Construction Coordinator - Route Based

Project Resources Group; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision plans

Company-paid short-term disability

401(k) plan with safe-harbor match

Supplemental life insurance

Job summary

Project Resources Group in Columbus, OH is seeking an outside plant route-based Construction Coordinator to be the eyes and ears on the ground for our fiber networks.

You will drive an assigned route, monitor risk, review 811 tickets and maps, and provide first-level field support to prevent failures. If you enjoy outdoor work, long drives, and solving problems in the field, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• A valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• Reliable personal vehicle in good condition.
• Dependability and punctuality on every shift.
• Sharp attention to detail on tickets, maps, and prints.
• Ability to work independently in the field.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and reporting tools.
• Familiarity with underground utilities and local dig laws a plus.

Responsibilities

• Receive daily assignments and plan your route.
• Drive an assigned fiber route on a recurring basis with significant windshield time.
• Visit and monitor existing fiber routes to spot risks.
• Review 811 locate tickets, maps, and prints to stay ahead of digging activity.
• Provide first-level field support to mitigate minor issues.
• Log and elevate changes in infrastructure along the route.
• Report to the field to verify quality, accuracy, and adherence to the SOW.
• Communicate clearly with colleagues, customers, contractors, and homeowners.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Reliable personal vehicle

Dependability

Attention to detail

Independent field work

Outdoor work ability

Microsoft Office

Maps and tickets review

Tools

Microsoft Office

Maps & tickets tools

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 elevate 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.
• 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, $30-$36/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.