Operations Coordinator

Jobtailor; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a proactive Telecom Project Coordinator in Massachusetts to support fiber maintenance, relocations, and overbuilds. You will assist with project implementation in pre- and post-construction stages and maintain schedules, costs, and reporting accuracy.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or 1–2 years of related experience, strong MS Office skills, and excellent communication across all organizational levels. Prior telecom exposure is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 1–2 years related experience or equivalent.
• Telecom experience preferred.
• Extreme attention to detail with accuracy.
• Excellent communicator across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to turn data into reports.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day functions supporting Fiber Maintenance, Relocation and Overbuilds.
• Support project implementation in pre-construction and post-construction environments.
• Maintain status reports documenting project schedules and project costs.
• Administer local contracts and ensure compliance with bonding, insurance, and generalized procedures.
• Coordinate projects with all levels of management.
• Track, report, and communicate on Outside Plant (OSP) project progress.
• Assist with cost actuals versus budget and maintain reporting and project tracker accuracy.
• Coordinate cable locate service contractors.
• Maintain tracking logs for capital, expense, and emergency restoration purchase requisitions.
• Manage incoming and outgoing materials inventory.
• Assist with general contractor coordination.
• Develop and maintain contact lists for Zayo business contracts, permit agencies and ILEC.
• Coordinate conduit leases and associated paperwork.
• Coordinate permits with city, state, and county agencies.

Skills

Project Coordination

Telecom Experience

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Attention to Detail

Report Writing

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Visio

Job description

• Perform day-to-day functions supporting Fiber Maintenance, Relocation and Overbuilds
• Support project implementation in pre-construction and post-construction environments
• Maintain status reports documenting project schedules and project costs
• Administer local contracts and ensure compliance with bonding, insurance, and generalized procedures
• Coordinate projects with all levels of management
• Track, report, and communicate on Outside Plant (OSP) project progress
• Assist with cost actuals versus budget and maintain reporting and project tracker accuracy
• Coordinate cable locate service contractors
• Maintain tracking logs for capital, expense, and emergency restoration purchase requisitions
• Manage incoming and outgoing materials inventory
• Assist with general contractor coordination
• Develop and maintain contact lists for Zayo business contracts, permit agencies and ILEC
• Coordinate conduit leases and associated paperwork
• Coordinate permits with city, state, and county agencies

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Telecom experience preferred
• Extreme attention to detail with a keen eye on accuracy
• Excellent communicator; willing to write to, speak to, and communicate with all levels of the organization
• Ability to take data and turn it into reports
• Previous experience working with Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write reports and correspondence

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in project coordination and management within the telecommunications sector, with a strong focus on compliance, reporting accuracy, and effective communication across all organizational levels.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Project Coordination
• Telecom Experience
• Microsoft Office Proficiency
• Attention to Detail
• Report Writing

Hard Skills

• Project Management
• Cost Tracking
• Document Interpretation
• Data Reporting
• Inventory Management

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication
• Organizational Skills

Industry Keywords

• Fiber Maintenance
• Outside Plant (OSP)
• Contract Administration
• Permit Coordination
• Telecommunications

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Visio