Kinetic Utility Project Coordinator

Uniti•Gainesville, FL

About The Position

This position will perform assignments of varied responsibility, scope, and complexity. Developing relationships with government agencies and individuals across Uniti’s territory that approve permits for city, county, state, and federal entities will be an essential function of this position. It will also be a central point of escalation for these permitting agencies. Manages, coordinates, and negotiates with senior level internal attorneys, high profile outside counsel, and the executive level of staff and political representatives for municipal governments management personnel, to include executive levels. Includes document research of company rights and negotiation of reimbursement agreements with private companies, local/state/federal agencies, and other providers associated with facility relocation. Support for Structure Access requests/permits regarding Uniti’s application and lease of available space upon poles or within underground conduit of an Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier (ILEC) or power company including on site audits for pole attachment counts and clearance issues. Resource for utility relocation agreements relating to the relocation of outside plant facilities. This includes research of underlying rights as well as negotiation of reimbursement agreement. This position can be filled in the following markets in Florida: Alachua, Gainesville, Jacksonville, Live Oak, and Orlando.

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

Right-of-Way Management
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
Pole Attachment and Structure Access
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
Railroad Crossings, and Easements
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
General Responsibilities
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. This will include representing Uniti at governmental meetings (town councils, planning and zoning, etc.), including after normal working hours.
Travel up to 50% of the time within the assigned area of responsibility, with occasional overnight stays