Project Coordinator ATBS

PPL Corporation•Allentown, PA

27d

About The Position

The Project Coordinator Attachment Telecom Business Services (ATBS) position is responsible for the administration and coordination of the Attachments and Make Ready process, the process which facilitates the attachments of Wireline and Wireless Communications to our electrical distribution poles. The Project Coordinator is the primary point of contact supporting the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) access timeline for pole attachments. This position oversees the daily operations of a variety of tasks required to support projects throughout their life cycle. This position works with regular guidance in own area of knowledge, conferring with supervision or other experts on unusual problems.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Mathematics or Science
2 to 4 years of related professional experience in a field such as Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or Business Administration.
Process-oriented, self-motivated Individual with demonstrated ability to complete multiple tasks effectively.
Ability to prioritize work assignments with flexibility to adjust to accommodate operational needs.
Working knowledge and proficiency with Word, Access, and Excel.
Familiarity with Work Management, GIS, Budget and Cost Control systems.
Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the Utility or Communications industries.
Demonstrated initiative and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Monitors and reviews applications to attach facilities to PPL poles for completeness and adherence to technical specifications including PPL standards, code and license agreements.
Works with internal and external resources to complete the survey, engineering, construction and billing required to complete projects within the FCC timelines and within budget.
Tracks cost and schedule progress for each project in the program. Produces reports on status and performance, as well as data for other reports created by other individuals and work groups.
Applies broad engineering principles to provide technical and cost-effective recommendations. When needed, engages subject matter experts for detailed technical solutions.
Facilitates weekly meetings to track progress on projects in all stages of life cycle.
Reviews and interprets contract language requirements.
Provides support to customers in all stages of the project life cycle.
Provides guidance and recommendations to other PPL employees and contractors in support of high quality, timely and cost-effective solutions related to attachments.
Builds knowledge of the organization's processes, customers and a broad understanding of the technical and engineering aspects of the equipment and facilities in the function's work scope.
Assists in the creation and testing of new procedures, software, standards and/or reports to support program.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards