Construction Coordinator II

Construction Coordinator II

Locations: Alexandria, Virginia

We are seeking an experienced Construction Coordinator to oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of telecommunications construction projects. The ideal candidate will manage project workflows, track milestones, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with company, local, state, and federal standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the full lifecycle of telecommunications construction projects from job creation through project closeout.
• Create and manage jobs in JT/Polaris and ensure project milestones are updated throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project schedules, production logs, material costs, labor expenditures, and overall project progress.
• Manage project exceptions and ensure compliance with established lifecycle SLAs.
• Coordinate overhead and underground construction activities, including cable placement, strand and pole work, utility transfers, and joint trench construction.
• Perform administrative quality control by validating project documentation, including materials, invoices, permits, photos, and field documentation.
• Ensure final invoicing and project closeout milestones are completed accurately.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal cross-functional teams, including Operations, Project Management, Field Management, Design, Sales, and Permitting.
• Create and manage funding requests, purchase orders, material reconciliation, and project financial tracking.
• Prepare project estimates and maintain accurate financial records.
• Generate project status reports and provide regular updates to management.
• Monitor construction crew performance and ensure work is completed according to project goals and quality standards.
• Conduct worksite visits and ensure compliance with company safety policies and all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Review and resolve customer requests and project-related issues.
• Coordinate daily activities of business support, technical, and production teams.
• Support leadership with project coordination and manager general contractor other assigned responsibilities.

Required Qualifications

• Experience coordinating telecommunications, utility, or infrastructure construction projects.
• Strong understanding of construction project lifecycle management and milestone tracking.
• Experience using JT/Polaris or similar project management systems.
• Knowledge of aerial and underground telecommunications construction practices.
• Experience managing project budgets, purchase orders, funding requests, and material reconciliation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting large-scale telecommunications construction programs for major wireless carriers or telecom vendors such as Ericsson, Nokia, T-Mobile, or other leading telecommunications organizations.
• Knowledge of permitting, design coordination, and quality control processes.
• Experience working with engineering, construction, and operations teams in a fast-paced environment.