Utilities Right of Way Agent (Telecom) - MA & CT
O.R. Colan Associates
Bridgeport, United States of America
23 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
Senior Compensation
$ 100KJob location
Bridgeport, United States of America
Tech stack
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Bioinformatics
Microsoft Outlook
Databases
Computer Literacy
Microsoft Office
Coax
Job description
- Acquire Right-of-Way rights for telecom projects in accordance with project guidelines and regulations
- Review and interpret telecom site designs to understand equipment layouts, construction requirements, and potential impacts on property rights and easements
- Evaluate the placement and installation of telecom infrastructure, including shelters, concrete pads, conduits, ice bridges, coaxial cables, fiber lines, panel antennas, whip antennas, microwave dishes, and various antenna platform configurations
- Read and analyze telecom construction drawings, including site plans and elevation drawings, to verify proposed equipment locations, access requirements, and compliance with project specifications
- Interpret cell tower and utility tower structural analysis reports to understand loading conditions, equipment capacity, and the feasibility of proposed modifications or installations
- Coordinate with engineers, carriers, tower companies, landowners, and utility stakeholders to support site acquisition, permitting, and right-of-way activities
- Identify potential conflicts related to access, easements, utility corridors, and equipment placement, and work with project teams to resolve issues during the development and construction process
- Ensure proposed telecom installations align with lease agreements, right-of-way requirements, and applicable industry standards
- Support the Project Manager (PM) and project team members, Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to clearly communicate and exchange information in person, via phone and email. Substantial repetitive movements of the wrists, hands and/or fingers due to high amounts of computer usage and typing. Expected to spend long spans of time in front of a computer screen. Able to read, understand and interpret department related documents and data. This is a largely sedentary role; however, the employee is occasionally required to move about inside the office to access files, office equipment and to interact with other members of the staff. This employee is required to occasionally travel to government buildings which involves time driving; sometimes for long durations. Federal law prohibits job discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, amnesty or status as a covered veteran. These protections extend to all management policies, practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, appraisal systems, promotions, training and career development programs. EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Requirements
- Works efficiently and effectively under tight deadlines
- Can prioritize and balance multiple tasks
- Demonstrates strong organization and planning skills
- Is analytical, detail-oriented, and eager to learn
- Has excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Thrives in a fast-paced administrative setting
- Provides strong customer service experience
- Can adapt to new systems and software environments
Minimum Requirements
- Minimum of (5) fiveyears of right-of-way acquisition experience
- Must include experience working on telecommunication projects
- Active Connecticut and/or MassachusettsNotary or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) and electronic databases
- Must own an iOS or Android smartphone to access ORC systems
Bonus pointsif you have an active Real Estate License*!
Benefits & conditions
- Competitive compensation: $85,000-$100,000 per year
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) with company match and disability coverage
- Paid time off, sick time, and holidays
- Tuition reimbursement and professional training
- Recognition programs and growth opportunities
- ClassPass and Breethe Memberships
About the company
Right of Way is where infrastructure meets innovation-shaping roads, utilities, and communities for the future. At ORC, we offer more than a job-we offer purpose, stability, and growth. You'll join a team that values collaboration, workplace flexibility, and long-term opportunity., Our job titles may span more than one career level. Compensation for this position is dependent upon many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for benefits and employee travel reimbursements.
ORC is one of America's most respected right-of-way acquisition firms. Our services not only include providing outsourced right-of-way services to public agencies, but also electric transmission, oil and gas pipelines, fiber optic, and sewer and water infrastructure. We are excited to be part of the renewable energy forefront for wind and solar projects.
Employees must avoid any relationship or activity that might impair, or even appear to impair, their ability to make objective and fair decisions when performing their jobs. To avoid conflicts of interest, employees are prohibited from performing any services for clients or perceived clients during nonworking time that are normally performed by ORC, including the sale of real estate.