Job Details

Overview

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Role is customer facing and requires clear verbal and written communications, professional interactions, and effective collaboration with internal teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Liaison between cities and jurisdictions, and build meaningful, long-term relationships in various markets.
• Guide teams and participate with research and prepare documentation for required permits, right of ways, easements, and land use for telecom projects.
• Create and maintain reports, tracking progress of multiple projects to meet customer delivery deadlines and conditions of approvals from municipalities.
• Obtain all necessary permitting / zoning approvals from Federal, State, and local agencies; inform internal groups about regulatory requirements to support compliance at permit and construction stages and meet project timelines.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of permit packages for applications adhering to standards and regulations.
• Monitor staffing needs in the project group and maintain staffing projections.
• Ensure a Scope of Work is in place for all projects.
• Create and adhere to revenue, gross profit, accounts receivable, and staffing forecasts.
• Act as liaison between customers and internal operations to meet expectations and sustain goodwill for future business.
• Execute project implementation/startup and ongoing production management.
• Monitor projects to improve quality and reduce time and cost of project throughput.
• Promote the company image through sound, ethical business practices and ensure service and quality exceed customer expectations.
• Meet regularly with key personnel to ensure effective information flow and achievement of goals.
• Implement corrective actions to meet cost targets and completion schedules.
• Develop subordinates' abilities and provide training for ongoing skill development.
• Assist personnel with interpreting customer drawings, project documentation, and technical specifications.
• Conduct performance reviews for direct reports and set goals with follow-ups.
• Complete invoicing within SLAs, ensure POs are in place before work startup.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in permitting design, government affairs or related work in a Utility / Permitting environment in a related industry preferred.
• 5+ years of Project Management experience in utility permitting or related field preferred.
• In-depth understanding of NESC 202X code requirements preferred.
• Regulatory compliance expertise: advanced understanding of local, state, and federal regulations related to underground utilities, with ability to incorporate into permit drawings.
• Advanced understanding of Telecom OSP Engineering and Construction standards for underground and aerial pole line cable plant, including Joint Use Design, Pole Replacement, Primary Service, and Reliability/Maintenance Design.
• Proven leadership of a Make Ready Team to perform structural loading calculations using O-Calc or Spida-Calc per NESC and pole owner protocol.
• Ability to create 3D models of poles in O-Calc and Spida-Calc to ensure safe attachments to power and telecom poles.
• Analytical and observational skills to plan projects, review specifications, coordinate staffing, and manage all project aspects.
• Proven ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Proven ability to solve problems creatively.
• Persuasive and motivational with ability to elicit cooperation from diverse sources.
• Ability to interact with colleagues, vendors, and customers of all demographics and professional levels; build credibility to complete tasks.
• Willingness to learn new product lines and technologies.
• Ability to handle employee issues and confrontations effectively and timely.
• History of successful customer communications and relationship management.

Additional Information

• This is a customer-facing position which will require up to 50% travel.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must have reliable home internet.

Schedule, Compensation, and Benefits

Shifts: Monday through Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm CST, with flexibility to work outside normal business hours.

Compensation: base salary range 75k-95k plus incentives.

Benefits: healthcare, retirement, paid leave (sick leave, PTO, holidays), life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, FSA, education reimbursement, wellness reimbursement, and EAP.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management and Information Technology
• Industries: Telecommunications