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Tillman Fiber · 2 months ago

Utility Coordinator

Hernando, Citrus, Sumter, Marion, Volusia, Seminole, Brevard, Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Tillman FiberCo is a portfolio company focused on building premier digital infrastructure businesses globally. They are seeking a Utility Coordinator to oversee vendor relations, manage permit requirements, and ensure compliance with utility regulations across multiple counties. The role involves coordinating utility accounts, tracking project progress, and maintaining accurate records of utility locations and documentation.

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Responsibilities

Oversee relations between our vendor and the jurisdictions as well as manage the quality and direction requested by the jurisdiction and intervene when necessary to ensure that permit requirements are being fulfilled. Only if it’s an electrical permit

Ensure all permit payments are timely and invoiced appropriately and Audit and Maintain SFU/MDU OSP permits and ROW payment records in Sitetracker. Power company/construction invoices

Work with our vendor partners in getting utility accounts set up with power companies

Review Utility and permit Work Plans and recommend for approval. Pertains to vetting the locations

As necessary, interfaces with jurisdictional staff to ensure compliance with applicable laws, codes, and ordinances, and leverage regulatory status to support deployment objectives

Tracks project progress and maintain accurate data entry. Communicate with the electrician

Acts as a point of contact for internal and external customers regarding specific power companies

Ensures all permits are submitted in a timely manner to ensure fiber build projects are not delayed

Identifying and resolving conflicts between existing utilities and proposed construction designs.?Field verification of proposed location and existing utilities. Travel to locations will be expected

Create utilities project work orders with all utility companies involved in projects. Communicate with engineers to ensure smooth interactions and project development

Collaborating with utility companies, project designers, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth coordination.?Develop working relationships with engineers and customer service

Maintaining accurate records of utility locations, drawings, and documentation.?Include design and permit prints, verify for accuracy. Trackers that include utilities milestones (permits for electrical, gas, water, etc.) submittal and approval dates

Managing the relocation of utilities, including obtaining necessary permits and ensuring compliance with regulations.?

Providing support to design teams by attending meetings, reviewing documents, and facilitating site visits.?

Tracking the progress of relocation efforts and ensuring timely completion.?

Communicate with municipality personnel to identify projects that may affect project construction progress

Assisting with the preparation of contingency plans for unplanned utility events.?

Identifying and locating utilities within project boundaries using various methods and technologies.?

Preparing and reviewing utility agreements with utility companies.?

Obtaining necessary permits for utility relocation and construction

Providing schedule oversight for utility work integrated with the overall construction schedule.?

Conducting utility coordination meetings and documenting meeting minutes.?

Communicate with customer service to initiate service accounts

In some instances, travel to the proposed construction locations is expected

Maintain a good driving record

Maintain service on company vehicle up to date

Qualification

Utility coordination experienceWireline technologies knowledgeNational Electrical Safety CodeMicrosoft Office proficiencySalesforce Sitetracker experienceCommunication skillsCritical thinking skillsTime managementAttention to detail

Required

Must reside within the service area spanning the counties listed and be willing to travel regularly throughout these locations

High school diploma or GED required

Minimum 2+ years of utility coordination experience with power companies (e.g., TECO, Duke Energy, FPL, KUA)

Hands-on fielding experience strongly preferred, including: Vetting proposed cabinet locations, Verifying transformer proximity, Assessing site conditions (e.g., flood zones)

Experience with and understanding of wireline technologies for OSP fiber builds (buried, aerial, underground)

Knowledge of National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), Rural Utilities Service (RUS) codes, and relevant building codes is a plus

Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat

Working knowledge of Excel and Google Earth/Maps

Valid driver's license with a clean MVR (Motor Vehicle Record)

Ability to work 50% in the field (site vetting, coordination with engineers and power companies, attending meter set appointments) and 50% from home (updating SiteTracker, managing invoices/accounts, maintaining trackers, coordinating with internal teams)

Willingness to travel within assigned geographic area

Successful completion of MVR check

Preferred

Salesforce Sitetracker experience preferred

Highly organized, self-starter with excellent time management and attention to detail

Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including negotiation, consensus building, and problem-solving

Ability to take direction, adapt to changing priorities, and work independently or collaboratively

Critical thinking skills to assess challenges, anticipate conflicts, and develop solutions

Benefits

Competitive benefits and wellness package, including medical, dental and vision coverage.

401k plan with company match

Generous PTO and 11 holidays annually

Paid parental leave.

Employee Recognition Program

Company

Tillman Fiber

Tillman FiberCo LLC will build and operate a 100% Fiber to the Premise (FTTP) network to deliver industry leading symmetrical gigabit broadband internet access and services to residential and commercial customers.

Founded in 2021

New York, New York, USA

51-200 employees