Electrical Construction Coordinator - Transmission & Distribution - Eastern Pennsylvania

Orbital Career•Philadelphia, PA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Orbital is seeking an Electrical Construction Coordinator who possesses Electrical Transmission or Distribution experience to join the Electric Services Construction Coordinator Program based in Eastern Pennsylvania. We are primarily seeking candidates who reside in the greater Philadelphia area, or eastern Pennsylvania at a minimum. The role will entail planning and coordinating construction activities for a designated project to ensure the goals and objectives of the project are accomplished within the project schedule and budget constraints by performing the duties listed below. Each Coordinator is assigned to one specific project for an extended period of time. The assigned project area can be located anywhere within the client’s Electric Services territory. Projects are assigned to Coordinators based on geographical location, skill level, and experience.

Requirements

HS Diploma or equivalent
5 Years Relevant Construction / Maintenance Experience
Must exhibit strong written and verbal communication capabilities.
Must be competent in basic computer programs (Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe).
Must be organized, self-motivated, and detail oriented.
Must be able to work well in a group setting and manage simultaneous tasks.
Must be willing to travel as needed.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and personal vehicle to frequent construction sites.
This position requires the ability to pass a post-offer drug (including marijuana) and alcohol test in compliance with Federal regulations and is also subject to random testing as a condition of continued employment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Similar preferred
Experience in Commercial / Industrial T&D or Experience in Management Preferred
May have a background in structural, mechanical, or electrical (preferred) construction / engineering but must at a minimum be familiar with construction prints/drawings.
OSHA 10 hour and MEA specific training is beneficial

Responsibilities

Provide safety oversight in an effort to ensure compliance with all safety procedures at site.
Report safety compliance issues and safety incidents to client’s construction manager and Orbital supervisor.
Work with construction supervision and on-site safety personnel to stop unsafe construction activities.
Participate in construction activity planning, pre-construction drawing reviews, and overall constructability reviews.
Inspect construction site and complete pre-construction checklist tasks.
Ensure necessary permits (local, state, environmental, etc.) and site/job specific plans (environmental, safety, etc.) are in place, signed, and posted at the job site.
Inspect work to ensure that all safety and environmental policies are being followed and that the project is being constructed per the applicable specifications, drawings, and permits.
Manage communication with construction crew(s), client project manager, and engineering to resolve all queries (Requests for Information or RFI’s) that may inhibit construction progress.
Identify field-purchased material needs and communicate those needs to the client Construction Manager in writing.
Order materials and rental equipment as necessary and coordinate deliveries.
Inventory materials and identify shortages as the project progresses in order to prevent delays in schedule.
Prepare Daily Log Reports that indicate progression of project to outline deficiencies in schedule, track completed construction activities, highlight safety incidents, and monitor compliance of work with specifications/drawings.
Maintain redline construction drawing markups.
Complete weekly safety audits.
Communicate scope changes.
Confirm utility locates.
Sign crew timesheets.
Occasionally climb ladders and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.