Permitting Specialist

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Remote Permitting Specialist securing municipal and agency approvals for Ledcor’s cable and fiber network projects. Supporting telecommunications construction across North America with 15% travel.

Responsibilities:

  • Research, prepare documentation, and acquire appropriate municipal and agency permits for proposed cable and fiber optics network installations
  • Prepare permit application packages required by local governments, jurisdictions, and governing agencies
  • Build stakeholder relationships and manage all aspects of the permitting process
  • Develop and maintain relationships with local municipalities and governing bodies to obtain permitting and zoning approval
  • Resolve permitting issues to meet project deliverables
  • Collaborate with project teams to gather information and identify permitting requirements
  • Develop solutions to address anticipated challenges
  • Inform project teams about government and municipal requirements and regulations to support permitting compliance during approval and construction
  • Serve as subject matter expert on local municipal and state codes
  • Coordinate and track permit applications and compliance during approval and construction phases
  • Oversee document control and ensure compliance with customer requirements
  • Perform other responsibilities as directed

Requirements:

  • 2 to 4 years of permitting experience within Telecommunications, Outside Plant or Field Operations
  • Previous experience submitting permit packages for approval for Telecom, Power, Gas, Construction and/or other utility projects
  • Understanding of outside plant design principles, work order procedures, and telecommunication standards
  • Knowledge of local authority regulations and requirements
  • Familiarity with DOT/Federal/County regulations preferred
  • Strong computer background, including experience with MS Word, Excel, and scheduling software
  • Familiarity with Quick Base preferred
  • Strong communication skills, confident interacting with key contacts in verbal, written, and electronic form
  • Capable of responding to project stakeholder requests in typical situations and understands client needs
  • Must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States
  • Must be able to travel 15%

Benefits:

  • Training to develop skills, knowledge, and abilities
  • Industry-leading benefits package
  • Ongoing employee training and development
  • Team building opportunities
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Competitive total rewards package supporting physical, mental, and financial well-being
  • Exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop skills and knowledge
  • Adjustments provided in all parts of the hiring process