Engineering Coordinator

Vertical Bridge REIT, LLC, is the largest private owner and operator of wireless communications infrastructure in the United States and has a nationwide portfolio of over 18,000 towers. The company provides build-to-suit and colocation solutions to the telecommunications industry. In 2020, Vertical Bridge became the first tower company in the world to achieve the CarbonNeutral® company certified status and has been recertified every year since.

Summary

The Engineering Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of operational tasks within the Structural Engineering/Operations team. To support completion of required tasks for Vertical Bridge’s structural analyses, tower modifications, TIA inspections and tower maintenance programs.

Job Functions

• Create, process and issue purchase orders, purchase order requests, and check requests related to Engineering projects
• Continuously update Vertical Bridge’s internal project tracking software with information regarding structural analysis, mount analysis, structural modification, and tower maintenance related tasks
• Upload and maintain site information and vendor deliverables in corporate database related to engineering tasks and ensure accuracy of information before uploading and approving invoices
• Various data mining and database revision activities relying on Excel formulas and pivot tables as well as Vertical Bridge’s internal project tracking software
• Coordination of tower mappings and foundation mapping works, geotechnical reports as well as maintenance and repair projects
• Management and communication of Utility projects with VB’s preferred engineering vendor.
• Provide support for bidding for Tower Modifications and Tower Repairs. Communicate status and bid results to the appropriate Manager.
• Track, review, and report invoices related to the engineering team
• Assist with the integration and maintenance of newly acquired tower sites
• Collaborate with supervisor to ensure the Operations Manual is current and information is updated timely.
• Coordinate additional requirements for structural analyses requested from local municipalities, jurisdictions and vendors
• Communicate with clients on the status of projects
• Provide support to the Engineering teams with daily workload
• Other special projects as assigned by supervisor

Supervisory Requirements

None

Working Conditions And Physical Demands

Position will work directly from the corporate office with minimal travel. Required to attend department and company meetings.

Education And Experience

• Four-year degree preferred, preferably in Business, Urban and Regional Planning or another related field
• Minimum 3 years of project coordination or management and administrative support experience in the wireless communications or broadcast industry preferred
• Previous tower operations and other wireless communications experience are preferred
• Previous experience with engineering consultants preferred.
• Knowledge of MS Excel including data comparison, formulas, and pivot tables
• Effective in an entrepreneurial culture, working independently and as part of a team

Vertical Bridge is committed to a policy of equal employment and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee. Vertical Bridge is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V