Construction Coordinator

LiveOak Fiber LLC; Niceville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major telecommunications company is seeking a Coordinator for Construction to deploy a state-of-the-art fiber network in Florida. This role involves overseeing construction projects, managing contractor schedules, ensuring quality, and engaging with the community. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in telecommunication construction and proven leadership skills.

Benefits

100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision benefits

Bonus potential

Qualifications

• 10+ years in telecommunications underground fiber construction.
• Strong knowledge of OSP design and construction methods.
• Experience managing contractors and coordinating multi-site projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and report on construction quality.
• Engage with residents regarding construction.
• Coordinate with clients and manage construction schedules.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are excited to add this position to our growing team! LiveOak Fiber employees enjoy 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as bonus potential. At LiveOak Fiber, you will be part of a team that values your ideas, contributions, and career growth. Our offices are located just minutes from the beautiful Emerald Coast of Florida and the gorgeous Golden Isles of Georgia. The following is an overview of the role and what we are looking for in a successful candidate.

Headquartered in the Emerald Coast of Florida and Golden Isles of Georgia, LiveOak Fiber is on a mission to bring world-class broadband to the homes and businesses of the Emerald Coast of Florida and the Golden Isles of Georgia. The company is committed to investing in the communities they serve by delivering modern digital infrastructure needed to improve the quality of life and drive economic growth. The new network will bring fiber-based broadband to homes and businesses, ensuring access to affordable and reliable digital infrastructure to these traditionally underserved markets.

Position Overview & Purpose

The Coordinator, Construction will help deploy our state-of-the-art fiber network, coordinating with contractors, customers, property managers and various other parties on construction projects.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

·Oversee, track, and report on the progress and quality of work being performed by our construction contractors

·Proactively engage with residents to address concerns during construction

·Report on project status in the field and proactively works to manage and escalate issues as needed

·Coordinate with clients and property managers to survey and manage construction for business installations

·Conduct site surveys for network changes and business customers

·Coordinate/manage locate companies, DOT and power companies as needed to achieve objectives

·Manage relocation projects

·Attend contractor meetings and calls as necessary

·Implement new process and procedures as set forth by the construction department

·Coordinate and communicate schedules with internal teams (e.g. Sales and Service Delivery)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

·Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to communicate at all levels of the organization with a high level of professionalism

·Ability to appropriately prioritize and manage multiple requests at once and consistently meet deadlines

·Organized, detailed, and reliable approach to work

·Proactive and resourceful with strong problem-solving and analytical skills

·Versatility and willingness to work within constantly changing priorities

·Positive and can-do attitude with a sustained high level of enthusiasm

·Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills.

·Proficiency with standard computer software and programs, with a willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies as needed

Basic Qualifications & Competencies

·10+ years in cable or other telecommunications underground fiber construction

·Strong knowledge of OSP design and construction methods

·Experience managing contractors and coordinating multi-site construction projects

·Ability to work overtime as needed

·Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Office programs.

·Ability to learn and navigate various internal systems with limited training

·Must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.

Physical Demands & Working Environment

·Walking- up to 80%

·Standing- up to 80%

·Reaching- up to 10%

·Lifting and/or bending- up to 10%

·Work environment- indoors and outdoors

·Able to lift up 45 pounds

·Travel: 10%

STATEMENT

The qualification requirements, physical demands, and work environment characteristics described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job successfully.

This job description in no way states or implies that the essential duties described are the only responsibilities involved in the position. The employee is required to follow any other instruction and to perform any other duties by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

This job description in no way states or implies a contract of employment. LiveOak Fiber reserves the right to modify this job description at their discretion at any time and will notify the employee of the change.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. At LiveOak Fiber, we are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to promote inclusiveness in everything we do.We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. LiveOak Fiber is also committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Our workplace is committed to promoting a safe and healthy environment for all employees. Therefore, we maintain a drug-free workplace policy to ensure the well-being and productivity of our team.