Project Coordinator

Location: 

Nashville, TN, US, 37214

Lake Superior Consulting is seeking a Project Coordinator to join our team! 

 

Lake Superior Consulting (LSC) is a growing engineering company serving multiple energy markets. LSC provides Engineering Services, Integrity Management, and Embedded Servies to meet client needs.

The Project Coordinator will play a key role supporting LSC’s expanding Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) services. This program supports multiple clients across the United States who rely on LSC for trusted, high-quality inspection services. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, working alongside talented professionals to drive collaboration, innovation, and operational excellence that strengthen client partnerships and advance pipeline safety.

The successful candidate will work closely with project managers, engineers, technicians, and clients to coordinate project execution, manage information flow, and ensure high-quality delivery in a dynamic environment. This role requires someone who can learn technical scopes quickly, adapt to changes, drive communication across many teams, and stay organized while managing competing priorities. The ability to draft proposals and understand how project performance impacts business success will also be critical for this role.

This position serves as an excellent entry point into a project management career at LSC. The ideal candidate will be eager to learn, take initiative, and grow alongside the expanding NDE program. With engagement and demonstrated performance, this role provides a clear pathway to advance into project management positions and gain exposure to broader aspects of project execution and client delivery across the organization.

 

Responsibilities

Project Coordination & Execution

  • Draft and support proposal development for new and existing NDE projects, ensuring clarity of scope, schedule, and deliverables.
  • Assist with cost estimation, project setup, and contract documentation.
  • Develop, update, and maintain project schedules, resource plans, and cost tracking tools. Utilizing this information to provide consistent, timely project status reports.
  • Coordinate field activities and ensure documentation, operator qualifications, and client requirements are met.
  • Support project kickoffs and maintain consistent communication between project team members, supervisors, and other stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Manage smaller NDE projects from initiation through close-out, including progress tracking, invoicing, and closeout documentation.

Communication & Collaboration

  • Serve as a key point of contact between project managers, engineers, field technicians, clients, and internal stakeholders.
  • Ensure consistent, clear communication to maintain alignment on project expectations, deliverables, and timelines.
  • Support meeting coordination, documentation, and reporting to ensure project teams are informed and accountable.
  • Build strong working relationships that foster collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to success.

Reporting & Performance Tracking

  • Maintain accurate and current project cost, schedule, and scope documentation in accordance with LSC and customer standards.
  • Prepare and distribute regular project performance reports.
  • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and assist project managers in identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of consistent project reporting templates and tools across the NDE program.

Logistics & Resource Coordination

  • Work closely with resourcing and supervisor teams to schedule and secure personnel and NDE vehicles, tools, and materials.
  • Track equipment usage, availability, and mobilization to ensure operational readiness and efficiency.
  • Support coordination logistics, including travel, scheduling, and site access requirements.

Position Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education in a related field.
  • Minimum two years of experience supporting technical or field-based projects; experience with NDE or Integrity Management preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to shifting project needs.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills with high attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively across diverse teams.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Project) and general project management tools.
  • Strong customer-service mindset and collaborative approach.
  • Ability to travel up to 25% as project needs require.

Physical Requirements & Demands

  • Ability to work in an office environment for extended periods and travel to field locations as needed.
  • Ability to work a standard work week and occasionally evenings or weekends to meet project milestones.
  • Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds and exposure to varied weather conditions.

Be Part of Something Bigger – Join the Team at Lake Superior Consulting!

At LSC, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with top-tier talent and take on meaningful projects in industries including Liquids and Natural Gas, Power, Mining, Water and Wastewater, Renewables, and Manufacturing.

If you’re driven, curious, and ready to grow your career while making a difference, we want to hear from you.

Lake Superior Consulting offers a competitive compensation package. The actual starting salary will be determined based on a variety of factors, including your skills, experience, and office/market location. The anticipated salary/hourly range for this position is $60,157-$82,717 per year.

Our benefits include: 

•    Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
•    Flexible work options
•    401K/Profit Sharing (6% company match)
•    Company paid life, AD&D, and short/long term disability
•    Paid time off (PTO)
•    Paid holidays (twelve per year)
•    Tuition reimbursement

Bias-Free Hiring Practices:

Lake Superior Consulting is proud to be an Equal Employment employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.


Nearest Major Market: Nashville