Broadband HFC Construction Coordinator

Fiber Network Services Inc.; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fiber optic services company in Danville, VA, is seeking an experienced Construction Coordinator. The role involves overseeing HFC/Broadband projects, performing site inspections, and managing contractors. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience in relevant construction environments, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Benefits include health insurance, 401k, and a casual work environment.

Benefits

401k

Health insurance

Holidays

Sick leave

Vacation

Casual work environment

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in HFC or similar outside network plant construction.
• Strong leadership skills to mentor and influence subcontractors and vendors.
• Ability to prioritize and organize projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform walkouts pre/post-construction.
• Verify as-builts.
• Troubleshoot build-out issues in the field.
• Identify permitting requirements.
• Create and manage BOM.
• Provide weekly reports to management.

Skills

HFC construction experience

Leadership skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Understanding of fiber/coax network

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D

Tools

Microsoft tools

Job description

Fiber Network Services is a communications contractor offering a full range of fiber optic and cable network services. Servicing Cox Communications, Comcast Cable, Segra and Suddenlink in the States of Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee, Florida, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and in Washington D.C., we are a trusted resource for cabling and maintaining high-speed internet connectivity via fiber optic and coaxial systems.

FNS is looking to hire an experienced in-house Construction Coordinator to work with our Danville, VA team. You will be involved and have oversight on many types of HFC/Broadband projects including: BAU, spans, relos, Node splits, Newbuild, Fiber to the Home and Passive Optical Network Overlay, etc.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform walkouts pre/post-construction
• Verify as-builts
• Troubleshoot any build-out issues in the field
• Able to identify safe working conditions in an outside right-of-way environment
• Identify permitting requirements as needed
• Creating a bill of materials (BOM)
• Compile notice-to-proceed (NTP) packages for contractors
• Able to scope, plan and execute HFC projects to contractors and be able to track and manage project lifecycles, pay contractors, and submit to final client invoicing.
• Able to perform effective quality control of all project work performed
• Provide weekly reports to management on construction activity
• Follow-up with city municipalities regarding permitting issues

Job Requirements

• Must have 2+ years of hands-on experience in HFC or similar outside network plant construction
• Educated on local area dig laws
• Strong leadership skills to mentor and influence subcontractors and vendors
• Customer service acumen to interpret, communicate, and help deliver client needs
• Impressive ability to organize and prioritize projects
• Strong understanding of fiber and coax outside network plant
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft tools to create, manage, and present data and reporting to various stakeholders and management
• Interested and able to work overtime occasionally to meet project demands
• Must be able to walk extensively, sit, stand, and climb stairs throughout the day
• Possession of a valid driver's license
• Ability to pass a drug screening
• Ability to pass a background check
• Ability to speak fluent English
• High School diploma or G.E.D

ABLE TO PASS A DOT PHYSICAL

• 401k
• Health insurance
• Holidays
• Sick leave
• Vacation
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Casual work environment