Utility Coordinator

Job Overview

Tillman Fiber Co is building a network with future‑forward technologies, systems and network architecture that will ultimately be capable of delivering 40

Gbps+ to customers. We have an incredible opportunity for a Utility Coordinator to support the work in the following counties:
Hernando, Citrus, Sumter, Marion, Volusia, Seminole, Brevard, Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami‑Dade. Ideal candidate location would be based in Osceola, St. Lucie, or Indian River County, and must be willing to travel regularly throughout these locations.

• Oversee relations between our vendor and the jurisdictions, manage 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; audit and maintain SFU/MDU OSP permits and ROW payment records in Sitetracker.
• Work with our vendor partners in getting utility accounts set up with power companies.
• Review Utility and permit Work Plans and recommend for approval.
• Interface with jurisdictional staff to ensure compliance with applicable laws, codes, and ordinances, and leverage regulatory status to support deployment objectives.
• Track project progress and maintain accurate data entry; communicate with the electrician.
• Act as a point of contact for internal and external customers regarding specific power companies.
• Ensure all permits are submitted in a timely manner to avoid fiber build project delays.

• Identify and resolve conflicts between existing utilities and proposed construction designs; field verification of proposed location and existing utilities.
• Create utilities project work orders with all utility companies involved in projects; communicate with engineers to ensure smooth interactions and project development.
• Collaborate with utility companies, project designers, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth coordination; develop working relationships with engineers and customer service.
• Maintain accurate records of utility locations, drawings, and documentation; include design and permit prints, verify for accuracy; track utilization milestones (permits for electrical, gas, water, etc.) submittal and approval dates.
• Manage the relocation of utilities, including obtaining necessary permits and ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Provide support to design teams by attending meetings, reviewing documents, and facilitating site visits.
• Track the progress of relocation efforts and ensure timely completion.
• Communicate with municipality personnel to identify projects that may affect construction progress.
• Assist with the preparation of contingency plans for unplanned utility events.
• Identify and locate utilities within project boundaries using various methods and technologies.
• Prepare and review utility agreements with utility companies.
• Obtain necessary permits for utility relocation and construction.
• Provide schedule oversight for utility work integrated with the overall construction schedule.
• Conduct utility coordination meetings and document meeting minutes.
• Communicate with customer service to initiate service accounts.
• Travel to proposed construction locations as required.
• Maintain a good driving record.
• Maintain service on company vehicle up to date.

Location: Must reside within the service area spanning the listed counties 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.

• 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, and assessing site conditions (e.g., flood zones).
• Experience with and understanding of wireline technologies for OSP fiber builds (buried, aerial, underground).
• Knowledge of NESC, RUS codes, and relevant building codes is a plus.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and…