Construction Coordinator

Astound Broadband • Dallas, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

A Day in the Life of the Construction Coordinator: Performs pre-construction field inspection to ensure completion of make-ready and existing aerial facilities owned by various power, telephone and CATV companies. Responsible for working with and managing contractors, preparing detailed work prints, writing Job Cost estimates, and creating a bill of materials (BOM) for aerial and underground projects. Performs field review of upcoming projects to ensure accuracy and necessity of proposed field construction. Performs field inspections against invoices to ensure accuracy, ensure Astound specifications are met, and material usage is correct. Responsible for forecasting material needs and coordinating with Project Manager and Warehouse personnel. Provides regular project status reports to the Project Manager and Community Liaison Manager. Provides supervision and support to OSP Inspector. Responsible for coordinating with others to ensure the completion of make-ready work of existing aerial facilities owned by various power, telephone, and CATV companies. Responsible for the implementation of project contracts awarded by the Project Manager, preparing Notice to Proceed, and creating a bill of material for aerial and underground projects. Perform unit price negotiations with contractors when the scope of work is outside the standard price schedule. Responsible for forecasting material needs and coordinating with a purchasing manager. Provides weekly project status reports to the Director of Construction, Project Manager, and Community Liaison Manager. Drives a company vehicle in the course and scope of performing duties. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must have working knowledge and experience with aerial and underground CATV/telephone construction methods and procedures
• Must have experience with reading and interpreting construction prints
• Must have 3 -10 plus years experience building and maintaining communications networks
• Familiarity with AutoCAD is a must
• Must possess project management skills
• Ability to make decisions
• Ability to work with a limited amount of supervision
• Ability to read and interpret construction prints
• Valid driver license and satisfactory driving record per Fleet policy

Nice To Haves

• Certification for operating a bucket truck or pole climbing is preferred
• Experience in word processing and Excel spreadsheets and Microsoft Money preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs pre-construction field inspection to ensure completion of make-ready and existing aerial facilities owned by various power, telephone and CATV companies.
• Works with and manages contractors.
• Prepares detailed work prints.
• Writes Job Cost estimates.
• Creates a bill of materials (BOM) for aerial and underground projects.
• Performs field review of upcoming projects to ensure accuracy and necessity of proposed field construction.
• Performs field inspections against invoices to ensure accuracy, ensure Astound specifications are met, and material usage is correct.
• Forecasts material needs and coordinates with Project Manager and Warehouse personnel.
• Provides regular project status reports to the Project Manager and Community Liaison Manager.
• Provides supervision and support to OSP Inspector.
• Coordinates with others to ensure the completion of make-ready work of existing aerial facilities owned by various power, telephone, and CATV companies.
• Implements project contracts awarded by the Project Manager.
• Prepares Notice to Proceed.
• Performs unit price negotiations with contractors when the scope of work is outside the standard price schedule.
• Forecasts material needs and coordinates with a purchasing manager.
• Provides weekly project status reports to the Director of Construction, Project Manager, and Community Liaison Manager.
• Drives a company vehicle in the course and scope of performing duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan, with employer match
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• STD insurance
• Paid Time Off/Vacation: Starting at 80 hours per year, and increases based on tenure with the organization
• Floating Holiday: 40 hours per year
• Paid Holidays: 7 days per year
• Paid Sick Leave: Astound allows a number of paid sick hours per calendar year and varies based on state and/or local laws
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee discount program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED