Distribution Project Expeditor

About Us

Irby Construction Company has been building infrastructure for the power industry for more than 75 years. Our business values and performance-driven mindset guide our actions. Our approach to work starts with safety, puts people first, seeks to innovate, and promises to perform.

Irby is proud of its inclusive work environment, family-oriented culture, excellent benefits, and clear pathways for career growth. We strive to provide every employee with clear expectations and opportunities for advancement. What’s more, Irby has long long-valued tenure. In fact, many of our executive leaders started with Irby early in their careers and in the field.

When you join our team, you join an established firm, with a culture centered around its people. Teamwork is how we work. There is no other way. Pride is ever-present inside our offices and the bond of brotherhood runs strong among our crews. 

Irby Construction is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Quanta Services. That means team Irby gets the benefits of the company culture we’re known for along with the stability and resources of a Fortune 500 organization. (NYSE: PWR). 

Build your career at Irby Construction.

About this Role

A Project Expeditor at Irby Construction Company works directly with the general foreman to ensure jobs are fully prepared and ready to go to construction. Serving as the critical link between planning and field execution, the Project Expeditor reviews job packages, verifies site conditions, coordinates locates and permits, and resolves potential obstacles before crews mobilize. The Project Expeditor attends pre-construction meetings to outline any pre-trip work orders when scheduled, identifies any issues on the job, and communicates them promptly to the general foreman so that work can proceed safely, efficiently, and on schedule. After construction, the Project Expeditor supports job closeout by reconciling materials and providing accurate documentation for billing. THIS JOB OPENING IS FOR THE WEST COAST OF FLORIDA.

What You'll Do

• Identify any issues on the job prior to construction, including access limitations, right-of-way concerns, conflicts with existing facilities, and discrepancies between prints and field conditions
• White line proposed excavation and work areas for locates in accordance with applicable one-call/811 requirements
• Take clear, organized before pictures of work locations to document existing site conditions, property, and infrastructure prior to construction
• Submit and track permit notifications to ensure all required permits are in place before work begins
• Coordinate County and State Road watch notifications for lane closures and confirm traffic control requirements are communicated to the crew
• Ensure locates are marked correctly and completely, and follow up on any missing, incomplete, or expired locate tickets before crews arrive
• Read and review electric distribution construction prints to verify scope of work, material requirements, and pole, span, and equipment locations
• Attend pre-construction meetings and outline any pre-trip work orders with the general foreman and crew when scheduled
• Communicate job readiness, open issues, and schedule impacts to the general foreman in a timely manner
• Reconcile material for the unit writer once construction is completed, verifying installed, returned, and salvaged materials against the job package
• Travel to job sites to obtain any additional information needed to complete the job package, including field measurements, photos, and site notes
• Maintain accurate, organized records and job documentation using Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and company systems
• Follow all Irby Construction Company safety policies and procedures while on job sites

What You'll Bring

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have at least 4 years in Distribution Line Work, with hands-on experience in overhead and/or underground distribution construction
• Must possess basic working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Excel for communication, tracking, and reporting
• Must be able to read and interpret electrical utility construction prints, staking sheets, and work orders
• Must possess a working knowledge of electrical line construction, including materials, framing, and construction standards
• Must be able and willing to travel to job sites (some overnight travel may also be required)
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Must have strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple jobs at once

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a lineman, crew foreman, or in a field coordination or expediting role
• Familiarity with Florida utility standards, one-call/811 locate processes, and County and State right-of-way permitting
• Experience with material reconciliation and unit-based billing
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Work is performed primarily in the field on active and proposed job sites, with some office and administrative work
• Must be able to work outdoors in Florida weather conditions, including heat, humidity, and rain
• Must be able to walk job routes, including uneven terrain, roadsides, and right-of-way areas
• Must wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) while on job sites

What You'll Get

• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.