Fiber Construction Coordinator in Akron

Job Title:

Fiber Construction Coordinator

Company: Davey Resource Group, Inc.

Locations: Akron, OH, Columbus, OH

Additional Locations: Ohio Statewide, Midwest Regional

Work Site: On Site

Req : 221601

The Construction Coordinator oversees electric and/or communication construction projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to high‑quality standards. This role involves coordinating between electric pole owners, subcontractors, and engineering stakeholders, while tracking project progress and managing financial aspects. Key tasks include reviewing designs, conducting post‑construction inspections, managing required permits, updating project tracking, generating material reservations, and closing out projects in the work request software.

This position is an individual contributor role, working in an office, remote, and/or field settings.

• Partner closely with the Project Manager or Account Manager to deliver client outcomes by attending meetings, capturing action items, following up on project issues, facilitating change management, organizing, and updating project deliverables, and reporting.
• Directly supervise field crews, forepersons, ground hands, flaggers, and/or subcontractor coordination.
• Collaborate with field operations, other managers, and support staff to deliver successful projects.
• Work directly with the Project Manager to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues.
• Support the onboarding and training of new team members.
• Ensure crews operate with safety, quality, and production standards.
• Provide production reports for project management.
• Conduct onsite field visits to support field teams and give performance feedback.
• Partner with the Safety Team to support safety programs and initiatives.
• Ensure the proper care and maintenance of all assigned vehicles and equipment, including regular inspections, maintenance checks, and prompt reporting of any issues to the appropriate supervisor or maintenance personnel.
• Conduct oneself professionally in public settings while representing the company.
• Utilize technology, including iPads, cameras, and GIS software, for accurate data collection and documentation in the field.
• React safely and appropriately in emergency situations.
• Report and respond timely and accurately to the supervisor.
• Participate in employee and professional training events as assigned.
• Travel (up to 75%) for on‑site job duty training, projects, or meetings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and work rules.

• High‑school diploma with a minimum of 2 years of electric utility or telecommunications industry experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of utility infrastructure underground and/or aerial construction, safety standards, and client requirements.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills for effective team collaboration and property owner interactions.
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions, learn new skills, and contribute positively to a team environment. Exhibits a willingness to learn and grow within the role.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively with direct supervision.
• Ability to identify and assist in resolving common field‑level problems and apply understanding to carry out detailed instructions.
• Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions and performing physically demanding tasks.
• Electric hazard identification, electric equipment identification, or communication equipment identification capability.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical field from an accredited college or university.
• Understanding of operations, processes, and standards in the utility industry or related field.
• Understanding of Google Workspace.
• 2+ years of prior electric utility or telecommunications industry experience.
• OSHA  qualified training is but will be provided as required by the project (including, but not limited to, use and testing of rubber insulating gloves, electric meter change out, use of insulated measuring sticks, open enclosure methodology, and use of phasing tools).