Revenue assurance for fiber & telecom contractors

This document outlines how we work together to protect and recover your revenue. Our team handles the billing complexity so you can focus on the field.

60–90 days
Average delay on stalled change orders
$0
In earned revenue should go uncaptured
3-Way Match
#1 cause of invoice rejections with Tier 1 carriers

Who We Are

Contractor Revenue Operations (CRO) is a specialized revenue assurance and billing operations firm built exclusively for fiber optic and telecommunications contractors. Founded by a Network Construction Manager with direct experience inside Tier 1 carrier operations — including Zayo and Crown Castle — we understand billing processes from both sides of the table.

Most billing problems contractors face are not caused by bad work — they are caused by documentation gaps, missed deadlines, and a lack of visibility into where revenue is stuck. That is exactly what we fix.

Our Mission
  • Help contractors protect and recover the revenue they have already earned.
  • Reduce billing delays caused by incomplete documentation and missed change order windows.
  • Give contractors real-time visibility into their financial pipeline.
  • Be the billing department that small and mid-size contractors never had.

Our Expertise

Fiber Optic Billing
OTDR traces, splice logs, KMZ, as-built documentation for Tier 1 carriers
Change Order Management
Track, submit, and follow up on COs before the 90-day window closes
3-Way Match Process
Understand how carriers like Zayo, Lumen, and AT&T process invoices internally
AR Aging & Recovery
Identify and recover invoices stuck at 30, 60, and 90+ days
Avetta Compliance
Help maintain Avetta certification required by most Tier 1 carriers
Splicer Payroll
Calculate splicer hours tied directly to field documentation

How We Get Started

Our onboarding is designed to give us a complete picture of your business in 2–4 weeks. We move quickly because every day without visibility is a day revenue can slip away.

Phase 1 — Discovery
Week 1
Discovery Call: Initial call to understand your current billing process and pain points
Agreements Review: Review all active agreements with carriers — CO windows, payment terms, documentation requirements
Avetta Audit: Assess your current Avetta status and identify any compliance gaps
Field Process Review: Understand how your field technicians currently document their work
Payroll Process: Review how splicers are paid and whether hours are properly justified
Phase 2 — Revenue Audit
Week 2
Open PO Review: List all open POs/projects with their status and expiration dates
Unbilled Work: Identify all work completed that has not yet been invoiced
Invoice Status: Review all submitted invoices and their payment status
Change Order Audit: Identify change orders that are pending, in review, or at risk of expiring
Revenue at Risk Report: Calculate total revenue at risk and quick wins we can address immediately
What We Need From You at Onboarding
  • Copies of all active carrier agreements (Zayo, Crown Castle, Lumen, etc.)
  • Avetta login or current compliance status
  • List of all open POs / S-Numbers with scope of work
  • All submitted invoices and their current payment status
  • Any pending or submitted change orders
  • How your field crew currently documents work (WhatsApp, photos, Smartsheet, etc.)
  • Splicer roster and current pay structure

What We Do Every Week

After onboarding, your account runs on a consistent weekly cycle. Your real-time dashboard is always updated so you know exactly where every dollar stands.

Monday
Update field logs with work completed the prior week. Verify OTDR, KMZ, and splice log documentation.
Tuesday
Update change order tracker. Flag any COs approaching the 90-day window. Contact carrier if needed.
Wednesday
Review submitted invoices. Follow up with carrier AP on any invoices past 30 days.
Thursday
Update AR aging dashboard. Identify new items ready to invoice.
Friday
Weekly report sent to client. Flag any urgent items for the following week.
Your Real-Time Dashboard Includes
Open projects and PO expiration dates
Work completed and ready to invoice
Change orders by status: Draft, Submitted, In Review, Approved
Change orders approaching the 90-day deadline — flagged in red
Invoices submitted and pending payment
AR aging buckets: 0–30, 31–60, 61–90, and +90 days
Revenue at risk summary
Splicer hours and payroll summary

Pricing & Packages

All packages include the onboarding audit and real-time dashboard. Choose the level of support that matches the size and complexity of your operation.

Essential
1–2 active projects
Onboarding Audit
Real-Time Dashboard
Weekly Status Report
AR Aging Tracking
Change Order Tracking
Carrier Follow-Up
Field Doc Support
Splicer Payroll Calc
Biweekly Client Call
Full Billing Management
Most Popular
Professional
3–5 active projects
Onboarding Audit
Real-Time Dashboard
Weekly Status Report
AR Aging Tracking
Change Order Tracking
Carrier Follow-Up
Field Doc Support
Splicer Payroll Calc
Biweekly Client Call
Full Billing Management
Full Service
6+ projects / multiple carriers
Onboarding Audit
Real-Time Dashboard
Weekly Status Report
AR Aging Tracking
Change Order Tracking
Carrier Follow-Up
Field Doc Support
Splicer Payroll Calc
Weekly Client Call
Full Billing Management

All packages require a minimum 3-month commitment. Onboarding fee of $1,500 applies to all new clients (waived for Full Service package). Taxes not included.

Field Documentation Standards

One of the most common reasons contractors lose revenue is incomplete field documentation. To invoice successfully, the following must be in order for every completed job:

OTDR Traces
Required for every fiber splice. Must show pass/fail results within spec. File format: .sor or PDF export.
KMZ File
Updated after every splice location. Must reflect actual fiber route and splice points.
Splice Log
Completed in the carrier's Smartsheet with fiber counts, locations, and technician name.
Site Photos
Before and after photos of each splice location. Include street address or GPS coordinates.
Hours Log
Technician name, date, location, and hours worked for each day on site.
Circuit IDs
All circuit or ticket IDs associated with the work must be documented.
90-Day CO Rule — This is Critical
  • In most carrier agreements, change orders must be submitted within 90 days of the work completion date.
  • CRO tracks this deadline for every project and alerts you when a CO is approaching the window.
  • If the 90-day window is missed, the revenue is typically unrecoverable.
  • This is one of the most common ways contractors lose earned revenue.

Let's Get Started

1
Agreement

Sign service agreement and select your package

2
Document Collection

Send us copies of all carrier agreements and Avetta credentials

3
Onboarding Call

Schedule your onboarding call (60 minutes) — we walk through your current status together

4
Revenue Audit

We complete the Revenue Audit and present findings within 5 business days

5
Dashboard Launch

Your real-time dashboard goes live — your team can access it from day one

6
Ongoing Service

Weekly rhythm begins — your revenue pipeline is now visible and managed

Schedule your free discovery call

We'll walk through your current billing process and identify where revenue is at risk.