Project Coordinator, Telecommunications

About the role

CobbFendley is seeking an experienced Telecommunications Project Coordinator in our Albuquerque, New Mexico office.

Responsibilities

• Setup and close out all projects assigned by the Project Manager in adherence with Company guidelines.
• May assist Project Manager with the weekly review of time charged to projects and coordinate with the project team to correct issues.
• May assist Project Manager with invoicing and accounts receivable (AR) including invoice review such as rate and billing specifications, receipt and review of subconsultant invoices to ensure contract compliance, submission, collections, and reporting on unbilled or outstanding accounts.
• May assist Project Manager to develop and maintain spreadsheets for budget and schedule tracking including weekly report documentation such as progress updates, meeting minutes, comment logs, change order log, submittal log, and schedule updates.
• May assist Project Manager by monitoring and escalating concerns related to the financial aspects of projects to ensure healthy project financials and meet established Company goals including utilization, effective multiplier, etc.
• May assist Project Manager with facilitating new and existing client and subconsultant contracts including scope and fee modifications (Change Orders).
• Provide document control support to ensure effective and accurate project document management (i.e., permit coordination, RFI tracking and resolution, right of way correspondence, etc.).
• Prepare and file various project related documents, reports, and estimates, including processes and procedures.
• As requested by the Project Manager, attend meetings and/or coordination efforts with internal or external with clients.
• Coordinate with various utility owners, municipalities, subcontractors, and team members throughout the project.
• Assist project team to identify various jurisdictions permitting processes, prepare and submit applications through various means and/or systems, track and manage permit status and approvals, identify and escalate permitting issues (i.e., denials, etc.).

Requirements

• Emerging Experience: Basic understanding and minimal practical experience; requires guidance and supervision. 1+ years of AEC Professional experience.
• Knowledge of general project management methodologies and lifecycle, industry standards, city, state, and federal rules and regulations, tools and software (i.e., Microsoft suite, Vantagepoint, Smartsheet, Google Earth, Adobe and/or Bluebeam etc.), and quality management required.
• Skills of initiative, communication, time management including strict deadlines, organization, ability to juggle competing priorities, attention to detail and problem-solving required.
• Ability to think strategically, adapt to competing priorities, execute and delegate, communicate and collaborate, and perform tasks with a high level of accuracy required.
• Ensure all project attributes and variables have been properly input in accordance with the contract requirements and the permit’s jurisdictions.
• Provide high level of support to the Project Managers and Leads.
• Contact and request drawings, documents, etc. from utilities, municipalities, etc.
• Attend team meetings, meeting with clients and with jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Surveying, or related field.
• Experience: 1+ years of AEC Professional experience.

Skills

• Initiative
• Communication
• Time Management
• Organization
• Attention to Detail
• Problem-Solving
• Strategic Thinking
• Adaptability
• Execution and Delegation
• Collaboration
• Accuracy
• Project Management Methodologies
• Industry Standards
• City, State, and Federal Rules and Regulations
• Tools and Software (Microsoft suite, Vantagepoint, Smartsheet, Google Earth, Adobe and/or Bluebeam etc.)
• Quality Management

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits including 401(k) Matching and Profit-sharing Contributions; Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Employer Funded and Voluntary Life Insurance; Tuition Reimbursement; and Continuing Education Programs.
• Paid Parental Leave (FMLA-eligible employees will receive fully paid leave in the amounts of eight (8) weeks for maternity cases and two (2) weeks for paternity or adoptions cases).
• Winter Holiday (Extended office closure from December 25 through January 1 to relax and enjoy the holidays).
• CobbFendley Cares focuses on STEM Education, Hunger Relief, and Sustainable Solutions.

Pay

Competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits including 401(k) Matching and Profit-sharing Contributions; Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Employer Funded and Voluntary Life Insurance; Tuition Reimbursement; and Continuing Education Programs.

Schedule

This is a full-time position, generally 40 hours per week, however, hours may fluctuate depending on department needs including the use of overtime.