Construction Coordinator

Position Overview & Purpose

The Coordinator, Construction will help deploy our state-of-the-art fiber network, coordinating with contractors, customers, property managers and various other parties on construction projects.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee, track, and report on the progress and quality of work being performed by our construction contractors
• Proactively engage with residents to address concerns during construction
• Report on project status in the field and proactively works to manage and escalate issues as needed
• Coordinate with clients and property managers to survey and manage construction for business installations
• Survey and manage construction for Multi-unit dwellings (MDUs)
• Conduct site surveys for network changes and business customers
• Coordinate/manage locate companies, DOT and power companies as needed to achieve objectives
• Manage relocation projects
• Attend contractor meetings and calls as necessary
• Implement new process and procedures as set forth by the construction department
• Coordinate and communicate schedules with internal teams (e.g. Sales and Service Delivery)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to communicate at all levels of the organization with a high level of professionalism
• Ability to appropriately prioritize and manage multiple requests at once and consistently meet deadlines
• Organized, detailed, and reliable approach to work
• Proactive and resourceful with strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Versatility and willingness to work within constantly changing priorities
• Positive and can-do attitude with a sustained high level of enthusiasm
• Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills.

Basic Qualifications & Competencies

• At least 3 years’ experience in project coordination or similar
• 10+ years in cable or other telecommunications underground fiber construction
• Strong knowledge of OSP design and construction methods
• Strong knowledge standard permitting standards and right-of-way standard practices
• Experience managing contractors and coordinating multi-site construction projects
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Office programs.
• Ability to learn and navigate various internal systems with limited training
• Must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.

Physical Demands & Working Environment

• Walking- up to 80%
• Standing- up to 80%
• Reaching- up to 10%
• Lifting and/or bending- up to 10%
• Work environment- indoors and outdoors
• Able to lift up 45 pounds
• Travel: 10%