What are the responsibilities and job description for the Real Estate Contracts Specialist position at DQE Communications?
Job Title: Real Estate Contracts Specialist
Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, DQE Communications delivers fast, reliable fiber-optic Internet and data network services to businesses and carriers across Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Maryland. Since our start in 1997 as a small dark fiber provider in the Pittsburgh area, we’ve grown into one of the region’s leading network service providers. Our fiber footprint and product offerings continue to expand, but our focus remains the same, providing secure, dependable connectivity and building lasting relationships with our customers.
At DQE, our culture is built around three core values: Service, Trust, and Urgency. We take pride in providing reliable service to our customers, earning trust through integrity and accountability, and acting with urgency to deliver results that make an impact. When you work with DQE, you get more than a provider, you get a team that cares about your business and works hard to find the best solution for you.
Job Summary:
The Real Estate Contracts Specialist at DQE Communications supports the company’s network expansion and asset management efforts by assisting with the preparation, review, and tracking of real estate agreements and other vender and service agreements. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, inquisitive, and interested in building a career in contract administration, real estate, or telecommunications. This is an opportunity to work with experienced professionals in a fast-paced and collegial environment. Must be local to the Pittsburgh area. Hybrid work environment.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Required Skills/Abilities:
Education and Experience:
What We Offer:
Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, DQE Communications delivers fast, reliable fiber-optic Internet and data network services to businesses and carriers across Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Maryland. Since our start in 1997 as a small dark fiber provider in the Pittsburgh area, we’ve grown into one of the region’s leading network service providers. Our fiber footprint and product offerings continue to expand, but our focus remains the same, providing secure, dependable connectivity and building lasting relationships with our customers.
At DQE, our culture is built around three core values: Service, Trust, and Urgency. We take pride in providing reliable service to our customers, earning trust through integrity and accountability, and acting with urgency to deliver results that make an impact. When you work with DQE, you get more than a provider, you get a team that cares about your business and works hard to find the best solution for you.
Job Summary:
The Real Estate Contracts Specialist at DQE Communications supports the company’s network expansion and asset management efforts by assisting with the preparation, review, and tracking of real estate agreements and other vender and service agreements. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, inquisitive, and interested in building a career in contract administration, real estate, or telecommunications. This is an opportunity to work with experienced professionals in a fast-paced and collegial environment. Must be local to the Pittsburgh area. Hybrid work environment.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Assist in drafting and reviewing real estate contracts, including leases, license agreements, easements, and amendments.
- Support the coordination of contract execution and tracking key dates and obligations.
- Maintain organized records of real estate documents in internal databases and systems.
- Collaborate with internal teams (legal, engineering, construction) to gather information and ensure contract accuracy.
- Monitor project timelines and ensure contracts are executed in alignment with company standards and deadlines.
- Help facilitate due diligence processes for property acquisitions and leases.
- Communicate with external parties such as landlords and property managers.
- Monitor contract compliance and flag potential issues to senior team members.
- Assist team members in the filing of external applications for required permits.
- Support reporting and audit requests related to active contracts and leases.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); familiarity with contract management systems is a plus.
- Exposure to contract review or document management processes.
- Familiarity with basic legal terminology and property-related agreements.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Real Estate, Legal Studies, or a related field.
- Internship or work experience in contract administration, real estate, legal, or telecommunications fields.
What We Offer:
- Healthcare
- Dental / Vision
- 401k
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Holidays
- Hybrid Work Environment
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