Permitting Specialist

Ledcor Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor Group is seeking a Permit Specialist in Chicago to oversee permitting processes for long-haul telecom projects. This role involves managing permit submissions, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, and representing the company at public hearings.

The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience in permitting or regulatory compliance, strong communication skills, and proficiency in technical document interpretation. Initially, the position is remote with plans to transition to an in-office role in Florence, Kentucky once operational.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of permitting or regulatory compliance experience in telecom, utilities, or construction.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and submit permit packages.
• Strong knowledge of zoning, building codes, and multijurisdictional regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of permitting activities for telecom longhaul projects.
• Prepare, submit, track, and monitor accurate permit packages.
• Serve as the primary contact for permitting inquiries and resolve issues.

Skills

Permitting or regulatory compliance experience

Communication and public speaking skills

Ability to interpret zoning and building codes

Proficiency with MS Word and Excel

Tools

Quick Base

Job description

Ledcor Technical Services has been building and servicing communication networks for customers across North America since 1979. Utilizing our broad expertise and experience, we customize solutions to best meet our client's needs. We act as a key partner for our clients by delivering exceptional quality, reliability, and safety in all that we do.

Are you ready to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of telecom connectivity? We're searching for a proactive, detail-driven Permit Specialist to champion our long-haul telecom projects. In this role, you'll own the entire permitting process – ensuring every project moves forward seamlessly and stays compliant with all regulations.

Your expertise in building codes, ordinances, and permitting procedures will help us deliver world‑class infrastructure without delays. If you're a natural problem‑solver with exceptional communication skills and a passion for keeping things on track, we want you on our team!

Essential Responsibilities:

• Manage the full lifecycle of permitting activities for telecom longhaul projects, including private property facilities and associated public right‑of‑way requirements.
• Prepare, submit, track, and monitor accurate permit packages with local, state, and federal authorities to ensure timely approvals.
• Present projects to neighborhood committees and represent the organization at public hearings before governing bodies to obtain required permits.
• Coordinate closely with engineering, construction, and stakeholders to maintain compliance with codes, ordinances, regulatory updates, and project timelines.
• Serve as the primary contact for permitting inquiries, proactively resolving issues to avoid delays and keep project progress on track.

Qualifications:

• 2-5 years of permitting or regulatory compliance experience in telecom, utilities, construction, or similar regulated industries.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and submit permit packages and interpret zoning, building codes, ordinances, DOT, and multijurisdictional regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents including blueprints and engineering plans, plus understanding of outside plant design and telecom standards.
• Strong communication and public speaking skills, with experience presenting to community groups and governing bodies.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, scheduling tools, and the ability to research regulatory updates; Quick Base familiarity is a plus.

Working Conditions:

• Willingness and ability to travel as needed to coordinate with agencies, attend meetings, or support project sites.
• This role will begin as a remote (work‑from‑home) position and will transition to a full‑time, in‑office role based in Florence, Kentucky once the new location is operational.

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.

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