OSP Construction Coordinator

Fiber Network Services Inc.; Blairs (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Holidays

Sick leave

Vacation

FLSA Status: Exempt

Casual work environment

Job summary

Fiber Network Services Inc. is hiring an experienced Construction Coordinator to support our Blairs, VA team on a range of HFC/broadband projects, including BAU, node splits, and newbuilds. The role requires field oversight and coordination with contractors.

The candidate should have 2+ years in outside plant construction, strong organizational and reporting skills, and the ability to pass a DOT physical and background checks.

Qualifications

• 2+ years hands-on experience in HFC or outside plant construction.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of local dig laws preferred.
• Ability to pass drug screening and background check.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Willing to work overtime occasionally to meet project demands.
• Strong leadership to mentor subcontractors and vendors.
• Customer service acumen to interpret and deliver client needs.
• Proficient with Microsoft tools to create, manage, and present data.

Responsibilities

• Perform walkouts pre/post-construction.
• Verify as-builts.
• Troubleshoot build-out issues in the field.
• Identify safe working conditions in an outside ROW environment.
• Identify permitting requirements as needed.
• Create a bill of materials (BOM).
• Compile notice-to-proceed (NTP) packages for contractors.
• Scope, plan and execute HFC projects with contractors and track lifecycles.
• Quality control of all project work.
• Provide weekly reports to management on construction activity.
• Follow up with city municipalities on permitting issues.

Skills

HFC construction

Leadership

Customer service

Organization skills

Vendor management

DOT physical readiness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Fiber Network Services is a communications contractor offering a full range of fiber optic and cable network services. Servicing Cox Communications, Comcast Cable, Segra and Suddenlink in the States of Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee, Florida, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and in Washington D.C., we are a trusted resource for cabling and maintaining high-speed internet connectivity via fiber optic and coaxial systems.

FNS is looking to hire an experienced In-house Construction Coordinator to work with our Blairs, VA team. You will be involved and have oversight on many types of HFC/Broadband projects including: BAU, spans, relos, Node splits, Newbuild, Fiber to the Home and Passive Optical Network Overlay, etc.

Job Responsibilities (but not limited to)

• Perform walkouts pre/post-construction
• Verify as-builts
• Troubleshoot any build-out issues in the field
• Able to identify safe working conditions in an outside right-of-way environment
• Identify permitting requirements as needed
• Creating a bill of materials (BOM)
• Compile notice-to-proceed (NTP) packages for contractors
• Able to scope, plan and execute HFC projects to contractors and be able to track and manage project lifecycles, pay contractors, and submit to final client invoicing.
• Able to perform effective quality control of all project work performed
• Provide weekly reports to management on construction activity
• Follow-up with city municipalities regarding permitting issues

Job Requirements

• High School diploma or G.E.D
• Must have 2+ years of hands-on experience in HFC or similar outside network plant construction
• Educated in local area dig laws is preferred
• Familiarity with underground drilling is preferred
• Strong leadership skills to mentor and influence subcontractors and vendors
• Customer service acumen to interpret, communicate, and help deliver client needs
• Impressive ability to organize and prioritize projects
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft tools to create, manage, and present data and reporting to various stakeholders and management
• Interested and able to work overtime occasionally to meet project demands
• Must be able to walk extensively, sit, stand, and climb stairs throughout the day
• Possession of a valid driver's license
• Ability to pass a drug screeningAbility to pass a background check

ABLE TO PASS A DOT PHYSICAL

Benefits

• 401k
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Holidays
• Sick leave
• Vacation
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Casual work environment