Construction Project Coordinator I

Sonic Internet + Phone•Bellflower, CA

1d•$25 - $28•Remote

About The Position

The Project Coordinator I is responsible for aiding in the coordination of the day to day project management activities throughout all phases of Sonic’s Plant Construction projects, while promoting Sonic's core values of outstanding customer service, quality, security and integrity.

Requirements

Proficient with Word/Excel/Outlook/Adobe PDF
Experience / knowledge of State, Highway Department, Railway & Municipal requirements for construction permitting processes as requested.
Problem Solving- Identifies and resolves problems in timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional situations.
Technical Skills- Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with team members.
Customer Service- Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
Interpersonal Skills- Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new
Oral Communication- Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in
Written Communication- Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written
Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational
Knowledge/Experience – AT&T, PG&E, or Aerial Utility construction.

Responsibilities

Understanding of the fundamentals of a construction project lifecycle as it pertains to utilities (pre-engineering, engineering, construction, and post-construction activities)
Understanding of permitting process for aerial and underground construction (including durations, extensions, permitting, traffic control requirements, etc.)
General understanding of the fundamentals of aerial and underground construction, and process of transitioning between the two methods, importance of continuity in network construction.
Ability to interface with numerous municipal building and roadway departments to complete permit application requests, coordinate work inspections and secure project completion approvals as requested.
Prepare purchase order requests and monitor associated construction tracking
Prepare and track check requests.
Deliver completed permit applications and fees to various Agencies Having Jurisdiction to secure construction permits.
Ability to learn and implement AT&T and PG&E paperwork processes and procedures.
Assist with the preparation of SOW documents as requested.
Assist with the permitting process as requested (Both pole owner attachment and AHJ Encroachment permits)
Schedule traffic control and no parking signs
Monitor expiration date of permits and request extensions as necessary to facilitate construction activities.
Manage the Closeout process (file NOCs, As-Builts, Closing Permits, CPUC Filing, PG&E Permits, & AT&T Permits. etc)
Review as-built drawings to verify quantities for billing.
Create and send construction notices prior to construction, build and Test & Treat, set up PBX number
Coordinate with IT and Logistics to issue contractor ID badges/magnets/vests, etc.
Prepare and submit map requests (ATT, GIS, Cable Pulls, Etc.)
Push JIRA Workflows and upload related project files to SharePoint or J drive as appropriate