Construction Coordinator

Job Details

Job Location
:
Minnesota Location - Fridley, MN 55432

Salary Range
: $22.00 - $27.00 Hourly

Job Title
:
Construction Coordinator

Location
:
Fridley, MN

Start Date
:
Immediate

About us:

Gateway Fiber is seeking an outstanding individual to fill our Construction Coordinator role. Gateway is creating a leading, national fiber-to-the-home platform. With the support of its financial sponsor CBRE Investment Management, Gateway plans to reach 500,000 homes and businesses with its service over the next several years.

Gateway provides faster, more reliable internet with a simple pricing model and industry-leading customer service.

Gateway’s Beliefs About People:

Gateway believes that people want to know they are cared for both professionally and personally  need a clear vision for where the company is going and how we can contribute to it. At Gateway, we lookout for each other and actively find ways to help one another. We all have a role in defining the path forward towards the company's vision.

We strive for a transparent environment where information is readily shared and our teams feel safe to share feedback, even if it might seem unpopular. Someone in the right role with the tools to succeed can operate autonomously to meet their objectives. Gateway's beliefs about people shape the company and the way we do business.

Expected Outcomes and Requirements:

Gateway is hiring a Construction Coordinator to use their organizational skills, attention to detail, and interpersonal skills to support construction operations in pursuit of our goal of adding 100,000 residential & business passings per year. The Construction Coordinator is expected to contribute in the following significant ways:

• Track construction progress compared to established build plans.
• Interpret construction drawings and right-of-way plans and validate construction operations coincide with drafted plans.
• Perform daily field inspections of ongoing and completed aerial and underground construction to ensure compliance with Gateway Fiber’s technical specifications, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Follow reporting protocol for any issues relating to safety, quality, or operational processes not consistent with expectations.
• Respond to utility strikes or field incidents; conduct investigations and submit documentation within established deadlines.
• Conduct weekly audits of contractors for safety, construction practices, and workmanship.
• Identify performance gaps and coordinate training or retraining with construction partners as needed.
• Respond and engage with community and government agency concerns within assigned working area

• High School Diploma or equivalent; associate degree or technical certification preferred.
• Detail orientated with an eye for data discrepancies.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards and best practices related to fiber-optic construction.
• 3+ years of underground utility experience and knowledge.
• 2+ years of fiber optic and Outside Plant knowledge.
• Previous knowledge of underground utility locating.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to manage contractor relationships and community interactions professionally.
• Ability to sit, stand, or any combination of the two for prolonged periods of time.

What’s in it for you?

• Seeing your work make a positive difference in the lives of our served communities.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, paid time-off, flexible environment).
• Locally owned, friendly, innovative company with high growth projections.
• Career development.
• To learn skills and participate in critical projects in all areas of the business.