Construction Coordinator - Fairmont, MN

Midco; Fairmont (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Midco is seeking a Construction Coordinator to direct all phases of construction activity in the Midwest, serving as the company’s representative with vendors, customers, and regulatory officials.

You will schedule, plan, monitor progress and ensure safety and quality across projects, collaborating with municipalities, landowners, and contractors to keep timelines and compliance on track.

Qualifications

• Direct all phases of construction activity.
• Coordinate with vendors, customers, and regulatory officials.
• Schedule and plan construction projects to meet goals and deadlines.
• Monitor progress, quality, safety, and compliance across projects.
• Collaborate with public authorities on permit requirements.

Responsibilities

• Engage in Construction team efforts to maintain, expand and upgrade Midco's regional network.
• Schedule and plan all phases of construction projects to meet established goals and deadlines.
• Monitor progress, quality, safety, and compliance for each project.
• Collaborate with State, County, City, Townships, and other entities on permit requirements.
• Obtain private easements from landowners.
• Create Project Summaries and ensure projects are closed timely, with all excess materials returned to Materials Management.
• Create Purchase Orders and Change Orders and issue to contractors.
• Oversee activities of outside contractors and internal staff related to various construction projects.
• Inspect work in progress and work completed for compliance and quality assurance.
• Read, comprehend, and utilize cable system maps and plans.
• Assist in preparing site surveys.
• Prepare asbuilts and update maps accurately and in a timely manner.
• Locate existing underground cable.

Skills

Project scheduling

Vendor coordination

Permitting

Safety procedures

Communication

Reading maps

Tools

Compass system

Job description

Midco is working to connect communities across the Midwest to faster speeds and better services, and as part of the Midco construction team you can play a role in making that happen. As a Construction Coordinator you will direct all phases of construction activity while engaging in the construction team's efforts to maintain, expand and upgrade Midco's fiber network. You'll be Midco's professional representative when interacting with vendors, customers and regulatory officials. This is more than a project manager, you'll be out in the field working side-by-side with the team bringing faster, more reliable internet services to your friends and neighbors in the communities we serve.

The ideal candidate for this position will be located within a 30 mile radius of Fairmont or Wabasha, MN.

Job Summary:

As a Construction Coordinator, you will direct all phases of construction activity and serve as Midco's professional representative when interacting with vendors, customers, and regulatory officials. Responsibilities include scheduling and planning construction projects, monitoring progress and compliance, and collaborating with various entities on permit requirements. Position leveling ranges from Construction Coordinator to Construction Coordinator III, based on experience and certifications.

Responsibilities:

• Engage in Construction team efforts to maintain, expand and upgrade Midco's regional network.
• Schedule and plan all phases of construction projects to meet established goals and deadlines.
• Monitor progress, quality, safety, and compliance for each project.
• Collaborate with State, County, City, Townships, and other entities on permit requirements and requests, and attend related meetings, including those with utility companies.
• Obtain private easements from landowners.
• Create Project Summaries and ensure projects are closed timely, with all excess materials returned to Materials Management.
• Create Purchase Orders and Change Orders and issue to contractors.
• Oversee activities of outside contractors and internal staff related to various construction projects.
• Inspect work in progress and work completed for compliance and quality assurance. Complete the appropriate paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.
• Read, comprehend, and utilize cable system maps and plans.
• Assist in preparing site surveys.
• Prepare asbuilts and update maps accurately and in a timely manner.
• Locate existing underground cable.
• Ensure all project documents are complete in their entirety, placed in Compass, and kept current.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Midco's safety program by enforcing safety rules and procedures, wearing appropriate safety apparel (e.g., hard hats, safety vests, OSHA-approved boots), and operating all equipment safely.
• Operate and drive a company vehicle in compliance with all Midco policies and procedures, ensuring safety, efficiency, and adherence to traffic laws. Maintain vehicle cleanliness and ensure regular maintenance and repairs are conducted as scheduled to uphold a professional image.