Utility Fiber Construction Coordinator

Davey Tree Expert Co; Odessa (TX); 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 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 Davey services

Cell phone discounts

Vehicle purchase discount

Job summary

Davey Resource Group, Inc. is seeking a Construction Coordinator to oversee electric and telecommunications construction projects.

You will coordinate with pole owners, subcontractors, and engineering teams; track progress, manage budgets, and ensure safety and quality from design review to project closeout. The role supports on-site, office, and remote work settings with travel up to 25% for on-site training and meetings.

Qualifications

• High-school diploma with 3+ years electric utility or telecom experience or a Bachelor's in engineering with 1+ year.
• Maintain professional certificates and licenses relevant to projects.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and data entry.
• Strong written and verbal communication with customers and teams.
• Perform arithmetic computations and follow detailed instructions.
• Valid driver's license and clean MVR; pass Davey Driver's Safety Course.
• Preferred: CAD/Outside Plant design software, PLA, and other work tools.
• Preferred: Engineering degree; 5+ years in industry.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication among engineering stakeholders, subcontractors, and pole owners.
• Track work status and manage financial aspects to meet milestones.
• Review designs and prepare construction estimates using templates.
• Plan daily tasks and ensure quality within time/budget constraints.
• Distribute bid requests to approved contractors.
• Compile and report post-construction inspection results.
• Monitor pending estimates and secure approvals within timelines.
• Provide updates on project activities to stakeholders.
• Generate material reservations after project payment.
• Identify permits needs and coordinate with authorities.
• Close out jobs in the work request software after tasks finish.
• Maintain safety and professionalism across project activities.
• Care for assigned vehicle/equipment with regular maintenance.
• Respond safely in emergencies and report to supervisor.
• Attend training events; travel up to 25% for on-site duties.

Skills

Effective communication

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Data entry

Valid driver's license

Education

High-school diploma + 3 years utility/telecom exp

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CAD/Outside Plant

PLA software

Work management software

Job description

Company: Davey Resource Group, Inc.
Locations: Odessa, TX, Dallas, TX, Lubbock, TX, Midland, TX, San Angelo, TX
Additional Locations: Texas (Statewide)
Work Site: On Site

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]:

• 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.

Utility Asset Management is a division of Davey Resource Group, Inc.(DRG), a Davey company. Davey has been employee-owned since 1979. Our engineering, field services, inspection, and construction teams help keep the world connected, supporting the infrastructure of our electric utility and communications partners.The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental and utility infrastructure 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 people, 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 100%