Permitting Specialist

Ledcor; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 58,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Industry-leading benefits package

Training and development

Job summary

Ledcor is seeking a Permitting Specialist to research, prepare documentation, and obtain municipal and agency permits for cable and fiber networks. You will build stakeholder relationships, coordinate permit applications, and ensure regulatory compliance throughout approval and construction stages.

The role offers remote work flexibility and requires about 15% travel. Ledcor emphasizes training and development as part of its benefits package and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of permitting experience within Telecommunications, Outside Plant or Field Operations.
• Experience submitting permit packages for Telecom, Power, Gas, Construction and/or other utility projects.
• Understanding of outside plant design principles, work order procedures, 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.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains relationships with local municipalities and governing bodies to obtain necessary permitting and zoning approval for projects.
• Works to resolve permitting issues to ensure project deliverables are met.
• Collaborates with project team to gather information and identify permitting requirements for projects.
• Develops solutions to address anticipated challenges.
• Informs project teams about requirements and regulations of government entities and municipalities to assist with permitting compliance during approval and construction stages of the project.
• Serves as subject matter expert on matters related to local municipal and state codes.
• Coordinates and tracks permit application and compliance during the approval and construction phases of a project.
• Oversees document control and ensures compliance with customer requirements.

Skills

communication skills

regulatory knowledge

MS Word

Excel

scheduling software

Quick Base

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Scheduling software

Quick Base

Job description

The Permitting Specialist is responsible for researching, preparing documentation, and acquiring appropriate municipal and agency permits for the proposed installation of cable and fiber optics networks. This individual prepares permit application packages required by local governments and jurisdictions and other governing agencies, building stakeholder relationships to manage all aspects of the permitting process.

We support our employees with training to develop skills, knowledge, and abilities.

We offer an industry-leading benefits package, ongoing employee training and development, team building and career growth opportunities.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains relationships with local municipalities and governing bodies to obtain necessary permitting and zoning approval for projects, ensuring compliance with all regulations and conditions
• Works to resolve permitting issues to ensure project deliverables are met
• Collaborates with project team to gather information and identify permitting requirements for projects
• Develops solutions to address anticipated challenges
• Informs project teams about requirements and regulations of government entities and municipalities to assist with permitting compliance during approval and construction stages of the project, and to meet project timelines
• Serves as subject matter expert on matters related to local municipal and state codes
• Coordinates and tracks permit application and compliance during the approval and construction phases of a project
• Oversees document control and ensures compliance with customer requirements
• Any other responsibilities as otherwise directed

Qualifications:

• 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, 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

Work Conditions:

• This has the flexibility of being a remote position
• This position will require 15% travel

Compensation

$58,400.00 - $80,300.00

This is the expected base pay range for this role. Individual base pay will be determined based on a variety of factors including experience, knowledge, skills, education and location.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial well-being. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Compensation

$60,400.00 - $83,050.00

This is the expected base pay range for this role. Individual base pay will be determined based on a variety of factors including experience, knowledge, skills, education and location.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial well-being. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Additional Information

Ledcor Technical Services (LTS) designs, builds, and maintains wireline or wireless networks that span North America and beyond. We are a proven leader and innovator in telecommunications network construction, maintenance, and service installation and repair.

Ledcor has been recognized as a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply. Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page. Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email.

All applicants must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Ledcor participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Link to: https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify