Construction Coordinator - Route Based
Project Resources Group (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. Services include back office processing, technical support, network infrastructure, engineering & design, project and program management, and outside plant damage cost recovery.
About the role
As a route-based Construction Coordinator, you'll serve as the eyes and ears on the ground for our clients' fiber networks. This role involves running an assigned route, monitoring for potential issues, and preventing small problems from escalating. Ideal for those who prefer outdoor, field-based work over desk jobs.
Responsibilities
- Receive daily assignments and plan your route.
- Drive an assigned fiber route on a recurring basis with substantial daily windshield time.
- Monitor existing fiber routes for risks to the infrastructure.
- Review and reference 811 locate tickets, maps, and prints to stay ahead of nearby digging and construction activity.
- Provide first-level support for minor issues and mitigate potential failure points.
- Log and escalate changes in infrastructure or conditions along the route.
- 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 driver's license and a safe driving record.
- Reliable, well-maintained personal vehicle in clean, professional condition (mileage reimbursed at the current IRS-approved standard rate).
- Dependability and punctuality.
- Sharp attention to detail, especially when reviewing tickets, maps, and prints.
- Comfort working independently in the field with minimal supervision.
- Willingness and ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Physical readiness to walk extensively, bend, sit, stand, climb stairs, and lift up to 50 lbs throughout the day.
- Solid computer proficiency, including 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 to interpret, communicate, and deliver on client needs.
- Organizational skills to prioritize across multiple assignments.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, adaptable to different audiences.
- A "rain-or-shine" mindset—work continues regardless of weather.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your dependents (effective the first of the month following your start date).
- Company-paid short-term disability benefits after 1 year of service.
- 401(k) plan with a safe-harbor match after 1 year of service (effective the first of the month following your start date).
- Supplemental life insurance available for you and your dependents.
- Shared-cost ClassPass membership.
- Paid time off and holiday pay.
- Monthly phone allowance.
Pay
$35–$40/hour, plus the opportunity to earn an annual bonus.