Construction coordinator

Job No: 497985

FT/PT: Full-time

Regular/Project/Seasonal: Regular

Location: Austin, TX 78744

City: Austin

State: Texas

Categories: Operations/Maintenance (Power, Water, Transmission, Telecom), Hybrid, Construction

Come join a growing organization by coordinating the construction of telecommunications projects for the Lower Colorado River Authority. In this role you'll serve as an owner's representative to ensure that project construction meets design specifications, is delivered on schedule and is within budget.


A successful candidate will be able to establish direction, identify problems and resolve issues related to the delivery of the constructed project. They will also maintain heavy involvement with coordination and scheduling of field teams and construction resources, including quality control, site safety, vendors and suppliers throughout project initiation, startup, execution and closeout. They will be expected to initiate prompt corrective action to get a project back on track and reports results of action.


Additionally, will need to provide technical input and serve as a planning resource for construction support resources.

You will be trusted to:

• Maintain heavy involvement with coordination and scheduling of field teams and related resources, including quality control, site safety, schedule and cost control, vendors and suppliers.

• Assist the project team by providing input to contract bid proposals and bid evaluations as required.

• Provide input regarding modifications, change orders and other impacts. Provide information to the project team as needed to revise project scope, schedule and costs.

• Provide technical input and serves as a planning resource for the construction work packages.

• Travel independently or with a small team to construction project sites as needed across LCRA’s service area.

You qualify with:

• Nine or more years of experience in construction management relating to the area of construction specialization required to perform the job, including two or more years supervisory or other relevant contractor management experience. A degree(s) in construction, engineering, project management or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.

• Driver's license

You are a great fit with:

Experience with telecom construction to include:

• Fiber installation and maintenance
• LTE site builds
• Telecom tower construction and maintenance

You gain:

• Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance

• Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave

• 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option

• Life and disability insurance

• Wellness program including wellness incentive

• Extensive learning & development programs

And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.

LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources or email . Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Advertised: 6/13/2024 Central Daylight Time

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