Construction Project Coordinator I

Why Sonic?

Since 1994, Sonic has been committed to building a faster, more affordable internet, and to hiring the nicest people around. We are looking for exceptional employees who want to challenge the industry for the better by putting members first and offering accessible connectivity for everyone.

Foster your personal growth, develop your career, and make a difference in an industry where honest business practice has become optional. Every career opening at Sonic is an opportunity to join a dedicated team where each department works closely together with one another.

Join a community-minded company that empowers the growth of a better internet — one home, one business, one employee at a time.

 

Pay Rate:

$19/hour-$23/hour depending on experience level

*Salary is commensurate with experience and Texas market rates

 

Benefits and Perks:

• Medical + Dental + Vision benefits
• 401k and Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Education opportunities
• Stipend for high-speed internet access
• Paid Comprehensive Training
• Growth Opportunities 
• Company Paid Pregnancy/Bonding Leave

 

Position Summary: 
The Project Coordinator I is responsible for aiding in the coordination of the day to day project management activities throughout all phases of Sonic’s Plant Construction projects, while promoting Sonic's core values of outstanding customer service, quality, security and integrity.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

Project Coordinator I is a full-time (40 hours per week), non-exempt position.

Travel:

None

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Proficient skills in Word / Excel / Adobe PDF / Outlook
• General understanding of the fundamentals of a construction project lifecycle as it pertains to utilities (pre-engineering, engineering, construction, and post-construction activities)
• General understanding of permitting process for aerial and underground construction (including durations, extensions, traffic control requirements, etc.)
• General understanding of the fundamentals of aerial and underground construction, and process of transitioning between the two methods, importance of continuity in network construction.
• Ability to interface with numerous municipal building and roadway departments to complete permit application requests, coordinate work inspections and secure project completion approvals as requested.
• Prepare purchase order requests and monitor associated construction tracking
• Prepare and track check requests.
• Deliver completed permit applications and fees to various Agencies Having Jurisdiction to secure construction permits.
• Experience / knowledge of State, Highway Department, Railway & Municipal requirements for construction permitting processes as requested.
• Ability to learn and implement AT&T and PG&E paperwork processes and procedures.
• Assist with the preparation of SOW documents as requested.
• Assist with the permitting process as requested (Both pole owner attachment and AHJ Encroachment permits)
• Compile and submit aerial permit applications.
• Schedule traffic control and no parking signs
• Monitor expiration date of permits and request extensions as necessary to facilitate construction activities.
• Manage the Closeout process (file NOCs, As-Builts, Closing Permits, CPUC Filing, PG&E Permits, & AT&T Permits. Etc)
• Review as-built drawings to verify quantities for billing.
• Create and send construction notices prior to construction, build and Test & Treat, set up PBX number
• Coordinate with IT and Logistics to issue contractor ID badges/magnets/vests, etc.
• Maintain project progress meeting minutes as requested.
• Prepare and submit map requests (ATT, GIS, Cable Pulls, Etc.)
• Push JIRA Workflows and upload related project files to SharePoint or J drive as appropriate

Competency:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Responsibility - Acts independently in the field within reason; knows when to consult for assistance; takes responsibility for vehicles, tools and cred