Project Coordinator

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 Administrator Senior 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 interpersonal skills for establishing and maintaining effective working relationships Contract and performance management capabilities Negotiation skills Ability to walk construction sites and potentially drive 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 Microsoft 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. SJI, an energy infrastructure holding company based in Folsom, NJ, delivers energy services to customers through two primary subsidiaries: SJI Utilities (SJIU) and SJI Energy Enterprises (SJIEE). SJIU houses the company’s regulated natural gas utility operations, delivering safe, reliable and affordable natural gas to more than 700,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers across New Jersey via its South Jersey Gas and Elizabethtown Gas subsidiaries. SJIEE houses the company’s non-utility operations primarily focused on clean energy development and decarbonization via renewable energy production and energy management activities. Visit sjindustries.com for more information about SJI and its subsidiaries.