Underground Telecom Project Coordinator

PROJECT COORDINATOR – Leading Telecom Contractor (FFTH, MDU)

The Company

Our client is a leading telecom FTTH,MDU contractor with 50+ years in the industry. The company prides itself on leading the development of telecommunications networks throughout the GTA region, and with a huge pipeline of work, they are looking to continue attracting those with an interest in Ontario’s future.

The Position

Project Coordinator – Underground telecom projects.

The candidate will support site operations and be comfortable in working alongside supervisors and project management.

Responsibilities

• Interface directly with the client and other stakeholders to discuss, review and provide consultations for the creation of below-grade services.
• Responsible for handling documentation for timesheets, subcontractors, materials etc.
• Collection of pole attachment data by the field surveyors;

• Attend site meetings with clients and stakeholders as required
• Liaise with Municipal/Hydro/Other approving authorities for securing permits
• Assign tasks, budgets and provide support to internal resources for the completion of designs
• Responsible for ensuring key dates and deadlines are met by internal and external resources to maintain critical project schedules and project completion deadlines for customers including Bell and Rogers.
• Responsible for maintaining overall project budgets, other costs and invoicing for multiple projects, through the oversight of the manager;
• Other activities as required.

Requirements

• Working experience within a telecom setting is preferred
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• The ability to deal with multiple projects and conflicting deadlines and get along with people;
• Minimum 2 years of telecom or civil work experience would be an asset
• Familiar with Canadian industry codes, engineering practices, standards, and construction methods.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with utility companies (i.e., electric, gas, telecom, fibre optic);
• Contracting work experience
• Experience in directional drilling
• Ability to work 50hour weeks

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $55,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Toronto, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• construction project coordination: 1 year (required)
• Telecommunications: 1 year (required)

Language:

• English (required)