Construction Coordinator

Construction Coordinator

Location: Houston, Texas

Astound Broadband, the sixth-largest telecommunications provider in the United States, is a leading supplier of cutting-edge technology and communications services—and applicants like you make it all possible. To develop your career, we provide one-on-one training and coaching, a supportive work environment and the opportunity to represent a superior telecommunications company. 

Additionally, we offer a robust benefits package, including rewards, recognition and employee discounts to ensure your continued success.  With us, you’ll stay empowered to do your best work by creating astounding possibilities for local communities and beyond.

Where you will work: This position will be located out of Astound's Houston, TX location.

A Day in the Life of the Construction Coordinator:

• Performs pre-construction field inspection to ensure completion of make-ready and existing aerial facilities owned by various power, telephone and CATV companies.
• Responsible for working with and managing contractors, preparing detailed work prints, writing Job Cost estimates, and creating a bill of materials (BOM) for aerial and underground projects.
• Performs field review of upcoming projects to ensure accuracy and necessity of proposed field construction.
• Performs field inspections against invoices to ensure accuracy, ensure Astound specifications are met, and material usage is correct.
• Responsible for forecasting material needs and coordinating with Project Manager and Warehouse personnel.
• Provides regular project status reports to the Project Manager and Community Liaison Manager.
• Provides supervision and support to OSP Inspector. 
• Responsible for coordinating with others to ensure the completion of make-ready work of existing aerial facilities owned by various power, telephone, and CATV companies. 
• Responsible for the implementation of project contracts awarded by the Project Manager, preparing Notice to Proceed, and creating a bill of material for aerial and underground projects. Perform unit price negotiations with contractors when the scope of work is outside the standard price schedule. 
• Responsible for forecasting material needs and coordinating with a purchasing manager.
• Provides weekly project status reports to the Director of Construction, Project Manager, and Community Liaison Manager.
• Drives a company vehicle in the course and scope of performing duties.
• Other duties as assigned. 

What You Bring to the Table:

• Experience in word processing and Excel spreadsheets and Microsoft Money preferred
• Must have working knowledge and experience with aerial and underground CATV/telephone construction methods and procedures
• Must have experience with reading and interpreting construction prints
• Must have 3 -10 plus years experience building and maintaining communications networks and Familiarity with AutoCAD is a must
• Must possess project management skills, the ability to make decisions, work with a limited amount of supervision and be able to read and interpret construction prints
• Valid driver license and satisfactory driving record per Astound's Fleet Vehicle Policy

Education and Certifications:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Certification:  Certification for operating a bucket truck or pole climbing is preferred

We're Proud to Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package Including:

• 401k retirement plan, with employer match
• Insurance options including: medical, dental, vision, life and STD insurance
• Paid Time Off/Vacation: Starting at 80 hours per year, and increases based on tenure with the organization
• Floating Holiday: 40 hours per year
• Paid Holidays: 7 days per year
• Paid Sick Leave: Astound allows a number of paid sick hours per calendar year and varies based on state and/or local laws
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee discount program

*Benefits listed above are for regular full-time positions

Our Mission Statement:

• Take care of our customers
• Take care of each other
• Do what we say we are going to do
• Have fun

Diverse Workforce / EEO:

Astound Broadband is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are dedicated to cultivating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued, respected and empowered.  Discrimination of any kind has no place here.  We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We strive to create a culture that celebrates our differences and promotes fairness and inclusivity in all aspects of our business.

CCPA Employee Privacy Policy (For California Candidates Only): https://www.astound.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/CCPA-Employee-Privacy-Notice.pdf

Experience

• 3 - 10 years: Telecommunications Construction

Education

• High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

• Drivers License

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)