Construction Coordinator

Greenlight Networks; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenlight Networks is seeking a Construction Coordinator to oversee our expanding fiber network. You will manage construction schedules, coordinate with contractors, and track progress to ensure projects stay on time and on budget while aligning with company standards.

You will analyze data, address field challenges, and collaborate with internal teams, contractors, and utility partners to drive projects to successful completion in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in construction coordination, project coordination, telecommunications, or related field.
• Experience managing construction schedules, contractors, or field operations.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable presenting updates to leadership and cross-functional groups.
• Ability to operate within multiple online database or tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and review construction requests; assess risk and impact
• Develop project plans, define task sequencing, and establish work schedules
• Assign projects within database systems to contractors and stakeholders
• Track and report deployment activity to Construction leadership
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure job intervals are met
• Conduct project site visits as needed
• Review and approve material requests and contractor awards
• Identify alternative solutions when project plans shift or encounter challenges
• Provide regular status updates and reporting to management
• Support implementation of construction build plans across multiple neighborhoods

Skills

Construction coordination

Project coordination

Telecommunications

Data analysis

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Multitasking

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

About the Organization Deliver an exceptional experience. Make a real impact. Grow with us.
At Greenlight Networks, we're not just building a network-we're building stronger, more connected communities. Founded in 2011, Greenlight Networks designs, builds, and operates a high-speed fiber-optic network delivering internet speeds up to 8 Gigabits per second to homes and small businesses. Today, we serve more than 225,000 homes and nearly 10,000 businesses across New York, with continued expansion into Pennsylvania and Baltimore.
Our mission is to connect our communities by delivering the best internet experience and providing our customers the freedom to work, play, and live without limits!

Category Construction

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Location(s) Binghamton, NY, Albany, NY, Lehigh Valley, PA (Accounting Use ONLY)

Description

Position Overview:

Greenlight Networks is actively recruiting a Construction Coordinator to support our expanding fiber network. This role plays a critical part in overseeing new fiber construction, make-ready coordination, contractor management, and construction change management. This is more than a scheduling role — we are looking for someone who can analyze data, address field challenges, and help drive projects to successful completion. You will collaborate with internal crews, contractors, engineering teams, and utility partners to ensure projects stay on schedule, on budget, and aligned with company standards.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Analyze and review construction requests; assess risk and impact
• Develop project plans, define task sequencing, and establish work schedules
• Assign projects within database systems to contractors and stakeholders
• Track and report deployment activity to Construction leadership
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure job intervals are met
• Conduct project site visits as needed
• Review and approve material requests and contractor awards
• Identify alternative solutions when project plans shift or encounter challenges
• Provide regular status updates and reporting to management
• Support implementation of construction build plans across multiple neighborhoods

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in construction coordination, project coordination, telecommunications, or related field
• Experience managing construction schedules, contractors, or field operations
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving capabilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Comfortable presenting updates to leadership and cross-functional groups
• Ability to operate within multiple online database or tracking systems

Preferred Skills:

• Telecommunications or fiber optic network construction experience
• Familiarity with outside plant (OSP) construction phases and terminology
• Experience supporting technical or infrastructure-based services
• Background in make-ready coordination or utility partnership management
• Experience in consumer-driven or high-growth operational environments
• Experience working with GIS, construction tracking systems, or contractor management tools

Work Environment:

• Combination of office and field work
• Occasional site visits required
• Fast-paced, high-growth construction environment

Compensation:

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary range for this role is between $63,000 – $80,000. The actual salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at www.greenlightnetworks.com/careers/.

EOE Statement
Greenlight Networks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Greenlight Networks is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and maintaining a workplace free from unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation. All employment decisions are based on legitimate business needs, job requirements, individual qualifications and performance, without regard to age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, religious affiliation, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, the presence of any physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Greenlight Networks provides reasonable accommodations as required by law and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment or retaliation.

Part Time Hours None Specified

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