Contract Manager (Management)

Targeted Years of Experience: 7-10 years

Lead negotiations for secure wireline network agreements. Incumbent will own and be responsible for the project management of the full life cycle of all assigned agreements from inception to post-execution maintenance.

He or she must be able to accomplish work autonomously and at times, with minimal direction which may include making recommendations on business decisions and contractual terms and conditions to ensure they meet objectives.

Negotiate terms and conditions for wireline facility agreements with utilities, municipalities, private landowners, carriers and government entities

Draft, review and revise standard contract provisions for conduit acquisitions, dark fiber leases, master pole and conduit agreements, conduit swaps, joint builds, railroad agreements, private easements, etc.

Secure and manage contracts of varied scope and complexity allowing to utilize major rights of way (e.g., railroad, Departments of Transportation (DOT) utility companies) for the installation, protection of established rights and operation of fiber network; Manage, coordinate and negotiate conduit/fiber agreements; rail crossing and railroad longitudinal right of way agreements, private easements and license agreements for the installation and management of fiber optic network projects.

Manage structure access request process allowed under the Telecom Act whereby a Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC) applies to lease available space upon poles or within underground conduit of an Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier (ILEC), Power Company or similar agency

Research company rights and negotiate standard form reimbursement agreements with private companies, Local/State/Federal agencies, and other providers associated with facility relocations.

Manage existing agreements, Bonds, Certificates or Insurance and Letters of Credit including agreement renewal, term enforcement, and payment authorization.

Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience

3-5 years of relevant work experience

2-4 years of negotiation and contract management experience in an industry

Experience with or knowledge of land contracts, including leases, private easements, surface use, relocation agreements pursuant to right of way acquisition and use.

Experience with or knowledge of the entire land acquisition process, including: ability to direct and understand survey plats, ability to read and interpret engineered drawings, ability to review and understand land title, and knowledge of all required parts needed in a land acquisition package prior to document execution.

Ability to understand complex business plans and to successfully negotiate contract terms and conditions to meet company objectives.

Ability to perform responsibilities with moderate supervision as a member of a highly technical team responsible for meeting business requirements, preparing deal summaries, developing solutions to contract-related issues

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Experience developing and delivering presentations to corporate audiences

Relationship-building capabilities and experience managing competing opinions and priorities

Ability to compare competitor agreements, note variations, and negotiate for equitable treatment in agreements.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point), Google Earth and Adobe Professional and willingness to learn new applications.

Juris Doctor degree

7 years of contract management experience

2 years of telecommunication, fiber construction/installation experience.

Experience in telecommunications industry and knowledge of Federal and State Telecommunication Regulations governing use of public right of way

Requires a broad range of skills within a professional discipline to effectively perform complex assignments; demands familiarity with principles, theories, concepts and technologies as well as applied knowledge of established procedures, policies and practices

Strong understanding of federal, state, and local laws, and other regulations regarding a telecommunications provider s use of municipal rights of way

Familiarity with utility construction permit application process at the municipal (city/county) level, as well as, other regulatory agencies such as DOT, railroads, state land departments, and forest services

General familiarity with telecom outside plant construction terminology and techniques including facility locates, pole attachments, engineering plans, facility relocation, and directional drilling

SAP or other related accounting software experience a plus