HNM Systems
HNM Systems is the leading tech-enabled professional services provider, shaping the workforce across the telecom, energy, and technology sectors. We connect specialized talent with direct hire, contract-to-hire, and consulting opportunities that support fiber expansion, digital infrastructure, wireless networks, and smart grid energy solutions. Our innovative approach delivers high-impact outcomes, with a 94% success rate in talent placement and project execution. Relentlessly people-driven, HNM Systems sets the industry standard through exceptional employee experience and long-term client value.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
This role plays a critical part in enabling fibre connectivity for entire residential communities by securing the access that makes network deployment possible. You’ll operate at the intersection of infrastructure, community engagement, and negotiation—working directly with property owners, HOAs, and local stakeholders. The position offers autonomy, visible impact, and exposure to large-scale network expansion projects without a traditional sales quota or commission model.
Overview
The MDU Specialist is responsible for securing building access and Right of Entry (ROE) agreements across multi–dwelling units (MDUs) and residential communities. This role leads negotiations, manages access–related agreements, and supports network expansion projects by coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders. Success in this role is driven by consistent community engagement, professional presence, and the ability to secure timely access approvals.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary lead for negotiating and securing building access agreements, including entrance agreements, licences, letters of authorization, portfolio agreements, and MSAs.
- Drive community engagement efforts with property managers, HOAs, landlords, developers, and municipal stakeholders to obtain ROE.
- Coordinate delivery and integration of building access, space, and power with engineering, construction, and project teams.
- Forecast, manage, and track expenditures related to access fees, rent, utilities, and associated operating and capital expenses.
- Support post–execution contract management, including documentation, financial tracking, invoice review, and agreement renewals.
- Provide estimated costs and timelines for access–related components of network expansion or building integration projects.
- Act as a subject matter expert in building access strategy, property negotiation, and MDU market practices.
- Maintain awareness of market rates, fees, and trends within MDUs, subdivisions, and small business environments.
- Support on–time project delivery while balancing scope, budget, and operational constraints.
- Coordinate financial management controls and order–to–bill processes with internal and external stakeholders.
- All other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a related role; experience supporting large construction or infrastructure deployments preferred.
- Strong background in building access, outside plant, contract management, third–party agreements, and negotiation.
- Proven ability to engage confidently with property managers, HOAs, developers, and community stakeholders.
- Comfortable with cold outreach and professional phone–based engagement.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting to small or large groups.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and project or financial management software.
- Fluent in English.
- Ability to work independently in a field–based role while maintaining professional office standards.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- Experience in adjacent industries such as telecom, wireless, construction, utilities, or oil and gas.
- Background in project coordination, permitting, or right–of–way negotiation.
Work Environment / Additional Information
- Combination of field–based work and office or home–based administrative tasks.
- Regular travel to residential and commercial project locations.
- Exposure to construction environments and varying weather conditions.
- Ability to stand, walk, climb, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds as required.
Compensation and Benefits
- $35–$40 per hour, depending on experience
- Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage, Supplemental Insurance & 401K plan
Equal Employment Opportunity
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent(s) of this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of the position. This job description is subject to revision, and it may be updated to reflect changes in the role or organization.
HNM Systems utilizes legally permissible drug and background checks as part of our screening process. Essential requirements of the position include eligibility to work for any U.S. employer without sponsorship now or in the future.
It is the policy of HNM Systems, Inc., to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information and/or marital status. HNM Systems, Inc is compliant with the Fair Chance Ordinance as applicable and will consider all qualified applications for employment.