Project Coordinator

Project Coordinator
Location: T3 (Denver, CO) OR 401/414 Minneapolis, MN OR Marshall Ops Center OR Center Point
Work Schedule: Onsite 3 days per week (Hybrid)
Duration: Long-term contract (multi-year project) – Immediate start
Travel: Occasional travel (approximately 2 times per year) Position Overview

Xcel Energy is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Project Coordinator to support a Lead Project Manager in executing and maintaining governance frameworks and core project coordination activities across a long-term, multi-year initiative.

This role is ideal for a candidate who demonstrates strong commitment, financial acumen, organizational discipline, and a positive, growth-oriented mindset. The Project Coordinator will receive structured guidance and training from an on-site strategic vendor partner and will have the opportunity to build long-term project management capabilities within a large enterprise environment.

• Support the Lead Project Manager in executing established program governance processes
• Assist in maintaining project schedules, timelines, deliverables, and documentation
• Participate in project meetings and capture detailed notes, action items, and follow-ups
• Ensure adherence to internal standards, processes, and reporting frameworks

• Assist in the development and tracking of project budgets
• Monitor actuals vs. forecast and support variance analysis
• Contribute to financial reporting and forecasting activities
• Track project-related expenses and resource allocations

• Help monitor personnel assignments, materials, and financial resources
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project records
• Develop and maintain reporting dashboards using tools such as Power BI

• Organize and maintain project documentation, contracts, reports, and meeting materials
• Ensure version control and documentation accuracy
• Coordinate communications between internal teams and vendor partners

• Collaborate with internal business teams and external vendor partners
• Identify potential project risks or issues and support solution development
• Participate in role‑specific training to strengthen PM competencies

• Strong team collaboration mindset and professional commitment
• Positive attitude with a strong willingness to learn and grow
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and MS Project)
• Experience or comfort working with Power BI and other reporting tools
• Solid understanding of financial concepts including budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking
• Critical thinking skills and ability to contribute to problem-solving discussions

• Detail-oriented and process-driven
• Comfortable working in structured governance environments
• Financially aware and data-driven
• Adaptable and proactive
• Interested in long-term growth within project management
• Comfortable working onsite in a collaborative team setting

41 - 55 USD hourly