Construction Coordinator:

Why Sonic?

Since 1994, Sonic has been committed to building a faster, more affordable internet, and to hiring the nicest people around. We are looking for exceptional employees who want to challenge the industry for the better by putting members first and offering accessible connectivity for everyone.
Foster your personal growth, develop your career, and make a difference in an industry where honest business practice has become optional. Every career opening at Sonic is an opportunity to join a dedicated team where each department works closely together with one another.
Join a community-minded company that empowers the growth of a better internet — one home, one business, one employee at a time.

Pay Scale: 

Min: $25/hour Max: $28/hour

Benefits/Perks:

• Competitive pay and performance-based incentives.
• Full Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k, profit sharing, and more.
• Paid training.
• Collaborative team culture in a dynamic working environment.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Extended education opportunities. 

Position Summary:

Sonic’s Construction Coordinator is responsible for coordinating construction efforts through in-house and contract labor for new construction and rebuild projects. The Construction Coordinator is responsible for quality of work performed by subcontractors and reporting of subcontractor performance.

Position Type:

The OSP Construction Coordinator I is a full-time (40 hours per week), non-exempt/hourly position, full benefits. Typical schedule is Monday through Friday 6am-3pm. Some overtime work should be expected for this position. This is a field based position and requires paid travel to various job sites on a daily basis.

Travel:

Travel is expected for this position. A valid California Driver’s License and Clean DMV is required. A company vehicle will be provided for business use. Company vehicle and gas card provided for work use.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Read Blueprints and engineering files.
• Provide field constructability reviews and corrections to engineering plans.
• Supervise, evaluate and report on subcontracting and in-house personnel’s performance.
• Coordinate construction efforts through in-house and contract labor for new construction and rebuild projects.
• Coordinate with engineers and project management in designing revisions to plant. Draw and sketch installation and location of equipment such as splice cabinets, cable routes, utility poles and pole anchors.
• Monitor contractor performance and insure adherence to terms and conditions of agreements.
• Perform site inspections for quality control.
• Coordinate permitting, make-ready process and cable placement.
• Manage relationships between contractors, crews, city officials and sonic.
• Communicate with management or designated supervisor regarding concerns about construction progress.
• Review and process damage claims, failed inspections or gigs.
• Provide detailed updates to schedules and production rates on a daily and weekly basis.
• Perform other duties as requested by supervisor.

Job Requirements:

• 3 Years telecommunications technical experience.
• Ability to problem solve technical situations.
• Strong basic computer skills with Microsoft Office, Excel, Google Sheets.
• Clean DMV record and background check required.
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code and G.O. 95.
• Ability to prioritize competing tasks with deadlines.
• Extreme organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear and straightforward manner.
• Ability to supervise and motivate others.
• Knowledge of telecommunication products and services.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Daily driving is expected. The Construction crew is exposed to varying climates and elements, determined by Mother Nature. Extreme heat, rain, dust and wind are to be expected.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to sit and stand; talk or hear; reach with hands and arms; key/type. The employee is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must lift and/or move up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to drive a vehicle.

Equal Opportunity:

Sonic is an equal opportunity employer. Sonic is committed to providing a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, retaliation and disrespectful or other unprofessional conduct based on sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver's license issued under Vehicle Code section 12801.9), ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation. It also prohibits discrimination, harassment, disrespectful or unprofessional conduct based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

Sonic is an at-will employer. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement, or contract, between the employer and employee and is subject to change. Other functions may be assigned and/or reassigned by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The only employment contract that exists between you and Sonic is that of at-will employment. Employee signature below constitutes employee's understanding of the requirements, essential functions and duties of the position.