Project Coordinator

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Lewiston, ME, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Energy • Utilities • Industrial • Renewable Energy
The Role
Coordinate construction proposal submissions and project billing. Manage document control, proposal formatting, invoicing, billing calendars, AR follow-up, vendor quotes, and internal reviews to ensure compliance with client requirements and contract terms.
Summary Generated by Built In
Sargent Electric is a leading specialty contractor focused on electrical, instrumentation, wireless, utility, and low voltage systems. Founded in Pittsburgh in 1907, we operate from 8 locations across the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, delivering projects nationwide for our strategic customers.
 
We support the breadth of client needs — from routine 24/7 service and emergency restoration to their largest and most complex projects. Our proven safety record, technical depth, and longstanding client relationships have made us a partner of choice for Fortune 500 companies, leading general contractors, and EPC contractors.
We are looking to hire a Project Coordinator based in our Lewiston, ME office
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Project coordination:
  • Set up proposal files and folder structure for each opportunity.
  • Maintain a proposal schedule with milestones, due dates, and owner assignments.
  • Track RFP requirements and create a compliance checklist.
  • Coordinate document distribution and version control (drawings, addenda, clarifications).
  • Gather input from estimating, operations, project managers, safety, and vendors.
  • Compile proposal narratives, resumes, project sheets, safety information, and forms.
  • Format proposals to match the client’s instructions (tabs, naming, PDF settings).
  • Prepare bid forms, attachments, and required certifications for signature.
  • Verify all required items are included before submission.
  • Submit proposals through client portals, email, or hard copy, as required.
  • Log submissions, confirmations, and post-submission communications.
  • Support addenda responses and proposal revisions when scope changes.
Billing administration:
  • Set up billing files and track contract billing requirements by project.
  • Maintain a billing calendar (cutoff dates, invoicing frequency, retainage rules).
  • Collect backup for invoices (daily reports, time, equipment, tickets, receipts).
  • Prepare and submit invoices: progress, T&M, unit price, or milestone, as required.
  • Track lien waivers, insurance certificates, and other invoice prerequisites.
  • Monitor retainage, change orders, and approved billable items.
  • Coordinate with project managers on percent complete and billing quantities.
  • Follow up on invoice status, client questions, and payment timing.
  • Maintain AR notes and support collections with professional follow-up.
  • Assist with closeout billing, final waivers, and final invoice packages.
Administrative and coordination duties:
  • Maintain vendor quote logs and support quote collection workflows.
  • Create and update standard templates for proposals, cover letters, and forms.
  • Keep an audit trail of decisions, clarifications, and submitted versions.
  • Support internal reviews by assembling draft packages and tracking comments.
  • Coordinate signature routing and document execution as needed.
  • Protect confidential pricing and sensitive project information.
  • Identify process gaps and suggest improvements to reduce rework.
 
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
  • 3+ years of experience in construction administration, proposal coordination, estimating support, billing, or invoicing
  • Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines and deliver accurate work under time pressure
  • Experience preparing and submitting construction invoices (T&M, progress billing, unit price, or milestone)
  • Ability to read and follow RFP instructions, bid forms, and client submission requirements
  • Strong document control skills, including version tracking and compliance checklists
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat for compiling, formatting, and reviewing PDFs
  • Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills
  • High attention to detail with strong proofreading and quality-check habits
  • Ability to work effectively with estimating, operations, project management, field teams, and accounting
  • Ability to handle confidential pricing and sensitive project information appropriately
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
  • Experience supporting utility, substation, transmission, distribution construction projects
  • Familiarity with SharePoint and Teams (or similar document management and collaboration tools)
  • Experience with client bid portals and electronic submission platforms
  • Understanding of change orders, retainage, lien waivers, and closeout billing requirements
  • Experience compiling proposal narratives, safety documentation, resumes, and project sheets
  • Experience maintaining billing calendars, AR notes, and invoice status tracking
  • Familiarity with estimating or project controls software (for example, Bid2Win or similar tools)
  • AIA billing or similar standardized billing form experience (when applicable)
  • Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
WHY JOIN SARGENT ELECTRIC?
  • Competitive compensation based on experience
  • Established, growing company with a strong industry reputation
  • Collaborative, team-driven environment
  • Opportunity to directly impact project success and cost efficiency

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Sargent Electric Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
 

Skills Required

  • 3+ years construction administration, proposal coordination, estimating support, billing, or invoicing experience
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and deliver accurate work under time pressure
  • Experience preparing and submitting construction invoices (T&M, progress, unit price, milestone)
  • Ability to read and follow RFP instructions, bid forms, and client submission requirements
  • Strong document control skills including version tracking and compliance checklists
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat for compiling, formatting, and reviewing PDFs
  • Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills
  • High attention to detail with strong proofreading and quality-check habits
  • Ability to work effectively with estimating, operations, project management, field teams, and accounting
  • Ability to handle confidential pricing and sensitive project information appropriately
  • Experience supporting utility, substation, transmission, distribution construction projects
  • Familiarity with SharePoint and Teams or similar document management/collaboration tools
  • Experience with client bid portals and electronic submission platforms
  • Understanding of change orders, retainage, lien waivers, and closeout billing requirements
  • Experience compiling proposal narratives, safety documentation, resumes, and project sheets
  • Experience maintaining billing calendars, AR notes, and invoice status tracking
  • Familiarity with estimating or project controls software (for example, Bid2Win)
  • AIA billing or similar standardized billing form experience
  • Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
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The Company
Year Founded: 1907

What We Do

Sargent Electric Company is a leading full-service electrical contractor providing comprehensive electrical, instrumentation, wireless, and tele-data services. Founded in 1907, the company serves various markets, including commercial, infrastructure, industrial, telecommunications, power, utilities, and renewable energy. They are recognized for their commitment to safety, project management excellence, and high-quality workmanship across their operations in the United States.

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