Project Coordinator

Project Coordinator

Job Description

At Bonfire we believe that every American deserves access to affordable broadband because it makes their lives better. We believe that broadband is for all – not for some. We believe in eradicating digital inequity with infrastructure and services that last for generations.

The culture of our business and our people are what makes us different. Our passion is creating an environment where everyone matters and can make a difference. We hire, we inspire, and we grow together based on these values – that’s the Bonfire way.

As Project Coordinator, your priority will be to support the Project Management Office (PMO) with assigned tasks and functions including, but not limited to facilitating permit/approval processes, monitoring project deliverables, project correspondence, administrative support, and supplying timely reports related to the health/status of projects/programs.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Research, document, communicate, and submit all permit requirements related to engineering and installing broadband infrastructure.
• Working closely with permitting jurisdictions and Bonfire engineers to ensure that engineering deliverables are documented up front.
• Provide support with all aspects of preparing and obtaining approvals needed to install broadband infrastructure within public rights-of-way and utility easements.
• Act as single point of contact with governing agencies to include:
• Municipalities
• DOT
• County
• BLM
• Forest Service
• Railroad
• Environmental
• Joint use
• Special use
• Update tracking systems to ensure status updates are capture and maintained with completeness and accuracy.
• Distribute correspondence to the project/program team – both internal and external.
• Develop and maintain pertinent files for the project/program.
• Manage check requests as they relate to municipal permits/approvals.
• Perform various administrative tasks necessary for the overall health of the PMO team.

Required Qualifications:

• Basic understanding of project management best practices
• Experience using and/or ability to quickly learn project management software, such as Smartsheets
• Understanding of approval processes related to public rights-of-way and utility easements
• Experience in dealing with municipal agencies
• Strong problem solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative, dynamic team environment
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills
• Attention to detail
• Customer service orientation

Additional Desired Qualifications (not required):

• 2-5 years working in a similar role.
• Prior telecommunications experience/knowledge preferred

At a minimum, a background check, employment verification, and drug screen will be conducted upon hire. Your suitability for employment is contingent upon successfully passing these required pre-employment screenings.

Job Type: Full-time:

Pay: $60,00.00 – $70,000.00 per year

Supplemental Pay: Bonus pay up to 10%

Benefits:

• 401(k) with matching
• Flexible Time Off
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: St Cloud (Preferred) or Minneapolis, MN area

Our Core Values:

Our Commitment – We create passionate supporters of our clients so we can deliver on our greater purpose

Character Matters – We treat everyone with respect, honesty, and dignity

Be the fuel – We learn, grow and push ourselves to be better

Collaborate, Don’t Isolate – We are transparent with our ideas without egos or agenda

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 – $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Experience:

• Project coordination: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote