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We build and operate fiber networks and provide transformative multi-Gigabit internet access to homes and businesses in small and medium-sized communities across the Southeast and Midwest U.S. www.GoKinetic.com

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About the Role:

The Utility Project Coordinator will perform assignments of varied responsibility, scope, and complexity. Developing relationships with government agencies and individuals across Windstream’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 Windstream’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 North Carolina: Concord, Charlotte, and Matthews.***_

What You'll Do:

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 Windstream 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

Do You Have?

+ Telecommunications industry experience

+ 5+ years of relevant experience

+ 2+ years 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

Minimum Requirements:

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.

Physical Tasks- Standing Occasionally: 0-33% | Walking Occasionally: 0-33% |Sitting Continuously: 67-100%

Driving: Car: Frequently: 34-66% | Climbing: Occasionally: 0-33% |Bending: Occasionally: 0-33% | Crouching: Occasionally: 0-33% | Pushing – Pulling: Occasionally: 0-33% | Carrying: Occasionally: 0-33% | Reaching Above Head: Occasionally: 0-33%

Lowering >1-15 lbs: Occasionally: 0-33% | >15-30 lbs: Occasionally: 0-33% | >30 lbs: Occasionally: 0-33%

Repetitive Hand Action: >Medium Dexterity: Continuously: 67-100% | >Fine Manipulating: Frequently: 34-66% |Operate Foot Control: Frequently: 34-66%

Audio Visual Needs - Hearing: Continuously: 67-100%| Near Vision: Continuously: 67-100%| Far Vision: Occasionally: 0-33% |Peripheral Vision: Occasionally: 0-33%| Depth Perception: Occasionally: 0-33% | Color Discrimination: Continuously: 67-100%

Equipment Used in Job Performance/Working Environment: Computer, Printer, Fax, Telephone, Basic Office Supplies, Copier, Vehicle

Exposures to: Cold: Occasionally: 0-33% | Heat: Occasionally: 0-33% | Dampness: Occasionally: 0-33% | Heights: Occasionally: 0-33% | Vibration: Occasionally: 0-33% | Skin Irritants: Occasionally: 0-33% | Lung Irritants: Dust: Occasionally: 0-33% | Fumes/Gases: Occasionally: 0-33%

Types of Driver’s License Required: Driver’s License

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Our Benefits:

+ Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans

+ 401K Plan

+ Health & Flexible Savings Account

+ Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans

+ Educational Assistance Plan

Uniti is an equal opportunity employer. At Uniti, we celebrate the authenticity and uniqueness of our people and their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, current military status, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law, and to give full consideration to qualified disabled individuals and protected veterans.

Actual base pay for this job will depend on the candidate's primary work location and other factors, such as relevant skills and experience.

**Notice to Non-U.S. Citizens:** Uniti, as a holder of licenses granted by the Federal Communications Commission, is required to notify and to obtain approval from federal regulatory agencies prior to granting certain system/network access to any non-U.S. citizen personnel. Offers of employment extended to non-U.S. citizens are contingent upon receiving the requisite approval from agencies overseeing compliance. Non-U.S. citizens are required to provide Uniti with the personal identifying information required to obtain the necessary approval prior to accessing certain systems and/or Uniti’s network. _If you are not a U.S. citizen, please notify your recruiter or email [email protected] as soon as possible for information on Uniti’s foreign personnel disclosure and approval requirements._

**Notice to Applicants:** Depending on the position and its job functions, offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of certain pre-employment screenings, including but not limited to criminal background check, drug-screen, motor vehicle records check, or other pre-employment screening. All such screenings will be conducted by an external third-party with the Candidate’s written consent and in accordance with federal and state law. Refusal to authorize or submit to a required pre-employment screening may disqualify the candidate from employment. A prior criminal record will NOT automatically disqualify a candidate but will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis considering a number of factors, including but not limited to the nature and specific duties of the position. Any misrepresentation during the application or interview process may result in denial of employment, withdrawal of offer, or termination.

Job Details

Job Family** **Engineering

Job Function** **Outside Plant

Pay Type** **Salary