What are the responsibilities and job description for the Broadband Construction Coordinator position at Vyve Broadband?
Construction Coordinator
Vyve is a leading broadband Internet provider serving largely non-urban communities in 16 states. A technology leader in the cable and broadband sectors, Vyve Broadband offers an extensive range of broadband, fiber connectivity, cable television and voice services for commercial and residential customers. Residential services include high-speed Internet with speeds up to Vyve Gig, all-digital, high-definition video and fully featured digital voice. Vyve Business Services provides optical Ethernet, PRI, and hosted voice services to the business community. Vyve serve areas of Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Nebraska, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming.
Position Summary
The Construction Coordinator is responsible for planning, budgeting, coordinating, and managing all outside plant construction activities, with a primary focus on FTTH fiber infrastructure. This role ensures projects are completed on time, within budget, and to company and industry standards, with meticulous attention to documentation and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
• Leadership and Training: Administer company guidelines, policies, and procedures, and train others to ensure compliance.
• Budgeting and Planning: Develop accurate budgets and estimates for all projects, with a primary focus on FTTH fiber initiatives.
• Project Coordination: Collaborate with the Operations Director, Plant Managers, and Project Manager to establish clear scopes of work, responsibilities, and timelines for construction projects, prioritizing FTTH deployments.
• Execution: Oversee all outside plant projects, including residential, commercial, and right-of-way boring for drop buries, ensuring smooth execution of FTTH and secondary HFC projects.
• Compliance: Ensure all projects adhere to industry standards, local regulations, and company goals, with a focus on maintaining high-quality FTTH installations.
• Permitting: Submit timely applications for permits from relevant agencies and organizations, including local, state, and federal governments, utility companies, and private entities like railroads.
• Resource Management: Ensure the availability of required materials, contractor, and in-house manpower for timely FTTH project execution.
• Stakeholder Relations: Maintain strong relationships with developers, contractors, pole owners, government agencies, and other right-of-way owners to support project success.
• Inspection and Quality Control: Establish and maintain a patrol and inspection program for communications lines that meets NESC and GO95 standards. Verify that all completed work, particularly FTTH projects, meets quality standards and scope before approving invoices for payment.
• Documentation: Ensure all designs, as-built maps, fiber splicing diagrams, and related documentation for FTTH projects are accurately completed, promptly submitted, and accessible to operations personnel. Maintain HFC documentation as a secondary responsibility.
• Communication: Provide clear and concise updates on project statuses, with an emphasis on FTTH progress, to all stakeholders.
Qualifications
• Extensive knowledge of FTTH fiber network construction, operation, and maintenance.
• Working knowledge of HFC aerial and underground plant construction.
• Strong understanding of FTTH design fundamentals and related technologies.
• Basic understanding of headend principles.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and project management software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel as necessary.
We Proudly Offer
• A friendly and engaging work environment.
• Opportunities for communication and training.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Courtesy cable (in our markets).
• A culture that encourages professional growth.
Vyve Broadband is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, veteran status, reserve or National Guard status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
