Construction Coordinator

Ritter Communications has been at the forefront of the local communications industry for more than a century. We began providing telephone service in Northeast Arkansas in 1906. Today, Ritter Communications serves 92 communities and more than 45,000 customers across Arkansas, northeast Texas, southeast Missouri, and west Tennessee. The company has grown steadily over the years, expanding rapidly and is now the largest privately-held regional broadband fiber, telecom, video and cloud services provider in the Mid-South. Ritter invests heavily in the communities it serves by deploying proven, best-in-class infrastructure and technology, while coupling it with a world-class customer focused experience.

We are looking for a Construction Coordinator to join our team!

Job Summary:

The Construction Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all construction activities including but not limited to: design, permitting, build, and cutover of OSP projects. The Construction Coordinator must be highly detailed, communicative, collaborative, task driven and comfortable working with technology. This role requires self-motivation and strong project coordination experience in order to contribute to all areas of expertise with various cross-functional teams.

Essential Duties:

• Tracks project objectives by reviewing tasks, conferring with management and communicating with contractors;
• Assigns tasks to internal and external teams including contractor resources;
• Supports construction manager in the field with newly acquired information and updates of progress;
• Participates in project calls and provides updates where applicable;
• Collects updates from construction contractors in the field and provides status reports;
• Reports on specific project milestones, risks, and issues;
• Communicates with all teams involved and drive progress for each project;
• Manages data within proprietary software;
• Interacts daily with stakeholders to interpret their needs and requirements;
• Checks and responds to emails;
• Able to work necessary hours as required to meet project deadlines;
• Travels to customer sites, project areas, business related events, and other Ritter Communications locations as required;
• Other related duties and projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of company policies and procedures;
• Knowledge of telecommunications network design and construction practices;
• Knowledge of various operating systems, Word, Excel, Explorer and Outlook;
• Strong organization and time management skills;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with exceptional attention to details;
• Proficient in the use of appropriate project management reporting and tracking software;
• Reacts to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently;
• Flexible during times of change;
• Persuasive, encouraging, and motivating;
• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, and other departments;
• Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities;
• Ability to defuse tension among project team, should it arise;
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial;
• Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential;
• Ability to travel for business requirements; must possess a valid Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.

Education and Experience:

High School diploma or equivalent required; three years of OSP construction work experience and/or demonstrated proficiency equal to job knowledge skills and abilities required.

Ritter Communications is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We strive to maintain a drug-free workplace.

We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package including 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, and much more!