Job Description

Eaton Fiber is seeking an experienced Permitting / Right of Way Coordinator to be the subject matter expert on all permitting of a large fiber deployment in the various markets. Experience in right-of-way and encroachment permits for telecommunication build preferred. Candidate must have local permitting experience and an understanding of the permitting application process for multiple Jurisdictions.

Requirements and Responsibilities

• In conjunction with Engineering, coordinate and acquire permits and agreements in all aspects of an Eaton Fiber build deployment project.
• Oversee the movement of permits from design by the vendor to the jurisdiction.
• 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.
• Ensure all permit payments are timely and invoiced appropriately
• As necessary, interfaces with jurisdictional staff to ensure compliance with applicable laws, codes, and ordinances, and leverage regulatory status to support deployment objectives.
• Collaborates and coordinates with internal functional groups to resolve permit issues and achieve project milestones, ensuring on-time and on-budget network delivery.
• Tracks permit project progress and maintain accurate data entry.
• Coordinates network permitting functions, including reviewing project reports, identifying issues, and ensuring adherence to cycle times and project forecasting accuracy.
• Ensures all permits are submitted in a timely manner to ensure fiber build projects are not delayed.
• Ensure are permits are worked in a timely manner and are closed with the issuing authority correctly.
• Other duties as maybe assigned.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree and min 5+ years of permitting experience in either the engineering, construction, architecture, or telecommunications industries;
• Experience with and understanding of wireline technologies specifically OSP fiber builds (buried/aerial, UG)
• Familiarity with coordinating ROW issues and managing OSP for aerial Fiber Optic networks.
• Ability to manage permitting processes, including highway, railroad, city, county, state, and municipal requirements for telecommunications construction.
• Local knowledge of traffic control permitting requirements.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office programs and Adobe Acrobat. Working knowledge of Google Earth/Maps.
• Highly organized, self-starter, and detail-oriented with excellent time management and strong attention to detail.
• Possess strong professional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to negotiate, build consensus, and provide solutions to problems.
• Ability to take direction with ease, including changes to schedule and workflow priorities, and work independently or as a team member.
• Critical thinking skills to make assessments and provide solutions to problems.

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