Utility Coordinator

Description
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
to support the work in
Hernando, Citrus, Sumter, Marion, Volusia, Seminole, Brevard, Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade Counties
.

Ideal candidate location would be based in Osceola, St. Lucie, or Indian River County.
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. Only if it's an electrical permit.
• 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 vendor partners in getting utility accounts set up with power companies
• 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, project designers, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth coordination.?Develop working relationships with engineers and customer service.
• 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.
• Managing the relocation of utilities, including obtaining necessary permits and ensuring compliance with regulations.?
• Providing support to design teams by attending meetings, reviewing documents, and facilitating site visits.?
• Tracking the progress of relocation efforts and ensuring timely completion.?
• 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.
• In some instances, travel to the proposed construction locations is expected.
• Maintain a good driving record.
• Maintain service on company vehicle up to date.

Requirements
What we are looking for
Location:
Must reside within the service area spanning the
counties listed
and be
willing to travel regularly throughout these locations
. Candidates outside the area will be considered only if able to relocate or travel frequently within the region.

Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years of utility coordination experience with power companies (e.g., TECO, Duke Energy, FPL, KUA).

• 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, 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 50% in the field (site vetting, coordination with engineers and power companies, attending meter set appointments) and 50% from home (updating SiteTracker, managing invoices/accounts, maintaining trackers, coordinating with internal teams).
• Willingness to travel within assigned geographic area.
• Successful completion of MVR check.

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

Salary : $60,000 - $90,000