Permitting Project Manager, Fiber Network Deployment

Ezee Fiber; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and other benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ezee Fiber is seeking a Project Specialist, Permitting, to independently manage permitting strategy and project coordination for fiber network deployment.

You will evaluate permitting requirements, resolve jurisdictional challenges, prioritize project timelines, and escalate where needed while collaborating with engineering, construction, and external agencies to ensure timely execution.

Qualifications

• Association or higher in engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years OSP permitting, telecom coordination, or project management.
• Understanding of telecom/FTTH design and regulatory environments.
• Ability to interpret site plans and jurisdictional requirements.
• Independent judgment with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Own the permitting lifecycle across projects and drive progress.
• Act as the single accountable owner for permit-related activities.
• Identify risks and develop action plans to prevent delays.
• Collaborate across engineering, construction, and external agencies.
• Maintain end-to-end visibility and timely follow-up on permits.
• Oversee vendors, track items, and drive completion with urgency.
• Analyze data and generate clear permitting status reports.
• Utilize 3GIS, Smartsheet, and ArcGIS/ESRI for tracking.

Skills

Ownership & Accountability

Independent Judgment

Problem Solving

Sense of Urgency

Execution Focus

Continuous Improvement

Prioritization

Education

Associate degree or higher in Engineering/Telecommunications/Construction Management

Tools

3GIS

Smartsheet

ArcGIS/ESRI

Job description

Ezee Fiber is seeking a Project Specialist, Permitting, to independently manage permitting strategy and project coordination for fiber network deployment.

You will evaluate permitting requirements, resolve jurisdictional challenges, prioritize project timelines, and escalate where needed while collaborating with engineering, construction, and external agencies to ensure timely execution.