Plant Closeout Specialist

Summary

Join Sonic, a company committed to building a faster, more affordable internet, as a Plant Closeout Specialist. You will perform clerical tasks related to processing As-Built Drawings, Notices of Completion, and Construction Corrections after final inspection. Working with Project Managers and Coordinators, you will ensure a full understanding of the construction project lifecycle's closeout phase. This remote position (with initial HQ training) offers a competitive hourly rate ($25-$28/hour DOE) and excellent benefits. The role involves managing the corrections process, tracking closeout steps, and communicating with vendors and colleagues. You will contribute to the efficient and accurate completion of construction projects.

Requirements

• 2 to 5 years of experience in a similar role with project coordination, document control and/or project closeout experience
• Experience and understanding of record/document control and reporting
• Experience in construction project controls and scheduling
• Experience with telecommunications construction best practices
• GO95 experience
• General understanding of telecommunications construction
• Interpersonal Skills - Ability to interact and work with team members in varying levels within the company, including shareholders, external partners, managers, staff, and contract workers in a collaborative manner with a solution oriented approach
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Impeccable spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information; Extreme attention to detail
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values
• Language Skills - Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information to groups large and small and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
• Mathematical Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
• Reasoning Ability - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Computer Skills - Proficient in multiple operating platforms; should have knowledge of Internet software, Microsoft Office Suite, JIRA, GIS

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical tasks related to the efficient processing of As-Built Drawings, Notices of Completion and Construction Corrections after final inspection, including preparing, revising, examining, and analyzing the documents while fostering outstanding internal and external communications, tracking, accountability, and integrity
• Work hand in hand with the Project Managers, Project Coordinators and Construction Coordinators, the Closeout Specialist will have a full understanding of the closeout phase of a construction project life-cycle
• Collect as-built drawings as provided by Construction Coordinators and coordinate with Engineers to create formal as-built record documents
• Submit formal Notifications of Completion to appropriate Pole Owners
• Receive and track final inspection reports from Pole Owners
• Distribute construction corrections to responsible contractors
• Ensure Contractors resolve corrections in a reasonable timeline, using photo documentation
• Manage the corrections process through the final acceptance of work by Pole Owners
• Create and track all steps in the closeout process in JIRA or other workflow management program as applicable
• Correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries
• Communicate with co-workers, management, customers, and others in a courteous and professional manner
• Other duties and projects as requested by manager

Preferred Qualifications

Working with telecommunications or utilities companies a plus

Benefits

• Medical + Dental + Vision benefits
• 401k and Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Education opportunities
• Stipend for high-speed internet access
• Paid Comprehensive Training
• Growth Opportunities