Electric Distribution Construction Coordinator

Conexon is a rapidly growing telecommunications company partnering with Rural Electric Cooperatives to design and deploy advanced fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) networks nationwide. Our mission is to bridge the digital divide by delivering reliable, high-speed internet and phone services to Rural America. We are a team of people passionate about excellent service, meaningful work, and supporting the communities we serve. As we continue expanding into new states and regions, we’re looking for individuals who want to grow with us and contribute to this important mission of transforming rural communities with the power of high-speed internet, mile by mile of fiber to the home.

We are currently looking for an Electric Distribution Construction Supervisor to join the Construction Management team.

We are looking for qualified candidates for onsite make-ready supervision that have experience in all facets of electric distribution construction. This candidate should have a strong understanding of electric distribution line construction and of the process to make the poles ready for fiber attachments. Supervisors must be organized and have good written and verbal communication skills to communicate with clients, cooperative members, and co-workers.

Location: In Field

Job Type: Full- time

Schedule: Fixed

Overtime: Yes

FLSA Status: Exempt

Travel: Yes, within footprint

Pay: $35-40 depending on experience 

• Electrical distribution engineering, construction or staking experience
• General knowledge of make-ready material procurement and inventory tracking
• Strong knowledge of electric distribution design and construction, including poles, devices, equipment and ability to change pole design or framing to suit fiber plant installation
• Understanding of construction work order processes and ability to read work orders
• Knowledge of OSHA electrical safety standards and PPE requirements
• Understanding of RUS electric assembly units
• Thorough understanding of NESC standards and clearances
• Knowledge of utility attachments, ROW permitting, construction and quality control.
• Ability to read and navigate with electronic maps and GPS
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of commonly used co-op staking software packages is a plus. (NISC, SEDC, Milsoft)
• Ability to work from a mobile office in the field – laptop, iPad, smartphone, etc.
• Strong oral and written communication and employee supervision skills

This does not mean that the supervisor must perform all of these tasks, but the applicant will manage these areas of responsibility.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Make-ready evaluation and proposed solutions
• Management of engineering and electric distribution line construction contractors
• Attend safety and tailgate meetings – JSA checks
• Scheduling with timeline production and tracking
• Production verification and invoice reconciliation with production
• Cost control for the client and Conexon
• Weekly status reporting

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
• Ability to walk long distances on a regular basis
• Ability to bend stoop kneel Crouch or reach as required by job tasks etc.
• Normal office conditions
• Majority of time spent on the computer and phone

Standard Company Benefits Include

• Three (3) weeks of paid time off
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Retirement benefits