Construction Project Administrator

Job overview

The Construction Project Administrator role is onsite in Waukegan, IL, with a base salary of $78,000–$126,000 per year. Ziply Fiber is a local internet service provider expanding its fiber network to connect communities. The administrator inspects outside plant construction and guides contract inspectors to help ensure work meets engineering, cost, schedule, and quality expectations. Coordination with contractors, municipalities, vendors, and internal teams supports compliant network construction and timely project delivery.

What you'll do

• Inspect aerial and underground construction and audit contractor inspections and corrections
• provide first-level field approval for changes
• assign and dispatch contract inspectors
• train contract personnel on inspection methods and field software
• support process and application development
• resolve construction issues and community complaints with vendor teams
• liaise with municipalities on permits and traffic control
• process vendor invoices
• coordinate with engineering, network services, customer groups, and contractors.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

construction project administrator

outside plant

fiber network

field inspections

contractor oversight

municipal coordination

waukegan il

ziply fiber

$78,000–$126,000/year

medical dental vision

401(k)

paid time off

quarterly performance bonus

education reimbursement

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k)
• flexible spending account
• paid sick leave and paid time off
• parental leave
• quarterly performance bonus
• training, career growth, and education reimbursement programs.

Why this role

Requires a high school diploma or GED, at least five years of outside plant construction or engineering experience, a valid state driver’s license, and familiarity with Microsoft Office, including Excel. A relevant bachelor’s degree is preferred.

About the employer

Ziply Fiber is hiring for this role. Industry: Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction. Sector: 23.