Permit Coordinator

ESPO Corporation; Illinois; On-site; USD 30,307 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Group Health and Dental Insurance

401k

Job summary

A major telecommunications provider is seeking a Permit Coordinator for a full-time contract role based in Pittsburgh, PA. This position will involve managing permit submissions and relationships with local jurisdictions. Ideal candidates will have experience with construction permits and excellent communication skills. The role requires field work approximately 40% of the time. Benefits include PTO, health insurance, and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• Experience with construction permits is preferred.
• Exposure to CATV design and installation processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Submit permit packages via online systems, fax, or in person.
• Communicate with jurisdictional employees to understand changes in permitting requirements.
• Manage the permitting module in JT or Polaris.
• Build relationships with all permitting authorities.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Job description

PERMIT COORDINATOR

Location: Pittsburgh, PA.
Job type: Contract - Long-Term

Our client, a major Telecommunications provider, is hiring a Permit Coordinator for a full-time long-term contract for their Pittsburgh, PA office.

Base pay range

$22.00/hr - $26.00/hr

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Submit permit packages via online systems, fax, or in person, if necessary including permit tracking and correlation
• Pick up completed permit packages
• Communicate with jurisdictional employees to understand any changes in permitting requirements
• Track jurisdiction-specific requirements and provide that information to the team
• Work with local jurisdictions to move toward ideal permitting conditions
• Posting permit submittals and approved permits and managing the permitting module in JT or Polaris (job docs)
• All financial and reporting aspects to permitting
• Responsible for building permit relationships and acting as the liaison with all permitting authorities
• Tracking and reporting on aerial inspection and restoration completion
• Support to the scheduler including filling in when needed
• Responsible for any traffic control and the associated tasks, follow‑up, and relationships required
• It is expected that this role is in the field 40% of the time

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience with construction permits is preferred
• Exposure to CATV design and installation processes is preferred
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

ESPO has a comprehensive benefits package which includes PTO, Group Health and Dental Insurance, and 401k after you have satisfied the necessary waiting periods.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. If you need assistance applying, please get in touch with us directly.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Administrative

Industries: Telecommunications