Construction Coordinator - Route Based

Project Resources Group; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with safe-harbor match

Short-term disability

Supplemental life insurance

Mileage reimbursed

Job summary

Project Resources Group is seeking an outside plant expert to join as a route-based Construction Coordinator. You will be the eyes and ears on the ground for our clients' fiber networks, running an assigned route and staying alert to what’s happening around it to prevent small issues from becoming big ones.

If you enjoy being outdoors, behind the wheel, and solving problems in the field rather than at a desk, this role is built for you.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle required.
• Dependability, punctuality, and ability to work independently in the field.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills for client-facing duties.
• Comfort driving long distances and working outdoors in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Drive an assigned fiber route on a recurring basis with substantial windshield time.
• Visit and monitor existing fiber routes, mitigating risks before issues occur.
• Review locate tickets, maps, and prints to stay ahead of digging activity.
• Provide first-level support for minor issues and log changes in infrastructure.
• Report field activities to ensure quality and adherence to the SOW.
• Communicate clearly with colleagues, customers, contractors, and homeowners.

Skills

Driver's license

Reliable vehicle

Dependability

Attention to detail

Independence

Physical stamina

Outdoor work

MS Office

Customer service

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Tools

MS Office

Job description

As a leading provider ofconstruction management,outside plant damage assessment & recovery, business outsourcing and consulting services, PRG offers services within the cable, telephony, construction and utility industries, including:

• Back Office Processing
• Technical Support
• Network Infrastructure
• Project and Program Management
• Outside Plant Damage Cost Recovery Services

With 20+ offices and 825+ employees nationwide, we deliver industry-leading solutions with speed, accuracy, and expertise.

We're looking for an outside plant expert to join PRG as a route-based Construction Coordinator. In this role, you'll be the eyes and ears on the ground for our clients' fiber networks — running an assigned route, staying alert to what's happening around it, and keeping small issues from becoming big ones. If you like being outdoors, behind the wheel, and solving problems in the field rather than at a desk, this is built for you.

A DAY IN THE FIELD

• Receive your daily assignments and plan your route.
• Drive an assigned fiber route on a recurring basis — this is a route-based role with substantial daily windshield time, so comfort with long stretches of driving is a must.
• Visit and monitor existing fiber routes, watching for anything that could put the line at risk.
• Review and reference 811 locate tickets, along with maps and prints, to stay ahead of nearby digging and construction activity.
• Offer first-level support when minor issues come up, and work to mitigate potential failure points before they escape.
• Log and escalation any changes in infrastructure or conditions along the route.
• Report to the field to verify the quality, accuracy, and adherence of work performed under our scope of work (SOW).
• Communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues, customers, contractors, and homeowners.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• A valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
• A reliable, well-maintained personal vehicle in clean, professional condition — you're representing PRG and our clients out in the field, so how you show up matters. Mileage reimbursed at the current IRS-approved standard mileage rate.
• Personal auto insurance for business use at a level that meets or exceeds any state-level requirements.
• Dependability — you show up on time, every time, and can be counted on to get the job done.
• Sharp attention to detail, especially when reviewing tickets, maps, and prints.
• Comfort working independently in the field with minimal day-to-day supervision.
• Willingness and ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions — prior outdoor experience is a plus.
• Physical readiness to walk extensively, bend, sit, stand, climb stairs, and lift up to 50 lbs. throughout the day.
• Solid computer proficiency, including comfort with Microsoft tools for reporting and communication.
• Working knowledge of underground utilities and local dig laws is a plus.
• Strong understanding of fiber engineering fundamentals.
• Customer service instincts — you can interpret, communicate, and help deliver on client needs.
• Sharp organizational skills and the ability to prioritize across multiple assignments.
• Clear communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to adjust your delivery to your audience.
• A rain-or-shine mindset — the work continues regardless of weather.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Pay: Commensurate with experience, $28-$34/hour, plus the opportunity to earn an annual bonus.

• Medical, dental, and vision plans offered for you and your dependents, effective the first of the month following your start date.
• Company-paid short-term disability benefits after 1 year of service.
• 401(k) plan effective the first of the month following your start date, with a safe-harbor match after 1 year of service.
• Supplemental life insurance available for you and your dependents.