Construction Specialist I (Contractor)
Schaumburg, Illinois
Contract
We are hiring a Remote Construction Specialist to support fiber and coax telecommunications construction projects within the Heartland footprint (Michigan, Indiana, and Kentucky). This position will remotely monitor construction activities, review project scopes and design plans, coordinate with Business Partners, and ensure projects are completed accurately and on schedule.
Responsibilities
- Monitor Business Partner construction activities and ensure project tasks are completed accurately and on time.
- Review fiber and coax design prints, new jobs, task plans, and scopes of work to ensure projects are properly aligned.
- Coordinate construction resources, including materials, labor, and resource allocation.
- Provide technical support to procurement, design, construction, and other internal teams.
- Review project cost estimates and evaluate Business Partner change orders.
- Communicate with Business Partners and internal teams to address project issues and maintain project progress.
- Maintain accurate project documentation and perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Experience in the cable, telecommunications, or utility construction industry.
- Ability to understand and read fiber and coax design prints.
- Knowledge of cable construction practices and the National Electrical Code (NEC).
- Strong understanding of construction project scope, task planning, materials, and labor requirements.
- Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently in a virtual environment while managing multiple projects.
- Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance.
- Access to a reliable high-speed internet connection.
- Must reside within the Heartland footprint: Michigan, Indiana, or Kentucky.
Preferred Experience
- Experience supporting telecommunications construction projects.
- Experience with fiber and coax construction.
- Experience reviewing project estimates and change orders.
- Experience working with Business Partners, contractors, and construction/design teams
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability.
As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.
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What you didn’t know about us:
- Competitive salary
- Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Short/Long Term Disability and Critical Care/Illness Protection
- Life Insurance and Retirement Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- With this position, you will get the opportunity to work with our game changing clients and further advance your already valuable experience in the telecom industry!
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We are Collaborators. You’ll be working with a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kelly and part of the Kelly Telecom division. It allows us to be as nimble and fiercely competitive as a startup while having the backing of a multibillion dollar publicly traded company which has been in business for 75 years. With direct access to hiring managers, services don’t stop at standard recruiting processes. We use our expertise to improve your application skills and provide ongoing career support.
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