Facilities Project Coordinator

Classification: Engineering Project Coordinator

Work Hours: 40+ hours / week: M - F; some nights and weekends

About KUB: KUB is one of the largest public utilities in the country providing safe, reliable, and affordable electric, gas, water, wastewater, and fiber services to more than 520,000 customers in Knoxville and parts of seven surrounding counties. We are looking for employees who want to be a part of a mission-driven organization with strong values that support a skilled, diverse, and inclusive workforce.

About the Role: Are you someone who keeps things organized and running efficiently? Do you enjoy managing projects, working with vendors, improving processes, and ensuring every detail is handled? If so, this could be a great opportunity for you. This role supports KUB’s facilities by overseeing operational service contracts across electrical, plumbing, mechanical, structural, landscaping, janitorial, environmental, and safety areas. You’ll collaborate closely with KUB personnel and contractors through planning, design, renovations, construction, maintenance, and ongoing facility operations. Responsibilities include evaluating and improving service contracts, ensuring projects are completed on time and meet specifications, monitoring building systems for efficiency, managing leases and tenant improvements, and assisting with operations and maintenance and capital budgets. If you’re motivated by organization, problem-solving, and keeping operations on track, this position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact. Some weekend and off hours work is required.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements:

Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and / or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Physical demands for a specific position within this classification may vary and / or exceed those demands described above. Must be able to climb steps.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• One (1) to three (3) years of demonstrated experience in construction and/or projectmanagement or a related field

• General knowledge of project management

• Strong communication skills

• General knowledge of construction methodologies

• Valid driver's license

Please note that due to job responsibilities, KUB does not provide immigration sponsorship for and/or based on this position.

Preferred Requirements:

• 5+ years of related work experience in construction, energy, or facilities management

• Prior experience leading, supervising, or inspecting

• Ability to manage multiple projects/assignments

• 2+ years of experience with projects involving HVAC systems, Building Maintenance and Remodeling, General Construction, and Facilities

• Ability to read construction drawings and understand technical aspects of construction

Selection Process

About the Selection Process:

Phase 1 – Apply online at www.kub.org

Phase 2 – Experience, training, and education evaluation

Phase 3 – Interview with department representatives

Phase 4 – Written, performance, and behavioral exercises

Phase 5 – Background Investigation

Phase 6 – Physical assessment and/or drug screen*

• KUB is part of the Tennessee Drug Free Workplace Program

If special accommodations are needed at any phase of the selection process, please notify Human Resources in advance.

Knoxville Utilities Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer