
Telecom/Fiber Contract Specialist
Eaton Fiber, Long Island City, NY, United States
Eaton Fiber is building a 100% fiber network to support the next generation of broadband services. Eaton Fiber is a portfolio company of Tillman Global Holdings, a holding company focused on building premier digital infrastructure businesses globally. We have an incredible opportunity for a Contract Specialist , who will report directly to the VP, Procurement
Position Summary
The Contract Specialist is responsible for supporting the full contract lifecycle across Eaton Fibers operations, including vendor agreements, construction and engineering contracts, municipal agreements, right-of-way agreements, and professional services contracts. This role works cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, Operations, Engineering, and External Affairs to ensure contracts are accurate, compliant, and executed efficiently to support rapid network deployment. This is a full-time on-site role in Bergen County, NJ.
Key Responsibilities
Draft, review, track, and administer a high volume of contracts, amendments, and related documents
Manage contract lifecycle from initiation through execution, compliance, and close-out
Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure contract terms align with business, operational, and financial objectives
Support contracts related to fiber construction, engineering services, permitting, pole attachments, ROW access, material distribution, vendors, and consultants
Maintain contract repository and ensure accurate documentation, version control, and audit readiness
Track key contractual obligations, deliverables, renewal dates, and expirations
Assist with compliance requirements, including regulatory, insurance, and vendor onboarding documentation
Support negotiation preparation by identifying risks, inconsistencies, and non-standard terms
Interface with outside counsel and vendors as needed
Continuously improve contract processes, templates, and workflows to support company growth
Qualifications
Bachelors degree required; degree in Business, Supply Chain, Legal Studies, Finance, or a related field preferred.
35 years of experience in contract administration, contract management, or legal operations
Experience in telecom/fiber required
Strong understanding of contract terms, risk mitigation, and compliance concepts
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Experience supporting municipal, right-of-way, or public-private partnership agreements preferred
Familiarity with fiber deployment, construction contracts, or telecom regulatory environments
Strong aptitude to learn and effectively use enterprise IT systems and business platforms