Construction Planner I

Company: Cox Enterprises
Location: Pensacola
Posted on: June 12, 2021

Job Description:

Role Summary Plans and coordinates construction builds, rebuilds, and upgrades.Performs field assessments, creates efficient route designs, and estimates costs.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) and/or Fiber networks to maintain construction standards.Ensures HFC/Fiber network readiness for launch or deployment of products. Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions Provides oversight of construction project to include materials, contract labor, resources, and estimates to include timelines and expected expenses.Primary work will be in support of plant extensions, cable replacements, third party damages, serviceability, repair quality checks, small/medium retail operations, network rebuilds, network relocates and upgrades. Performs site assessments of proposed construction projects, ensures alternative routing paths, and assesses cost-effective design for construction. Coordinates all customer implementation activities including site walk-throughs, pre-construction meetings, verification of demarcation point, coordinates access for subcontract labor, and requests private utility information. Coordinates contractor work, coordinate and/or obtains permits, building access, or ROW agreements where applicable, distributes design prints and other necessary working documents. Negotiates and approves design or construction changes with contractors and/or customers. Coordinates with public works personnel, developers, customers, building owners, and utilities on projects. Completes associated tasks within workflow databases and updates schedules. Estimates construction costs, prepares budgets, manages change orders, approve contractor invoices and tracks expenses. Participates in managing and estimating revenue forecasts, material planning, capital and expense budgets. Inspect construction work or coordinate inspection assignments. Releases addresses as serviceable and notifies other departments of serviceability. As projects are completed, perform tasks to close tasks in database/tool, reconcile assets, and generate reports to ensure proper closure of project. Partners with contractors to ensure Cox standards are applied to construction builds. Participates in BCP,business continuity plan, events as needed. Qualifications: Minimum 1 or more year of experience in related field (i.e., Construction Planning, Field Operations or Network Operations) with a Telecommunications company Prior basic technical skills related to coordinating work and time& cost estimation. Able to follow established construction planning processes Proficient using Computer and Microsoft Office Suite (Adobe, Word, Outlook, Excel) applications in a work setting Requires ability to read and interpret system drawings civil plans and other tactical documents Preferred 2 years of experience in related area of responsibility (e.g., construction planning or network maintenance experience) Who We Are About Cox Communications Cox Communicationsis committed to creating meaningful moments of human connection through broadband applications and services. The largest private telecom company in America, we proudly serve six million homes and businesses across 18 states. We're dedicated to empowering others to build a better future and celebrate diverse products, people, suppliers, communities and the characteristics that makes each one unique. About Cox We are the Cox family of businesses. We've been making our mark since 1898 by building and evolving world-class businesses, staying true to our values, and encouraging top talent to always look for growth and impact while building a career with us. Our primary divisions - Cox Communications and Cox Automotive - are driving a new wave of innovation, powering smart cities with powerhouse broadband communications and pioneering greener, more progressive transportation alternatives for individuals and fleet operators. We're also expanding into new spaces like cleantech and healthcare to rev up our momentum toward building a better future for the next generation. We're looking for the talent today who will be our leaders tomorrow. Sound intriguing? Learn more about where we are today, where we hope you'll be going with us, and the common purpose that unites us at . Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, . Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Statement to ALL Third-Party Agencies and Similar Organizations: Cox accepts resumes only from agencies with which we formally engage their services. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, Cox employees, Cox hiring manager, or send to any Cox facility. 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