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