Construction Coordinator

Ritter Communications•Forney, TX

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Construction Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all construction activities including but not limited to design, permitting, building, and cutover of OSP projects. The Construction Coordinator must be highly detailed, communicative, collaborative, task driven and comfortable working with technology. This role requires self-motivation and strong project coordination experience to contribute to all areas of expertise with various cross-functional teams.

Requirements

Knowledge of company policies and procedures
Knowledge of telecommunications network design and construction practices
Knowledge of various operating systems, Word, Excel, Explorer, and Outlook
Strong organization and time management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with exceptional attention to details
Proficient in the use of appropriate project management reporting and tracking software
Reacts to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently
Flexible during times of change
Persuasive, encouraging, and motivating
Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, and other departments
Ability to shift priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Ability to defuse tension among project teams, should it arise
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial
Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative, collaborative environment is essential
Ability to travel for business requirements must possess a valid Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record, must pass DOT certification
High School diploma or equivalent required
three years of OSP construction work experience and/or demonstrated proficiency equal to job knowledge skills and abilities required

Responsibilities

Tracks project objectives by reviewing tasks, conferring with management, and communicating with contractors
Conduct quality control inspections as needed to ensure work completed follows Ritter construction guidelines
Assign tasks to internal and external teams including contractor resources
Supports construction Manager and Supervisor in the field with newly acquired information and updates of progress
Participates in project calls and provides updates where applicable
Collects updates from construction contractors in the field and provides status reports
Reports on specific project milestones, risks, and issues
Communicate with all teams involved and drive progress for each project
Manages data within proprietary software
Interacts daily with stakeholders to interpret their needs and requirements
Checks and responds to emails
Able to work necessary hours as required to meet project deadlines
Travels to customer sites, project areas, business related events, and other Ritter Communications locations as required
Other related duties and projects assigned