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Project Specialist I

Careers Integrated Resources Inc Staunton, VA (Onsite) Contractor
Job Title: Project Specialist I
Location: Staunton, VA 24401
Duration: 12 months+ (Possible Extension)


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 proficiency.
Abilities:
  • Planning and organizing.
  • Interpreting and applying policies and procedures.
  • Problem solving and decision making.
  • Project coordination.
  • Logical and abstract thinking.
 
Soft Skills / Team Fit / 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.
 
Nice to Have Skills:
  • Excel.
 
High-Level Project Overview:
  • 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 lieu of degree.
  • Minimum of High School Diploma (Required).
 
Preferred Industry Experience:
  • Electric co-op/company.
  • Telecommunication companies.
  • Century Link, Brightspeed, Comcast, Cox, etc.
  • Prior utilities or telecommunications design and/or construction experience extremely preferred.
 
Preferred Interview Process Overview:
  • In-person interview.
 
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Job Snapshot

Employee Type

Contractor

Location

Staunton, VA (Onsite)

Job Type

Other

Experience

Not Specified

Date Posted

01/20/2026

Job ID

26-01562

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