Permit Coordinator

Tillman Fiber; New York (NY); Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Permit Coordinator to manage the permitting lifecycle for fiber deployment projects. This exciting role involves collaborating with engineering vendors, ensuring compliance with project standards, and maintaining documentation and timelines. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in permitting coordination, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders. Join a growing company that values talent and offers a collaborative environment, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401k Plan with Company Match

Generous PTO

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Recognition Program

Collaborative Environment

On-the-Job Training

Mentorship

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in permitting coordination, preferably in telecom or infrastructure.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple permit submissions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor permit submissions from engineering vendors to municipalities.
• Act as a liaison between vendors, municipalities, and internal teams to keep workflows on track.

Skills

Permitting Coordination

Vendor Coordination

Site Tracker

Microsoft Office

Problem-Solving

Communication

Organizational Skills

Tools

Site Tracker

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Job description

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Description

Tillman FiberCo is seeking a Permit Coordinator to support the permitting lifecycle for our fiber deployment projects. In this role, you will work with third-party vendors responsible for engineering design and permit submissions to municipalities. You will ensure that all permitting activities are submitted accurately, tracked efficiently, and aligned with project timelines. This role is remote, but candidates located on the East Coast are strongly preferred due to regional project demands.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate, track, and monitor permit submissions prepared and submitted by engineering vendors to local and state municipalities.
• Ensure vendor submittals meet project standards and jurisdictional requirements before submission.
• Maintain permit status updates, documentation, and project timelines in Site Tracker.
• Collaborate with engineering vendors to resolve issues related to missing information, resubmittals, or rejections.
• Act as a liaison between vendors, municipalities, and internal cross-functional teams to keep permit workflows on track.
• Support the Senior Manager by providing regular reports and updates on permit progress and challenges.
• Assist in identifying process improvement opportunities to streamline the permitting workflow.

Requirements

What we are looking for:

• 2+ years of experience in permitting coordination, preferably in telecom, utilities, or infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency in Site Tracker.
• Experience coordinating with vendors responsible for engineering design and permit submissions.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to track and manage multiple permit submissions simultaneously.
• Effective communication with the ability to collaborate with internal teams, municipalities, and external vendors.
• Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving and time management skills.
• Familiarity with Florida municipality permitting processes is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams) and other project management tools.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of fiber deployment processes and permitting requirements.
• Prior experience supporting permit coordination in a remote or distributed work environment.
• Understanding of utility coordination and municipal workflows.

As a growing company, we are committed to attracting and developing the best talent by offering a workplace where results are recognized and rewarded. We offer a terrific opportunity for growth:

• Challenging, rewarding career within a growing company backed by a global investor and owner of digital infrastructure assets.
• Competitive salary.
• East Coast based company (working on EST time).
• Direct hire opportunity.
• Collaborative environment with on-the-job training and mentorship.
• Competitive benefits and wellness package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401k plan with company match.
• Generous PTO and 11 holidays annually.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee recognition program.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Telecommunications