Permit Supervisor - Telecommunications

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited is seeking a Permitting Supervisor to lead the permitting for large-scale fiber and OSP construction projects in Texas. The role offers ownership of permitting operations, collaboration with engineering and construction teams, and opportunities to advance network expansion.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in telecom permitting, strong ROW knowledge, and experience liaising with municipalities, utilities, and government agencies.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in telecommunications, fiber, OSP, or utility permitting.
• Experience leading or supervising permitting activities.
• Strong understanding of ROW and OSP permitting requirements.
• Experience working with municipalities, utilities, counties, and government agencies.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day permitting activities for OSP fiber construction projects.
• Oversee applications for municipal, county, state, utility, and right-of-way permits.
• Manage encroachment, joint-use, pole attachment, and other permitting processes.
• Track permit status, timelines, approvals, and outstanding requirements.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, field operations, municipalities, utilities, and outside agencies.
• Identify and resolve permitting issues that could impact construction schedules.
• Maintain accurate permitting records, documentation, and reporting.
• Help establish and improve permitting processes, procedures, and best practices.
• Provide guidance to permitting specialists and other team members.

Skills

Permitting leadership

Telecom permitting

Right-of-way knowledge

Municipal/government liaison

Project multitasking

Communication

OSP engineering plans

MS Office/Tracking systems

Tools

Permitting software

Job description

Looking for a role with plenty of growth opportunities?

Join one of Texas' fastest-growing fiber internet providers, delivering high-speed, reliable connectivity to residential and business customers across the state. Backed by experienced industry leaders and a leading digital infrastructure investment partner, the organization is expanding rapidly while maintaining a strong focus on customers, employees, and the communities it serves.

This company is looking for a Permitting Supervisor to lead the permitting process for large-scale fiber and OSP construction projects. The role offers the opportunity to take ownership of permitting operations, work closely with engineering and construction teams, and support continued network expansion through high-impact infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and coordinate day-to-day permitting activities for OSP fiber construction projects
• Oversee applications for municipal, county, state, utility, and right-of-way permits
• Manage encroachment, joint-use, pole attachment, and other applicable permitting processes
• Track permit status, timelines, approvals, and outstanding requirements
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, field operations, municipalities, utilities, and outside agencies
• Identify and resolve permitting issues that could impact construction schedules
• Maintain accurate permitting records, documentation, and reporting
• Help establish and improve permitting processes, procedures, and best practices
• Provide guidance and support to permitting specialists and other team members

Skills/Must Have:

• 3+ years of telecommunications, fiber, OSP, or utility permitting experience
• Previous experience leading or supervising permitting activities
• Strong understanding of right-of-way and OSP permitting requirements
• Experience working with municipalities, utilities, counties, and government agencies
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and permit applications simultaneously
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to read and understand OSP engineering plans and construction documentation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and permitting/project tracking systems
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and company holidaysOpportunity to work on large-scale fiber infrastructure projects
• Career growth within a rapidly expanding telecommunications environment
• Collaborative team environment with significant ownership and responsibility

Salary:

• $90,000 +