Manager - Route Acquisition amp Colocation

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Manager - Route Acquisition & Colocation
Responsibilities: Initiate power utility and municipal introductions to the engineering and construction functions, then coordinate and participate in direct and frequent discussions with municipalities and utility companies to secure unfettered access to permits, rights-of-way permissions, pole attachments etc. In addition, aggressively pursue needed changes to rules and/or regulations allowing to build as efficiently and effectively as possible. Research, strategize, track, and manage relationships with multiple stakeholders including power utility executives, public opinion leaders, community and local business organizations, outside legal teams and the general public. Interface routinely with senior leadership to report on engineering and construction issues and opportunities: Serve as the Lead point of contact for relationship management and communications between engineering/construction teams and the municipalities/utilities. Interface with GRA, external consultants, hired contractors, public works, and local municipal engineering departments to facilitate communication and approvals. Be the main day-to-day contact with communities and their myriad of internal stakeholders requiring excellent communication skills. Responsible for leading right of way (ROW) and colocation/ joint use (COLO) operations. This includes the management of employees and consultants dealing with significant, complicated and complex issues and needs related to researching, negotiating and legally securing public and private occupancy and use rights (easements, leases, permits, pole attachments, make ready, node power, joint trench/ conduit, etc.) in a timely manner, allowing to successfully construct/design/place all outside plant facilities and deliver reliable, high quality services to customers, throughout the network. Responsible for managing teams that develop, create, refine and implement methods, standards, expectations, controls, reports, processes, tools, checklists, guides, forms, databases and procedures related to improving the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of daily operations and communications. Responsible for establishing and communicating performance expectations nationally, monitors and reports on performance of consultants and staff and challenges them to exceed expectations. Coaches and trains staff and provide a variety of opportunities for staff to increase capabilities and improve performance. Researches and monitors local, state and federal law and policy related to right of way and provide independent expert analysis, opinions and support as necessary to modify operations and strategies, make decisions and adjustments that protect interests. Deals directly with internal Telecom business units to educate employees on the complexities and risks associated with ROW and colocation. Participates in professional associations, organizations, seminars, training and efforts related to right of way operations, management and interests.

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