Project Specialist I

Job Title: Project Specialist I
Job Location: Staunton, VA
Job Duration: 12 Months (possibility of extension)

Job Summary:

• Networks and develops relationships with key stakeholders and acts as the liaison between company and joint-use partners regarding permits, inspections, quality assurance surveys, rebuilds, attachment agreements, NESC interpretation and company policy.
• Responds to and addresses inquiries, concerns, complaints and safety violations related to Joint Use.
• Assures proper transactions of payments and billing.
• Facilitates pole attachments, joint trench, and billing between designated vendors and associated cable television, telephone, and telecommunication companies.
• Administers agreements with joint use partners and compliance surveys and auditing.
• As directed, research status and terms and conditions of existing agreements and provides summary and feedback to associated stakeholders.
• Responsible for understanding joint use policies, procedures, and agreements.
• Verifies proper use of NJUNS system by conducting QA audits on tickets created by the Design organization.
• Provides guidance and oversight to Joint Use Design contractors.
• Utilizes knowledge and previous experience in Electric Distribution Design to assist and review customer cost calculations and design estimates for Joint Use related construction projects, prior to billing the customer.
• Oversees and manages workload for Joint Use Design contractors.
• Maintains and verifies contractors' time reporting and generates billing to the responsible entity.
• Responsible for staying informed and up-to-date on new technologies, rulings and legislation that impact the Joint Utility industry.
• Assists with the development of new policies, procedures, and equipment standards related to these evolving technologies, trends, bills and FCC requirements.
• Consults with all levels of Management and provides support on Joint Use related issues, legislation, and policies.
• Provides advice and assistance during Joint Use related negotiations.

Required Years of Experience:

• 2 years of directly related hands on experience in a similar role/position.

Education:

• Bachelors or Associates degree preferred.
• 5+ years of applicable experience in electric or telecommunication fields will be considered in leu of degree.

Preferred Companies/Industries:

• Electric co-op/company, Telecommunication, Century Link, Bright speed, Comcast, Cox, etc. (Prior utilities or telecommunications design and/or construction experience extremely preferred).

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Experiences (Minimum Requirements):

• 2 years of directly related experience (experience in Telecommunication construction or at Electric utility preferred).
• Understanding of Electric Distribution Construction and Design, cost estimating and NESC code requirements.
• Working knowledge of cable television, telephone and telecommunication companies' operations and interaction with electric utilities.
• Skills: verbal and written communication; organization; time management; negotiation; customer service; computer.
• Abilities: planning and organizing; interpreting and applying policies and procedures; problem solving and decision making; project coordination; logical and abstract thinking.
• Strong Excel skills.

Soft Skill Requirements (Team Fit and Personality Requirements):

• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to lead, collaborate, or work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams.

Preferred Interview Process Overview:

• In-person interview.

Travel Requirements:

• Yes, regional travel is required (milage rate provided).
• Overnight travel is very rare.