Windstream - Texarkana, TX

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Texarkana, TX
Telecommunications

About the position

The Utility Project Coordinator at Windstream is responsible for managing and coordinating various utility projects, particularly focusing on right-of-way management, pole attachment, and structure access. This role involves developing relationships with government agencies for permit approvals, negotiating agreements for facility relocations, and representing Windstream in governmental meetings. The position requires strong project management skills and the ability to collaborate with legal and engineering teams to execute contracts effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain relationships with agencies responsible for approving permits for OSP facility placement.
  • Coordinate environmental, land, and archeological surveys required for permit approvals.
  • Negotiate reimbursement agreements with private companies and government agencies for facility relocations.
  • Support and coordinate pole attachment audits and structure access requests with ILECs and power companies.
  • Manage existing agreements, including renewals and payment authorization.
  • Collaborate with legal, engineering, and risk management teams to execute and manage contracts.
  • Represent Windstream at governmental meetings, including after normal working hours.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of relevant experience in the telecommunications industry.
  • 2+ years in Telecom fiber installation.
  • Outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Strong project and time management skills with an execution focus.
  • Familiarity with utility construction permit application processes at the municipal level.
  • Experience negotiating for easements on private property and preparing easement documents.
  • Experience with telecom outside plant construction and facility relocation.

Nice-to-haves

  • College degree in a related field.
  • Experience with utility facility relocation reimbursement agreement processes.

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
  • Identity Theft, Legal, Auto & Home and Pet Insurance
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