction meetings pre-build
  • Coordinating with internal teams (materials, sourcing, PMs)
  • Providing on-site oversight and helping resolve day-to-day issues
  • During construction:
    • On-site presence daily for oversight and issue resolution
    • Coordination with project team and stakeholders
  • Pre-construction:
    • Remote work reviewing drawings
    • Attending meetings (design, planning, construction prep)
  • Works closely with:
    • Project Manager (primary lead)
    • Other Assistant PMs
    • Construction teams
    • Materials/sourcing teams
  • Role involves:
    • Active construction site presence
    • Exposure to field conditions and daily construction challenges
    • Requires awareness of jobsite safety and real-time issue handling.
  • Work on large-scale, billion-dollar renewable energy projects
  • Gain experience in wind farm construction and utility-scale infrastructure
  • Be part of impactful energy projects
  • Exposure to major projects with career growth potential

Qualifications

  • Project management experience
  • Construction experience (strong preference)
  • Engineering background (preferred but not required)
  • On-site project experience (very important)
  • Wind/turbine experience (ideal but flexible)
  • 2. What non-technical skills are necessary (i.e., such as communication, problem solving, team player)?
  • Strong communication (verbal & written)
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • Ability to operate in dynamic construction environments
  • Mid-level: Project coordinators → assistant PMs → junior PMs
  • Experience may vary: Open to less experienced candidates with relevant exposure
  • Backgrounds in: Construction & Engineering
  • Industrial projects preferred over light commercial
  • Preference for candidates from: Utility industry or Industrial construction environments or Wind or energy projects or Turbine experience
  • PMP certification (preferred, not required)
  • Having completed PMP process is valuable, even if not current
  • Engineering degree is ideal

Benefits

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.