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Construction Coordinator III – QC Field Engineer (Coax/Fiber) – South & Northeast Expansion
This role supports large-scale rural broadband construction projects across the Southern region, with planned expansion into the Northeast. The position is a highly field-focused opportunity covering Memphis, TN to Little Rock, AR. This is a contract role (1–3 years) supporting fiber and coax network deployment initiatives, with heavy involvement in quality control, audits, and construction lifecycle management.
If you’re someone who prefers being out in the field rather than behind a desk, this role puts you directly in the action—driving projects forward, validating work quality, and ensuring broadband infrastructure is built right the first time. You’ll operate independently, own your territory, and play a critical role in expanding connectivity to underserved areas.
Contract Details
- Duration: 1–3 year contract
- Compensation: $35–$40/hr
- Schedule: ~80% Field / 20% Remote/Home Office
- Travel: ~90% (mileage reimbursed; occasional overnight stays for rural sites)
- Interview Process: 1–2 rounds via Teams
Required Skills
- Strong Coax (CoAx) cable experience (must-have)
- Fiber construction and/or telecom infrastructure experience
- Construction field experience (telecom preferred)
- Experience with Sphere / P2 or similar databases
- Ability to work independently in a highly distributed team
- Strong documentation and reporting skills
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively
Desired Skills
- Cable Maintenance Technician background
- Experience performing field audits and quality control inspections
- Familiarity with job tracking systems (e.g., JT/Polaris or similar)
- Experience working with cross-functional telecom teams
- Exposure to rural broadband deployment projects
Technology & Tools
- Job tracking systems: JT / Polaris
- Standard field reporting tools (laptops, mobile devices, documentation platforms)
Daily Responsibilities
- Travel to assigned sites (routes vary daily; multiple locations possible)
- Perform field audits on fiber/coax construction work
- Verify completion and quality of construction and rework activities
- Document findings and complete required reporting/paperwork daily
- Manage and track project milestones within job tracking systems
- Ensure all construction lifecycle milestones are completed and updated
- Validate permits, invoices, materials, and final job closeouts
- Participate in weekly calls (including leadership/VP-level updates)
- Rotate on phone support line (8am–5pm availability required during assigned days)
- Troubleshoot field issues and confirm job completion statuses
What You’ll Be Doing (Scope Overview)
- Oversee job lifecycle management from creation through closeout
- Track milestones, handle SLA exceptions, and reconcile completed jobs
- Act as a liaison across internal teams (construction, project management, sales, etc.)
- Support funding requests, material tracking, and project estimates
- Drive quality control processes, ensuring all field and administrative standards are met
- Analyze reports and provide feedback to improve performance and compliance
• Competitive salary
• Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Short/Long Term Disability and Critical Care/Illness Protection
• Life Insurance and Retirement Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• With this position, you will get the opportunity to work with our game changing clients and further advance your already valuable experience in the telecom industry!
• We are Connectors. We thrive on ‘quality over quantity’ and put in the work building strong relationships. We create connections, discover qualities, uncover skills, and place people with accuracy. We are your true partner!
• We are Collaborators. You’ll be working with a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kelly and part of the Kelly Telecom division. It allows us to be as nimble and fiercely competitive as a startup while having the backing of a multibillion dollar publicly traded company which has been in business for 75 years. With direct access to hiring managers, services don’t stop at standard recruiting processes. We use our expertise to improve your application skills and provide ongoing career support.
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• Kelly Telecom is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, genetic information, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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• You should know: Your safety matters! Vaccination against COVID-19 may be a requirement for this job in compliance with current client and governmental policies. A recruiter will confirm and share more details with you during the interview process.
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