Electric & Telecom Construction Coordinator

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health plans

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

401k with up to a 4% company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Holidays and paid time off

Payroll savings plan

Charitable matching gift program

Employee referral bonus program

Employee Educational Scholarship

Davey Family Scholarship

20% discount on all Davey services

Cell phone discounts

Vehicle purchase discount program

Job summary

Davey Resource Group, Inc. seeks a Construction Coordinator to oversee electric and/or communication construction projects, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and budget adherence.

You will coordinate with pole owners, subcontractors, and engineers, review designs, manage permits, track progress, prepare estimates, and generate project reports. This role includes on-site/off-site work and travel up to 75% with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Required: High-school diploma with a minimum of 3 years electric utility or telecommunications industry experience or a Bachelor's degree in engineering (or related technical field) with 1 year of industry experience.
• Required: Obtain and maintain professional certificates and licenses commensurate with project requirements.
• Required: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, Google Workspace, and data entry.
• Required: Strong communication skills including written and verbal. Read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Required: Perform moderately complex arithmetic computations.
• Required: Apply understanding to carry out detailed instructions. Identify, address, and resolve problems involving multiple variables and varied situations.
• Required: Valid driver’s license with clean MVR. Must pass Davey Driver’s Safety Course.
• Preferred: CAD/Outside Plant design software, PLA software, and other work management software.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction, or related technical field from an accredited college.
• Preferred: 5 years prior electric utility or telecommunications industry experience.
• Preferred: Electric hazard identification, equipment identification, or similar.
• Preferred: OSHA 1910.269 training (provided)

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication and coordination between engineering stakeholders, subcontractors, and the electrical pole owner.
• Resolve any discrepancies or issues related to work duties, assignments, or tasks.
• Track the status of ongoing work and oversee the financial aspects of the projects, ensuring milestones are achieved.
• Review construction designs for accuracy and create construction estimates using a predefined template that calculates final project costs.
• Plan and execute daily tasks, ensuring quality standards within time and budget constraints.
• Distribute bid requests to the approved contractor list.
• Prepare, organize, analyze, and report post-construction inspection results.
• Monitor the progress of pending estimates, ensuring timely completion and approval.
• Provide updates and reports on project activities to key stakeholders.
• Generate material reservations once the job has been paid by the applicant.
• Identify the need for permits and work with authorities to procure them.
• Complete job closure in the work request software after tasks are finalized.
• Maintain safety and professionalism across all aspects of the project.
• Ensure proper care and maintenance of vehicles and equipment, including inspections.
• React safely in emergency situations.
• Participate in training events as assigned.
• Travel 25% for on-site job duty training, projects, or meetings.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Data entry

Strong communication

Arithmetic computations

Valid driver’s license

Problem solving

Reading comprehension

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

High school diploma

Tools

CAD/Outside Plant

PLA software

Work management software

Job description

Davey Resource Group, Inc. seeks a Construction Coordinator to oversee electric and/or communication construction projects, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and budget adherence.

You will coordinate with pole owners, subcontractors, and engineers, review designs, manage permits, track progress, prepare estimates, and generate project reports. This role includes on-site/off-site work and travel up to 75% with comprehensive benefits.