Contract Manager - ROW & Access Agreements

Our client in the telecommunications industry is in search of an experienced Contract Manager II – Right of Way & Access Agreements for a long-term contract opportunity with the possibility of converting to full time. This is a hybrid position and this person must be in either Denver, CO or Dallas, TX.

The Role:

A contract manager II is responsible for managing right of way, pole attachment, and easement agreements for various projects to support the company’s fiber optic network across North America. The Contract Manager II works with private companies, landowners, government agencies, and other stakeholders for the life-cycle management, remittance, and database management for the Forged Fiber 37 access rights agreements and comply with the applicable laws and regulations related to these access agreements

Primary Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, surveyors, attorneys, and other team members to ensure the timely and accurate completion of right of way and pole attachment agreements.
• Monitor and manage the status and performance of access agreements, including payments, renewals, amendments, terminations, and disputes.
• Maintain and update the access management database and records, ensuring compliance with the company policies and procedures.
• Prepare and present reports and summaries of access management activities and issues to management and clients.
• Create a document turnover package to ensure compliance with company’s policies and procedures
• Manage Vendor Engagement Tickets to ensure ROW access requests are being managed through completion in a timely manner.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Preferably in business, law, real estate, financial management or related field.
• Or minimum of 4+ years of relevant job experience in contract management, right of ways, and pole attachments acquisition and management. Preferably in telecom, outside plant design, construction, or network planning
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of pole attachments, right of way life-cycle management, including legal, regulatory, and environmental aspects.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and right of way software applications (LeaseNet).

Range: $45 - $55/HR

The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision as well as 401K contributions.