Construction Coordinator - Route Based

Project Resources Group; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Short-term disability (company-paid)

401(k) plan with safe-harbor match

Supplemental life insurance

Job summary

Project Resources Group is seeking a route-based Construction Coordinator to oversee field operations on fiber networks. You will plan routes, drive daily, monitor routes for risks, and coordinate with clients, contractors, and homeowners to prevent outages.

The role requires a valid driver's license, a reliable vehicle, and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather. You will report findings, support outage responses, and ensure quality under the project scope.

Qualifications

• : Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle with insurance meeting state requirements.
• : Dependability and punctuality in field assignments.
• : Comfort with outdoor work in all weather conditions.
• : Physical ability to walk, bend, sit, stand, climb stairs, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• : Strong written and verbal communication; ability to adapt to different audiences.

Responsibilities

• : Receive daily assignments and plan route.
• : Drive assigned fiber route with significant windshield time.
• : Monitor existing fiber routes; watch for risks.
• : Review 811 tickets, maps, and prints to anticipate excavation activity.
• : Provide first-level issue mitigation and report changes along the route.
• : Respond to outages and verify work quality with the field team.

Skills

Route planning

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication skills

Independent field work

Outdoor work

Fiber engineering basics

Understanding of underground utilities

Microsoft Office proficiency

Driving

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.

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 — monitoring 811 tickets, running an assigned route, staying alert to what's happening around it, responding to outages, 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 escalat
• Log and expand any changes in infrastructure or conditions along the route.
• Respond to network outages as necessary.
• 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

• Must possess a valid and current driver's license, a reliable personal vehicle suitable for representing the company, and auto insurance meeting both federal and state requirements, with minimum auto liability coverage of 100/300/100 for bodily injury and property damage. Mileage is reimbursed for work-related driving at the current IRS-approved standard mileage reimbursement 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, $31-$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.