Utility Construction Coordinator

Davey Tree Expert Co; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health plans

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

401k with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Holidays and paid time off

Unlimited learning opportunities

Job summary

Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a Construction Coordinator to supervise electric and/or telecommunications construction projects. You will coordinate with pole owners, subcontractors, and engineering stakeholders to keep projects on schedule and within budget while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

The role involves reviewing designs, generating cost estimates, managing permits, and reporting progress to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Obtain and maintain professional certificates and licenses commensurate with project requirements.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, Google Workspace, and data entry.
• Strong communication skills including written and verbal; able to present information clearly to customers and colleagues.
• Perform moderately complex arithmetic computations and follow detailed instructions.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean MVR; must pass Davey Driver’s Safety Course.
• Preferred: CAD/Outside Plant Engineering design software and PLA software.
• Preferred: 5 years of relevant experience; OSHA 1910.269 training is a plus.

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.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field

High-school diploma with 3+ years electric utility or telecommunications experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Position Overview

The Construction Coordinator oversees electric and/or communication construction projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards. This role involves coordinating between electric pole owners, subcontractors, and engineering stakeholders, while tracking project progress and managing financial aspects. Key tasks include reviewing designs, conducting post-construction inspections, managing required permits, updating project tracking, generating material reservations, and closing out projects in the work request software. This role ensures smooth project execution and promotes safety and professionalism throughout the process. This position is an individual contributor role, working in an office, remote, and/or field settings.

Job Duties

• 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 electric and/or communication construction 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 are met while adhering to 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 they are completed and approved within the allocated time frames.
• Provide updates and reports on project activities and status directly to the key stakeholders.
• Generate material reservations once the job has been paid by the applicant.
• Identify the need for necessary permits and work closely with state or municipal authorities to procure them as needed.
• Complete the job closure process in the work request software after all tasks are finalized.
• Ensure a consistent focus on safety and professionalism across all aspects of the project, following all safety protocols.
• Ensure the proper care and maintenance of any vehicle and equipment assigned including regular inspections, maintenance checks, and prompt reporting of any issues to the appropriate supervisor or maintenance personnel.
• React safely and appropriately in emergency situations.
• Report and respond timely and accurately to the supervisor.
• Participate in employee and professional training events as assigned.
• Travel 25% for on-site job duty training, projects, or meetings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and work rules.

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: Demonstrate 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. Draft intelligible, professional, and accurate correspondence. Effectively and clearly communicate and present information in one-on-one and group situations to customers, clients, and other employees.
● 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 along with a clean Motor Vehicle Report. Must pass the Davey Driver’s Safety Course.
● Preferred: Demonstrate proficiency in CAD/Outside Plant Engineering design software, PLA software, and other work management software.
● Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction, or related technical field from an accredited college or university.
● Preferred: 5 years prior electric utility or telecommunications industry experience.
● Preferred: Electric hazard identification, electric equipment identification, or communication equipment identification capability.
● Preferred: OSHA 1910.269 qualified training is preferred but will be provided as required by the project (including, but not limited to, use and testing of rubber insulating gloves, electric meter change out, use of insulated measuring sticks, open enclosure methodology, and use of phasing tools).

Additional Information

What We Offer [Benefits]:
We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology, and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience for employees at all levels.

• Group health plans*
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance*
• Life insurance*
• Paid parental leave
• 401k with up to a 4% company match**
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Opportunity to buy company stock at a 15% discount
• 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*
• Plus, so much more!

* All listed benefits available to eligible employees on Day 1.
** Union employees are not eligible for a 401k plan, but may be eligible to join pension plans negotiated by their local union.

Company Overview

Divisional Overview

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

Wolf Tree, Inc., a Davey company, provides a full range of utility and residential tree care services and is based in Knoxville, Tennessee. TheDavey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

Accommodations: If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Employment Type:Permanent
Job Type:Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 75%