Fiber Construction Coordinator

LCUB; Tennessee; On-site; USD 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Supplemental retirement plan

Paid holidays and leave time

Life insurance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Lenoir City Utilities Board is seeking a Fiber Construction Coordinator to bridge office planning and field execution for its fiber network across Lenoir City, Loudon County, Farragut, and West Knoxville. The role involves tracking workflows, permits, contractor resources, and build quality, with emphasis on scheduling, communication, and data entry in a fast-paced environment.

You will work with in-house crews and external contractors, submit permits, coordinate with governing bodies, and help

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to read color-coded construction prints, schematics, and splice documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, QuickBase, Smartsheets.
• 1–2 years in a construction or operations environment.
• 1–2 years experience in fiber optic outside plant environments (aerial or underground).

Responsibilities

• Create and manage construction jobs in QuickBase.
• Organize daily activities for in-house crews and external contractors.
• Prepare work packages by submitting permits and documentation.
• Communicate with governing bodies, businesses, and residents about construction process.
• Submit permits and maintain regulatory approvals for active work areas.
• Perform pre-construction site walks to identify potential utility conflicts.
• Issue design blueprints to crews according to project schedule.
• Act as liaison between crews and management staff.
• Generate and distribute materials requestion sheets to the warehouse.
• Verify construction quality and adherence to design.
• Respond to damage claims and coordinate restoration efforts.
• Verify redlines are received and accurate before submittal to engineering.
• Participate in paid standby / on-call rotation (typically 1 week per month or less).

Skills

Scheduling

Communication

Data entry

Reading prints

Project coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates/Bachelors/Masters in Construction Management or Telecommunications

Tools

Microsoft 365 Suite

QuickBase

Smartsheets

Job description

Lenoir City Utilities Board, a municipal utility providing electric, water, wastewater, gas and fiber services to the Lenoir City, Loudon County, Farragut, and West Knoxville areas, is seeking a Fiber Construction Coordinator. This position plays a key role in the deployment of fiber infrastructure by bridging the gap between office planning and field execution. You will track daily workflows, secure necessary permits, allocate contractor resources, and verify build quality. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses strong scheduling, communication, and data entry capability.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Create and manage construction jobs within QuickBase tracking system.
• Organize daily activities for in-house crews and external contractors.
• Prepare work packages by submitting permits and assembling documentation.
• Communicate with governing bodies, businesses, and residents regarding construction process.
• Submit permits and maintain all regulatory approvals for all active work areas.
• Perform pre-construction site walks to identify potential utility conflicts.
• Issue design blueprints to crews according to project schedule.
• Act as liaison between crews and management staff.
• Generate and distribute materials requestion sheets to the warehouse.
• Verify construction quality and adherence to design.
• Respond to damage claims and ensure timely restoration efforts are carried out.
• Verify redlines are received and accurate before submittal to engineering.
• Participate in paid standby / on-call rotation (typically 1 week per month or less).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High school graduate or GED (general education degree).
• Hold a valid drivers license.
• Ability to read and interpret color-coded construction prints, schematics, and splice documentation.
• Ability to operate project software including Microsoft 365 Suite, QuickBase, Smartsheets.
• 1-2 years of experience in a construction or operations environment.
• 1-2 years of experience working in or supporting fiber optic outside plant environments (aerial or underground).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates/Bachelors/Masters degree in Construction Management, Telecommunications, or other related field.
• Fiber optic training and/or related certifications.
• 3-5 years of experience with fiber optic or other telecom project coordination.
• 3-5 years of experience working in or supporting fiber optic outside plant environments (aerial AND underground).
• Strong knowledge of fiber optic splicing, conduit design, boring and trenching methods. Particularly in FTTH (Fiber To The Home)

LCUB offers highly competitive salary and benefit packages including a company pension plan, supplemental retirement plan, paid holidays and leave time, life insurance, and family insurance that consists of medical, dental, and vision.

LCUB is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations in our employment practices. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.

LCUB is a participant in the Tennessee Drug-Free Workplace Program. All LCUB facilities and vehicles are tobacco-free.