Construction Planner I
CurrentI plan, coordinates and builds new, rebuild and upgrade construction projects. Performs field engineering, creates efficient route designs and estimates costs. May allocate and activates fiber when applicable. Plans network splicing for coax and fiber optic networks. May obtain access and right-of-way agreements where applicable. Coordinates permitting and pole applications, joint-trenching, and make-ready for utility poles. Repairs and inspects Hybrid Fiber Coax (HFC) networks and ensures backbone is available for launch or deployment of products. Coordinates with vendors to schedule and complete build activities to proper specifications and on schedule. Upon completion of build and turnup activity, responsible to complete all tasking related to close out including but not limited to QC, invoicing, as-builts, and project reconciliation. Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Performs field engineering of proposed projects and ensures alternative routing delivers the most cost-effective design for construction.Coordinates all customer implementation activities including site walk-throughs, node placements and subcontract labor.Coordinates contractor work, coordinates and/or obtains permits, access, or ROW agreements where applicable, distributes design prints and other necessary working documents. Negotiates and approves design or construction changes.Researches and reviews plans, gathers necessary data and listing material requirements for project.Coordinates with public works personnel, developers, commercial customers, building owners, and utilities on joint trench projects.Maintains workflow databases and updates schedules. Participates in managing and estimating cost forecasts, material planning, capital and expense budgets.Estimates construction costs, prepares budgets, and tracks expenses.Participates in managing and estimating revenue forecasts, material planning, capital and expense budgets.