Construction Coordinator

Slicfiber; New York (NY); On-site; USD 24,796 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

Slicfiber is looking for a Construction Coordinator in New York City to supervise contractors and ensure compliance with traffic safety standards. This role includes scheduling, on-site inspections, and training staff on traffic control devices.

Key responsibilities also involve maintaining public communication and addressing any incidents that arise in work zones. A High School Diploma and valid Driver’s License are required for this position.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record.
• Experience working in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise contractors and schedule preliminary work.
• Inspect traffic control elements on-site.
• Train employees on traffic control device management.
• Maintain communication with the public.

Skills

Team collaboration

Situational awareness

Traffic control management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Traffic control devices

Job description

The Construction Coordinator supervises contractors by helping to schedule, organize preliminary work schedules; on-site ritually and routinely inspecting traffic control elements, modifying and teaching when necessary.

Assist in training to evaluate, select, place, and maintain traffic control devices.

Responsibilities

• Learn and understand the duties and responsibilities defined in NYSDOT 619 Standard Specifications and Highway Work permitting
• Situational awareness when SLIC and contractors work in proximity to traffic, especially in NYSDOT Right of Way, including the use of primary and secondary spotters on the ground in the work zone.
• Immediately address any shortcomings and incidents that occur within the work zone. Activities may include modifications to temporary traffic control, documenting incidents, providing a temporary spotter to protect the incident or suspending the work until the incident or failure to meet NYS 619 standards can be managed and or corrected.
• Oversee and train people that evaluate, select, place, and maintain traffic control devices.
• Keep the public well informed.
• Help educate SLIC Fiber Outside Plant Technicians responsible for NYSDOT ROW work zone compliance and safety. Achieve ATSSA (American Traffic Safety Services Association Flagger Certification) within a reasonable timeframe of hiring.
• Exhibit commitment and dedication to standards set forth by MUTCD and NYSDOT Supplemental Sections on Work Zone Traffic Control.
• Maintain Hard copy permits and plans to be kept on site, access digital copies.
• Pre-construction meetings and/or telecommunications with all contractors and NYSDOT prior to work beginning to share ideas on how and when work will occur, align site plans, scope, and sequence across all necessary parties and the public.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience working in a team environment
• Must possess a Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record

Salary Description

$18.00 -$23.00 per hour based on experience