Construction Coordinator - Route Based

About the role

PRG is a leading provider of construction management, outside plant damage assessment & recovery, business outsourcing and consulting services within the cable, telephony, construction and utility industries. With 20+ offices and 825+ employees nationwide, PRG seeks an outside plant expert to join as a route‑based Construction Coordinator. You will monitor 811 tickets, drive an assigned fiber route, respond to outages, and keep small issues from becoming big ones.

Responsibilities

• Receive daily assignments and plan your route.
• Drive an assigned fiber route on a recurring basis (substantial daily windshield time).
• Visit and monitor existing fiber routes, watching for anything that could put the line at risk.
• Review and reference 811 locate tickets, along with maps and prints, to stay ahead of nearby digging and construction activity.
• Offer first‑level support when minor issues arise and work to mitigate potential failure points before they escalate.
• Respond to network outages as necessary.
• Log and escalate any changes in infrastructure or conditions along the route.
• Report to the field to verify the quality, accuracy, and adherence of work performed under the scope of work (SOW).
• Communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues, customers, contractors, and homeowners.

Requirements

• Valid and current driver’s license.
• Reliable personal vehicle suitable for representing the company.
• Auto insurance meeting federal and state requirements, with minimum liability coverage of 100/300/100.
• Dependability – show up on time, every time.
• Sharp attention to detail when reviewing tickets, maps, and prints.
• Comfort working independently in the field with minimal day‑to‑day supervision.
• Willingness and ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions (prior outdoor experience a plus).
• Physical readiness to walk extensively, bend, sit, stand, climb stairs, and lift up to 50 lbs throughout the day.
• Solid computer proficiency, including comfort with Microsoft tools for reporting and communication.
• Working knowledge of underground utilities and local dig laws (a plus).
• Strong understanding of fiber engineering fundamentals.
• Customer service instincts – interpret, communicate, and help deliver on client needs.
• Sharp organizational skills and ability to prioritize across multiple assignments.
• Clear communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to adjust delivery to audience.
• Rain‑or‑shine mindset – work continues regardless of weather.

Pay

Pay: Commensurate with experience, $34‑$38 per hour, plus the opportunity to earn an annual bonus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and dependents (effective the first of the month following start date).
• Company‑paid short‑term disability benefits after 1 year of service.
• 401(k) plan effective the first of the month following start date, with a safe‑harbor match after 1 year of service.
• Supplemental life insurance available for you and dependents.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Monthly phone allowance.