Land Use Agent I

Company: Cox Communications, Inc. Job Family Group: Construction Job Profile: Land Use Agent I Management Level: Individual Contributor Travel %: Yes, 15% of the time Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Job Description: Purpose Land Use Agent I obtains easement, access and right-of-way agreements. Coordinates with local municipalities and pole owners for permitting and pole applications, joint-trenching, and make-ready for utility poles. Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions Participates in conversations to ensures alternative routing delivers the most cost-effective design for construction. Coordinates contractor work and make-ready, obtains permits, Pole Applications, and access or ROW agreements, and distributes design prints and other necessary working documents. Negotiates and approves design or construction changes. Processes invoices and payments for third-party make-ready. Establishes aggressive timelines for work to ensure project meets due dates. Work with transportation related entities and various regional Railways for permitting and right of way coordination May function as a company representative with other utility and state/local entities. Research and reviews plans, gathers necessary data for project. Coordinates with public works personnel, and utilities on joint trench projects. Maintains workflow databases and updates schedules. Participates in managing and estimating revenue forecasts, material planning, capital and expense budgets. Estimates construction costs, prepares budgets, and tracks expenses. Participates in managing and estimating revenue forecasts, material planning, capital and expense budgets. Verifies serviceability, surveys proposed service routing, and estimates material, construction, and labor costs. Initiates customer contacts, secures easement, access or ROW agreements, and takes necessary steps to meet customer needs. Coordinates with construction team and landowners to prepare easements and draw easement plats. Performs research on land deeds and existing easements and facilitates easement recordation with various Clerk of Courts offices. May inspect construction work or coordinate inspection assignments. As projects are completed, perform tasks to close tasks in database, reconcile assets, and generate reports. Attend utility coordination meetings with city engineers Coordinate with 3rd party engineering contractors for Make Ready documentation. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Minimum: High School Diploma/GED and up to 2 years of experience preferred in related field (i.e. Network Ops, Construction, Permitting, Civil Engineering, Field etc.) Must be able to effectively communicate both written and verbally as well as be able to present effectively in front of groups of people Requires strong knowledge of Power Point, excel and word. Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills to work effectively with teams throughout organization and external vendors. Preferred: Experience in Right-of-Way permitting in a telecommunications industry. Experience working with municipal permitting and public works departments. About Us: Cox Communications is all about creating moments of real human connection; and for employees, that’s true both in the workplace and in the problems we solve for customers. From building advertising solutions to unleashing IoT technologies to creating an exceptional experience for customers in our retail locations and online, we’re creating a world that is smarter and more connected. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship. Cox brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Cox vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.