Ritter Communications · 17 hours ago
Construction Coordinator - Engineer
Fort Smith, AR
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expRitter Communications is the largest privately held telecommunications provider serving exclusively the Mid-South, offering world-class broadband fiber, telecom, video, cloud and data center services. The Construction Coordinator - Engineer oversees and coordinates engineering and construction activities associated with Enterprise customers, ensuring efficient preparation and implementation of various projects.
InternetTelecommunications
Responsibilities
With support, oversees construction projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards
Plans and prepares detailed drawings and staking sheets for new Enterprise customers which include any removal or rearrangement of existing aerial or underground lines, cable, and conduits
Prepares detailed construction and installation drawings and estimates equipment, labor, and material costs
Ensures compliance with Ritter and industry specifications by staking all lines to be built; Organizes and files necessary paperwork and staking sheets
Selects routing of lines and determines equipment requirements as appropriate
Prepares detailed construction and installation drawings and estimates equipment, labor, and material costs
Works closely with EMAP as subject matter expert to assist with the preparation of long-range plans, exchange and system designs
Supervises inspection of work orders and verifies tabulation of contractor staking sheets
Ensures accurate and up-to-date facility maps for Ritter mapping systems
Advises and researches new technologies and identifies areas of the plant that need to be upgraded; Provides EMAP with findings and recommendations
Attends various meetings with management, departments, and vendors to ensure company objectives are met
Participates in inter-departmental planning meetings to coordinate and communicate activities related to the successful completion of projects
Manages contract OSP engineer(s) when contract work is required
Ensures the product provided by contract engineering partners adheres to the planned concept and quality standards; conducts quality audits on contract engineered work
Monitors and shares accountability for project spend
Assesses, approves, or denies changes requested from contract personnel
Designs electronic records in the database utilized by the company
Prepares regular progress reports, project status updates, and performance metrics for management and stakeholders
Serves as the point of contact for civil authorities with respect to detailed planning and designs surrounding new customer builds
Supports OSP construction team in representation of Ritter Communications at municipal, civil, government, DOT meetings as requested
Makes job safety a primary objective in all duties
Frequent travel required to project areas and job sites
Assists other team members as requested with planning and preparing detailed drawings and staking sheets for new construction, removal or rearrangement of existing aerial or underground lines, cable and conduits
Other related duties and projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or equivalent plus 1 year of fiber optic network engineering/construction experience
Basic knowledge of telecommunications construction and engineering practices and principles
Basic knowledge of industry regulations affecting engineering projects
Basic knowledge of company products, services, policies and procedures
Skill in operating various office equipment such as personal computer, various software programs, and telephone systems
Skill in problem identification and resolution
Skill in oral and written communication
Entry-level skill in reading and interpreting technical documents and forms including work orders, staking sheets, schematics, and specification manuals
Ability to communicate with customers, employees, and various business contacts in a professional and courteous manner
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple work assignments
Ability to pay close attention to detail
Ability to work independently
Ability to make sound decisions using information at hand
Ability to work within a team environment
Ability to implement plans and/or direction as provided by upper-level management
Ability to travel for business requirements; must possess a valid Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
Cancer
Accident and life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
401(k) with company match
Flexible spending accounts
Free gym membership
Company discounts
Tuition reimbursement
Paid training
Paid leave
Much more
Company
Ritter Communications
Ritter Communications is a telecommunications company that provides internet and business solutions.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$593.8MKey Investors
Tennessee State Government
2024-11-12Debt Financing· $590M
2022-09-20Grant· $3.8M
2019-08-12Acquired
Leadership Team
Heath Simpson
Chief Executive Officer
Mark M. McHale
Vice President Public Affairs and Community Relations
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