Construction Coordinator - Route Based
About The Position
PRG is seeking an outside plant expert for a route-based Construction Coordinator role. The coordinator serves as an on-the-ground monitor for clients' fiber networks, regularly driving an assigned route, reviewing 811 tickets and construction activity, responding to outages, and identifying and mitigating issues before they escalate. The role involves substantial daily driving and working outdoors in all weather conditions, with field visits to verify work performed under the scope of work. The coordinator works independently while communicating with colleagues, customers, contractors, and homeowners.
Requirements
- Valid, current driver's license, reliable personal vehicle suitable for representing the company, and auto insurance meeting federal and state requirements, including minimum auto liability coverage of 100/300/100 for bodily injury and property damage.
- Dependability and punctuality.
- Strong attention to detail, particularly when reviewing tickets, maps, and prints.
- Ability to work independently in the field with minimal day-to-day supervision.
- Willingness and ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Ability to walk extensively, bend, sit, stand, climb stairs, and lift up to 50 lbs. throughout the day.
- Computer proficiency, including comfort with Microsoft tools for reporting and communication.
- Strong understanding of fiber engineering fundamentals.
- Customer service skills and ability to interpret, communicate, and help deliver on client needs.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple assignments.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adjust communication to the audience.
- Ability to drive for substantial periods during the workday.
Nice To Haves
- Prior outdoor work experience.
- Working knowledge of underground utilities and local dig laws.
Responsibilities
- Receive daily assignments and plan the route.
- Drive an assigned fiber route on a recurring basis and monitor conditions along it.
- Watch for risks to existing fiber routes and infrastructure.
- Review 811 locate tickets, maps, and prints to anticipate nearby digging and construction activity.
- Provide first-level support for minor issues and mitigate potential failure points before they escalate.
- Respond to network outages as necessary.
- Log and escalate changes in infrastructure or conditions along the route.
- Visit field sites to verify the quality, accuracy, and adherence of work performed under the scope of work.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues, customers, contractors, and homeowners.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans for the employee and dependents, effective the first of the month following the start date.
- Company-paid short-term disability benefits after 1 year of service.
- 401(k) plan effective the first of the month following the start date, with a safe-harbor match after 1 year of service.
- Supplemental life insurance available for the employee and dependents.
- Paid time off and holiday pay.
- Monthly phone allowance.
- Mileage reimbursement for work-related driving at the current IRS-approved standard mileage reimbursement rate.
- Opportunity to earn an annual bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
