Construction Specialist - Telecommunications

Role :

Telecommunications Construction Specialist Rate :

$30/hour + Federal mileage rate

Location :

West Palm Beach, FL Schedule :

Hybrid (4 days onsite)

Travel :

Office based role; occasional travel required to field sites, but not frequently We are seeking a detail-oriented Construction Coordinator to support large-scale telecom infrastructure projects, including fiber and coax builds. This role is responsible for managing the full job lifecycle, tracking milestones, coordinating across cross-functional teams, and ensuring quality control and project closeout. This position plays a critical role in keeping projects on track, supporting builds spanning 10-15 miles over multi-month durations, and ensuring alignment across operations, design, and field teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Project & Milestone Management Create and manage jobs within systems such as JT/Polaris Track projects through the full lifecycle from initiation to closeout Update and manage project milestones, ensuring SLA adherence Identify and resolve lifecycle exceptions and delays Perform job reconciliation and ensure accurate project tracking Cross-Functional Coordination Serve as a central point of contact for internal teams including BOC, CPM, FPM, Sales, and field operations Facilitate communication between design, construction, and business teams Provide reporting and updates to leadership on project status and risks Financial & Resource Management Support job estimates, funding requests, and purchase orders Track and reconcile materials and labor costs Review contracts, scopes of work (SOW), and resource requirements Ensure proper allocation of funding and adherence to budget guidelines Quality Control & Compliance Manage administrative and field quality control workflows Verify completion of required documentation (permits, invoices, photos, materials) Ensure all milestones are properly closed before job completion Collaborate with permit coordinators and specialists to resolve outstanding items Validate that field QC activities meet required standards Field & Design Support Interpret and work with construction design maps and plans Conduct occasional field visits to validate project progress and quality Support troubleshooting and ensure alignment between design and execution Required Qualifications 2+ years of experience in telecom construction, project coordination, or OSP environments Experience with fiber and/or coaxial cable projects (both preferred) Strong understanding of project lifecycle and milestone tracking Ability to read and interpret construction/design maps Experience working with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment Familiarity with job tracking or workflow tools (JT/Polaris or similar systems) Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure builds (multi-mile projects) Exposure to government-funded or rural broadband projects Experience with job costing, estimates, or financial tracking Advanced Excel or reporting skills #INDCEI #ZR