Construction Relationship Manager

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with jurisdictional entities including municipalities, counties, DOT, and other agencies.
• Work with permitting team to secure permits efficiently while ensuring we adhere to any requirements.
• Cook up approvals, ensure regulatory compliance, resolve bureaucratic issues swiftly, and serve as the primary liaison to keep projects on track.
• Communicate daily with relevant project managers regarding progress on assigned sites.
• Provide feedback to internal team around concerns with jurisdictions to head off construction delays or shutdowns.
• Attend construction meetings.
• Communicate with the public as necessary regarding construction concerns pertaining to their property (i.e. lawn damage).
• Walk potential construction sites to ensure the feasibility of fiber designs and identify possible challenges.
• Track project progress in project management tools as appropriate.
• Ensure quality standards are met.
• Follow the project timeline to ensure deadlines are met.
• Maintain records for site personnel.
• Liaise with inspection authorities regarding approvals.

Qualifications

• 5 years of civil construction management or permitting experience preferred.
• Proficiency in CAE and CAD applications preferred.
• Proficient with taking and uploading digital photographs.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds and to operate heavy equipment.
• Ability to interpret and build according to drawings, specifications and other documents.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Outstanding organizational skills.