Project Expeditor (Distribution) Florida

Quanta Services•Lakeland, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Irby Construction Company is seeking a Project Expeditor for their distribution projects in Florida. This role is crucial for coordinating pre-construction field activities, ensuring that essential tasks like utility locates, right-of-way (ROW) access, vegetation clearing, and easement work are completed on schedule. This proactive approach allows construction crews to mobilize without delay. The Project Expeditor acts as the primary field-level liaison, connecting project managers, landowners, locate services, clearing contractors, and construction crews to facilitate smooth project execution.

Requirements

High school diploma required
2+ years in utility construction support, ROW/land coordination, locate coordination, or similar field-liaison role
Working knowledge of 811/One-Call locate processes and utility easement/ROW basics
Comfortable driving to multiple job sites and interacting directly with landowners
Strong organizational skills; able to track multiple sites/schedules simultaneously
Clear communicator, able to de-escalate landowner concerns and coordinate across internal/external teams
Valid driver's license and clean driving record required

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or relevant experience in construction, land services, or utility operations preferred

Responsibilities

Schedule and confirm utility locates (811/One-Call) for all upcoming work sites; verify locate marks before crew mobilization
Coordinate pre-site walks with project managers, foremen, and engineering to identify access issues, obstructions, or permitting gaps
Track right-of-way and easement status; follow up on outstanding landowner agreements, permissions, or notifications
Communicate with landowners regarding access, clearing schedules, and any concerns; escalate disputes to ROW/land agents as needed
Schedule and monitor vegetation clearing crews; verify clearing scope matches engineering/ROW requirements before crews arrive
Maintain a tracking log/status board of locates, easements, and clearing progress per job, flagging at-risk sites to project managers
Coordinate with permitting (municipal, DOT, environmental) to confirm approvals are in place ahead of construction
Verify site readiness (access, locates, clearing, permits) before handoff to construction crews; communicate go/no-go status
Resolve or escalate field conflicts (locate discrepancies, landowner pushback, access blockages, weather delays)
Maintain accurate records in project tracking/ERP systems

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Coverage – Multiple BCBS medical plan options, all with in-network preventive care covered at no cost, the same nationwide provider network, and access to virtual care for primary care, dermatology, general medical needs, and mental health support.
Prescription Drug Coverage included with all medical plans, plus tools and advocacy support to help manage healthcare costs.
Dental & Vision Coverage – Dental plans with 100% coverage for preventive care and orthodontia options for adults and children, plus vision coverage with annual exams and frame allowances.
Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts – HSA options with Fidelity, Healthcare FSA, Limited Purpose FSA, and Dependent Care FSA (up to $7,500) to help you save on eligible healthcare and dependent expenses.
401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match – Immediate eligibility and vesting, with a company match of 100% on the first 3% and 50% on the next 3% (up to 4.5% total match).
Life & Disability Insurance – Company-paid basic life and AD&D coverage, plus optional supplemental life insurance for employees and dependents.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage helps protect your income if you’re unable to work due to illness or injury.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Confidential mental health, financial, family, and wellbeing support available at no cost to you and your household.
Voluntary Benefits – Optional accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, identity theft protection, pet insurance, home/auto insurance, and long-term care coverage.
Employee Discounts & Community Support – Access to exclusive employee discounts and participation in Quanta Cares, a disaster relief fund supporting employees and families during times of need.