Field Coordinator

Position Overview

The Engineering Project Coordinator works under the direction of an Engineering Project Supervisor or Manager to support clients with project execution. This includes allocating and managing resources to implement design and technical specifications necessary to meet regulatory and client requirements. This is an entry-level leadership role and individuals are expected to have a high degree of leadership potential and technical competence.

Job Duties

●    Provides daily support to their team by addressing and resolving day-to-day issues and problems.*
●    Ensures that larger, more complex issues are communicated to the Project Manager.*
●    Serves as a front-line coach for the team by providing on-the-job training, skill development, and ongoing performance feedback.*
●    Responsible for team’s time and attendance, hours reporting, and accuracy.*
●    Conducts onsite field visits to inquire, observe, and help identify challenges and improve processes.*
●    Partners with the Safety Team to conduct required safety programs and investigations.  Submits required documentation.*
●    Provides daily support to Project Supervisor and/or Project Manager by setting client meeting agendas, preparing necessary documentation, recording and following up on action items.*
●    Assists in the hiring, selection, and onboarding of new team members as needed.*
●    Executes necessary change management activities with team.*
●    Collaborates with Project Manager to create and maintain process and procedures documentation.*
●    Understands and ensures proper use of document management systems, data privacy requirements, and document sharing procedures.
●    Ensures the proper care and maintenance of any vehicle and equipment assigned including regular inspections, maintenance checks, and prompt reporting of any issues to the appropriate supervisor or maintenance personnel.
●    Reacts safely and appropriately in emergency situations.*
●    Reports and responds timely and accurately to supervisor.*
●    Participates in employee and professional training events as assigned.
●    Travels (up to 75%) for on-site job duty training, projects, or meetings.
●    Performs other related duties as assigned.
●    Follows all company policies, procedures, and work rules.

Qualifications

● Required: High school diploma with a minimum of 1 year of electric utility or telecommunications industry experience. 

● Required: Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, influence, and direct team members. Exhibits a growth mindset of continuous improvement and learning. 

● Required: Obtain and maintain professional certificates and licenses commensurate with project requirements. 

● Required: Demonstrated ability to effectively analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, anticipate consequences, and implement resources. 

● Required: Electric hazard identification, electric equipment identification, and communication equipment identification capability. 

● Required: Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, Google Workspace, and data entry. 

● Required: Strong communication skills including written and verbal. Read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Draft intelligible, professional, and accurate correspondence in one-on-one and group situations to customers, clients, and other employees.

● Required: Perform complex arithmetic computations. 

● Required: Apply understanding to carry out detailed instructions. Identify, address, and resolve problems in varied situations. 

● Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical field from an accredited college or university. 

● Preferred: 2-3 years prior electric utility or telecommunications industry experience.

● Preferred: OSHA 1910.269/1910.268 qualified training is preferred but will be provided as required by the project (including, but not limited to, use and testing of rubber insulating gloves, electric meter change out, use of insulated measuring sticks, open enclosure methodology, and use of phasing tools). 

● Preferred: CAD/Outside Plant Engineering design software knowledge, pole loading analysis software knowled