Construction Coordinator - Ft. Wayne region at Mercury Management LLC

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Fiber Optic Network Construction, Field Supervision, Project Management, Contractor Management, Site Inspections, Regulatory Compliance, Budget Tracking, Quality Assurance, Permitting, Vitruvi, Invoice Reconciliation, Risk Identification

Industry

technology;Information and Internet

Description

Construction Coordinator Location: Ft. Wayne Position Type: Full-Time Compensation: Competitive Pay Benefits: Health, Vision, Basic Dental & Life Insurance, STD, LTD, 401k, Paid Time Off, Paid Training Position Summary: The Construction Coordinator at Mercury Broadband assists in the planning, organizing, and provides primary field supervision of outsourced fiber optic network construction, both aerial and underground. This role involves ensuring project timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met while complying with regulatory requirements. Reporting to the General Manager, the Construction Coordinator is the face of Mercury Broadband for field coordination with contractor construction teams. Key Responsibilities: * Track performance of outsourced construction projects, ensuring compliance with required documentation, quality standards, and project specifications. * Conduct project walkouts to assess planned construction site, project timeline, and budget. * Support internal project management teams, including managing permitting and other pre-construction requirements as needed. * Communicate project updates to the VP Fiber Construction and General Manager, tracking timelines, budgets, and any changes affecting project scope or costs. * Reconcile invoices with completed work and collaborate with the accounting department for payment approvals. * Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and industry regulations. * Identify risks, develop solutions, and maintain project timelines. * Complete all project documentation and accurate closeout packages. Skills and Requirements: * Experience in fiber optic network construction supervision. * Strong communication and organizational skills. * Ability to operate independently and coordinate with external contractors to conduct and document site inspections accurately. * Familiarity with federal, state, and local construction regulations. * Proficiency with project management software, Vitruvi preferred. * Knowledge of quality assurance and contractor performance monitoring. Preferred Education and Experience: * Relevant experience in construction management or a related field. * Prior experience overseeing contractor compliance and managing construction timelines. * Understanding of construction project budgeting and scheduling. Physical Requirements * Ability to stand, walk, sit, and traverse job sites for extended periods. * Ability to bend, twist, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and squat repeatedly. * Ability to reach and grasp with hands and arms; must maintain balance during tasks, including carrying tools or materials while climbing. * Ability to climb ladders (up to 25–40 ft), stairs, scaffolds, lifts, and elevated platforms using proper fall protection. * Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull 50–100 lbs (frequently or repetitively depending on task). * Ability to move equipment up and down stairs when necessary. * Sufficient hand strength and dexterity to operate hand tools and power tools as well as work with cables, connectors, microwave gear, and small components. * Ability to work outdoors and indoors in all weather conditions year-round, including harsh environments. * Ability to work in attics, crawl spaces, tight or confined areas. * Ability to stand or kneel for long periods. * Ability to ride in a vehicle for extended periods when traveling to job sites. * Ability to work around live electrical components and sensitive equipment. * Ability to see the full color spectrum (important for cable/connector identification). * Normal visual acuity and hand-eye coordination for detailed installation work. * Ability to hear and communicate effectively with team members or customers. * Regular, predictable attendance is required; including quarter-driven hours as business demands dictate. * Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period. * May be required to operate general office equipment including but not limited to copiers, printers. Organization: Mercury Broadband is a leading provider of high-speed Internet and digital phone service. The Company was founded in Topeka, KS, after recognizing a need for Broadband Internet access in rural America. A hybrid approach to serving these "last-mile" customers was developed by extending high capacity fiberoptic networks with the range, reliability, and flexibility of carrier-class wireless technologies. Today Mercury Broadband’s rapidly expanding network is headquartered in Kansas City and provides Internet access to communities throughout five states across the Midwest. Mercury Broadband is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Mercury is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department.

Responsibilities

The Construction Coordinator provides field supervision for outsourced aerial and underground fiber optic network construction. They are responsible for tracking project timelines, budgets, and quality standards while coordinating between contractors and internal management.