Utility Construction Project Coordinator
Kingsport / Johnson City, Tennessee
Since 1953, Pipeline has been a family-owned utility contractor serving Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. With approximately 65 employees and active ownership, we offer the stability and resources of an established contractor while maintaining the culture, accessibility, and opportunities that come with a family-owned business. We specialize in natural gas distribution, water distribution, horizontal directional drilling, hydrovac excavation and engineering services.
As our company continues to grow, we're seeking a motivated Utility Construction Project Coordinator to help plan, coordinate, and support field operations.
Location
This position is based in the Kingsport/Johnson City area and supports utility construction operations throughout Northeast Tennessee, including Morristown, Greeneville, Kingsport, Johnson City, and Bristol.
The Utility Construction Project Coordinator will partner with Area Supervisors to coordinate natural gas construction crews, horizontal directional drilling crews, and hydrovac operations while helping ensure projects are planned, staffed, and executed efficiently.
Job Summary
The Utility Construction Project Coordinator is responsible for planning, scheduling, production tracking, review of as-built GPS modeling, and administrative coordination for multiple utility construction projects. Working closely with field supervisors, construction crews, and office staff, this role helps keep projects organized, efficient, and on schedule while enabling supervisors to focus on safety, quality, crew development, and successful project execution.
This position offers an excellent opportunity for motivated professionals to build a rewarding, long-term career with Pipeline, with opportunities to expand their responsibilities and advance as our company continues to grow.
Primary Responsibilities
- Partner with Area Supervisors to plan, coordinate, and support day-to-day field operations across multiple utility construction crews.
- Identify scheduling conflicts, resource constraints, and operational challenges while helping develop solutions that improve productivity and efficiency.
- Coordinate weekly work plans and schedules for multiple utility construction crews.
- Review As-Built GPS Models for accuracy.
- Track daily production quantities and project performance.
- Generate comprehensive reports for weekly executive-level meetings.
- Facilitate communication with Pipeline customers regarding scope changes and potential schedule delays.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Project Management, Construction Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
- 2–5 years of experience in construction management, project engineering, project controls, field engineering, or utility construction.
- Strong organizational, planning, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while supporting multiple construction projects.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with underground utility construction.
- Experience using HCSS HeavyBid, HeavyJob, or similar construction management software.
- Knowledge of construction scheduling, production tracking, and resource planning.
- Familiarity with project cost tracking and reporting.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary commensurate with experience, paid weekly.
Pipeline offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including:
- Company-provided work truck
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Paid holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) with company matching
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Work in the field alongside experienced utility construction leaders.
- Professional development and long-term career advancement opportunities.
Pay: From $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
