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Uniti Group Inc. · 5 days ago

Kinetic Utility Project Coordinator

Jacksonville, FL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Uniti Group Inc. is a provider of high-speed broadband Internet, phone service, and Digital TV packages. The Kinetic Utility Project Coordinator will manage relationships with government agencies for permit approvals, coordinate necessary surveys, and negotiate agreements for facility relocations.

Telecommunications

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain relationships with agencies and individuals responsible for approving permits for OSP facility placement

Coordinate environmental, land, and archeological surveys required for permit approvals

Negotiate reimbursement agreements with private companies, government agencies, and other providers for facility relocations

Support and coordinate pole attachment audits, clearance issue reports, and structure access requests with incumbent local exchange carriers (ILECs), power companies, and other agencies

Negotiate and manage agreements for leasing available space on poles or within underground conduits

Support and coordinate rail crossing agreements for OSP installation projects

Support and coordinate easement agreements for OSP installation projects

Manage existing agreements, including renewals, term enforcement, and payment authorization

Establish relationships with government entities to secure permits for OSP facility placement

Collaborate with legal, engineering, and risk management teams to execute and manage contracts

Serve as Kinetic's representative to permitting entities, governmental and legislative bodies within the assigned area

Travel up to 50% of the time within the assigned area of responsibility, with occasional overnight stays

Qualification

Telecommunications experienceNegotiation skillsProject managementUtility construction permitsEasement agreementsTelecom fiber installationCommunication skillsTime managementRelationship building

Required

Telecommunications industry experience

5+ years of relevant experience

2+ years of experience in telecom fiber installation

Outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to summarize and present detailed information to technical and non-technical audiences, both individually and in a group setting

Strong project and time management skills with execution focus to drive results through performance

Proven ability to plan and organize workloads and work within multiple deadlines

Familiarity with utility construction permit application process at the municipal (city/county) level, as well as other regulatory agencies such as DOT, railroads, state land departments, and forest services

Familiarity with structure access request process allowed under the Telecom Act whereby a Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC) applies to lease available space upon poles or within underground conduit of an Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier (ILEC) or power company

Experience negotiating for easements on private property, including easement document preparation, professional survey review, and land value assessment and negotiation

Experience with telecom outside plant construction, including terminology and techniques, facility locates, pole attachments, engineering plans, facility relocation, and directional drilling

Familiarity with utility facility relocation reimbursement agreement processes and strong negotiation skills

Ability to compare competitor agreements, note variations and negotiate for equitable treatment in agreements

College degree and 5-7 years professional level experience with 2-3 years supervisory experience; or 9+ years professional level related experience with 2-3 years supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and professional level related experience required