Broadband HFC Construction Coordinator

Fiber Network Services Inc.; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the communications sector is seeking a skilled In-house Construction Coordinator to join their Frederick team. This role involves overseeing various HFC and Broadband projects, ensuring quality control, and managing contractor interactions. The company values diversity and encourages professional growth, offering a positive work environment. If you're passionate about construction and eager to make an impact in the Broadband Fiber industry, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that prioritizes safety, efficiency, and client satisfaction in every project.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in HFC or similar outside network plant construction.
• Strong understanding of fiber and coax outside network plant.

Responsibilities

• Perform walkouts pre/post-construction and verify as-builts.
• Manage project lifecycles, track contractors, and submit final invoicing.
• Provide weekly reports to management on construction activity.

Skills

HFC construction experience

Leadership skills

Customer service acumen

Organizational skills

Fluent English

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Fiber Network Services (FNS) is a communications contractor specializing in the construction of fiber optic and broadband cable networks. With Master Construction Agreements with Cox Communications, Comcast Cable, Segra, Suddenlink, Windstream, and RCN in the States of Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio, Tennessee, Florida, New Hampshire, and in Washington D.C., we are a trusted resource for construction and maintenance of 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 Frederick, MD team. You will be involved and have oversight on many types of HFC/Broadband projects including: BAU, spans, relos, Node splits, Hyperbuild, Newbuild, Metro-E, etc.

We are committed to providing a positive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages professional growth and development.

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

Qualifications:

• Must have 3+ 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
• Education: High School diploma or G.E.D.
• d2sphere experience a plus.

If you have a passion for construction work and are ready to take on a new challenge in the Broadband Fiber industry, please apply today by submitting your resume. We look forward to hearing from you!