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Tillman FiberCo is building a network with future-forward technologies, systems and network architecture that will be ultimately capable of delivering 40Gbps+ to customers. Tillman FiberCo is a portfolio company of Tillman Global Holdings, a holding company focused on building premier digital infrastructure businesses globally. We have an incredible opportunity for a Utility Coordinator in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte, Lee, Brevard, Seminole, Marion, Citrus, Polk, and Volusia Counties

Responsibilities:?

• 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 and Audit and Maintain SFU/MDU OSP permits and ROW payment records in Sitetracker. Power company/construction invoices.?
• Work with our power providers in getting utility accounts set up.
• Review Utility and permit Work Plans and recommend for approval. Pertains to vetting the locations.?
• As necessary, interfaces with jurisdictional staff to ensure compliance with applicable laws, codes, and ordinances, and leverage regulatory status to support deployment objectives.?
• Tracks project progress and maintain accurate data entry. Communicate with the electrician.?
• Acts as a point of contact for internal and external customers regarding specific power companies. ?
• Ensures all permits are submitted in a timely manner to ensure fiber build projects are not delayed.?

Additional Responsibilities:?

• Identifying and resolving conflicts between existing utilities and proposed construction designs. Field verification of proposed location and existing utilities. Travel to locations will be expected.?
• Create utilities project work orders with all utility companies involved in projects. Communicate with engineers to ensure smooth interactions and project development.?
• Collaborating with utility companies, planning engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth coordination.
• Maintaining accurate records of utility locations, drawings, and documentation. Include design and permit prints, verify for accuracy. Trackers that include utilities milestones (permits for electrical, gas, water, etc.) submittal and approval dates.?
• Providing support to design teams by attending meetings, reviewing documents, and facilitating site visits.
• Communicate with municipality personnel to identify projects that may affect project construction progress.?
• Assisting with the preparation of contingency plans for unplanned utility events.
• Identifying and locating utilities within project boundaries using various methods and technologies.
• Preparing and reviewing utility agreements with utility companies.?
• Obtaining necessary permits for utility relocation and construction.?
• Providing schedule oversight for utility work integrated with the overall construction schedule.
• Conducting utility coordination meetings and documenting meeting minutes.
• Communicate with customer service to initiate service accounts.?
• Required to travel to the proposed construction locations is expected.?
• Maintain a good driving record.?

Requirements

Location:
Must reside within the service area spanning Lee County to Volusia County?and be?willing to travel regularly throughout these locations.

Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required.?
• Minimum 4 years of utility coordination experience with power companies (e.g., TECO, Duke Energy, FPL, KUA).
• High level understanding of power distribution and primary electrical transformers.
• Hands-on fielding experience strongly preferred, including:
• Vetting proposed cabinet locations
• Verifying transformer proximity
• Assessing site conditions (e.g., flood zones)
• Experience with and understanding of wireline technologies for OSP fiber builds (buried, aerial, overhead and underground).
• Knowledge of National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), Rural Utilities Service (RUS) codes, and relevant building codes is a plus.

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
• Working knowledge of Excel and Google Earth/Maps.
• Salesforce Sitetracker experience preferred.

Key Competencies:

• Highly organized, self-starter with excellent time management and attention to detail.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including negotiation, consensus building, and problem-solving.
• Ability to take direction, adapt to changing priorities, and work independently or collaboratively.
• Critical thinking skills to assess challenges, anticipate conflicts, and develop solutions.

Additional Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license with a clean MVR (Motor Vehicle Record).
• Ability to work 35% in the field (site vetting, coordination with engineers and power companies, attending meter set appointments) and 65% from home (updating SiteTracker, managing invoices/accounts, maintaining trackers, coordinating with internal teams).

As a growing company, we are committed to attracting and developing the absolute best talent by offering a workplace where results are recognized and rewarded. We offer a terrific opportunity for you to grow:

• Challenging, rewarding career within a growing company, backed by a global investor and owner of digital infrastructure assets.
• Competitive Salary
• East Coast based company (will work on EST time)
• Direct Hire Opportunity
• Collaborative environment, with on-the-job training and mentorship opportunities
• Competitive benefits and wellness package, including medical, dental and vision coverage.
• 401k plan with company match
• Generous PTO and 11 holidays annually
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee Recognition Program