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Project Specialist I

Staunton, VA 24401

Posted: 01/27/2026 Industry: Engineering Job Number: 26-12558 Pay Rate: 20-24.83 USD/Hour

Job Description

Length of Assignment: 1 year –possibility to extend based on performance/position need

Pay range: $20.00 - 24.83/hr on w2 (all inclusive)

Schedule: Position will start at 3 days a week (T-TH) and evolve into full-time 40 hrs, based on candidate performance

Will travel be required for this position? If so, how often? Yes, local travel is required monthly. Overnight travel is very rare.

Will this candidate be dealing with Private Personal Information(PPI), Company Sensitive Information, or Credit Sensitive Information? Yes

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Experiences (Minimum Requirements):
  • 2 years of directly related experience (experience in Telecommunication construction or at Electric utility preferred).
  • Understanding of Electric Distribution Construction and Design, cost estimating and NESC code requirements.
  • Working knowledge of cable television, telephone and telecommunication companies'operations and interaction with electric utilities.
  • Skills: verbal and written communication;organization;time management;negotiation;customer service;computer.
  • Abilities: planning and organizing;interpreting and applying policies and procedures;problem solving and decision making;project coordination;logical and abstract thinking

What soft skill requirements do you have (team fit and personality requirements)?
  • Strong communication skills both verbal and written
  • Ability to lead, collaborate, or work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams

Nice to Have Skills:
  • Excel

High Level Project Overview:
  • Networks and develops relationships with key stakeholders and acts as the liaison between company and joint-use partners regarding permits, inspections, quality assurance surveys, rebuilds, attachment agreements, NESC interpretation and company policy. Responds to and addresses inquiries, concerns, complaints and safety violations related to Joint Use.
  • Assures proper transactions of payments and billing. Facilitates pole attachments, joint trench, and billing between designated vendors and associated cable television, telephone, and telecommunication companies.
  • Administers agreements with joint use partners and compliance surveys and auditing. As directed, research status and terms and conditions of existing agreements and provides summary and feedback to associated stakeholders.
  • Responsible for understanding joint use policies, procedures, and agreements. Verifies proper use of NJUNS system by conducting QA audits on tickets created by the Design organization. Provides guidance and oversight to Joint Use Design contractors. Utilizes knowledge and previous experience in Electric Distribution Design to assist and review customer cost calculations and design estimates for Joint Use related construction projects, prior to billing the customer. Oversees and manages workload for Joint Use Design contractors. Maintains and verifies contractors'time reporting and generates billing to the responsible entity.
  • Responsible for staying informed and up-to-date on new technologies, rulings and legislation that impact the Joint Utility industry. Assists with the development of new policies, procedures, and equipment standards related to these evolving technologies, trends, bills and FCC requirements.
  • Consults with all levels of Management and provides support on Joint Use related issues, legislation, and policies. Provides advice and assistance during Joint Use related negotiations.

Required Years of Experience:
  • 2 years of directly related hands on experience in a similar role/position

Education:
  • Bachelors or Associates degree preferred. 5+ years of applicable experience in electric or telecommunication fields will be considered in leu of degree
  • Minimum of High School Diploma (Required)

Are there any specific companies/industries you’d like to see in the candidate’s experience?
  • Electric co-op/company, Telecommunication, Century Link, Brightspeed, Comcast, Cox, etc (Prior utilities or telecommunications design and/or construction experience extremely preferred)

Preferred Interview Process Overview (High level):
  • In-person interview

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