Permitting Specialist

Ledcor Construction, Inc.; Green Bay (WI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor Construction, Inc. is seeking a Permitting Specialist to manage all aspects of the permitting process for cable and fiber optics installation. This includes preparing documentation and acquiring necessary permits while developing strong relationships with local municipalities.

The ideal candidate will have 2 to 4 years of related experience, strong computer skills, and excellent communication capabilities. The position offers flexibility as a remote role, along with minor travel requirements.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of permitting experience within Telecommunications.
• Previous experience submitting permit packages for Telecom, Power, Gas, Construction projects.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with municipalities for permitting.
• Resolve permitting issues to meet project deliverables.
• Inform project teams about compliance regulations.

Skills

Permitting experience

Understanding of outside plant design principles

Strong communication skills

Strong computer background

Knowledge of local authority regulations

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Scheduling software

Quick Base

Job description

Location: Green Bay, WI, United States

Date Posted: Jun 2, 2026

Job ID: R29102

Job Status: Full-Time

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.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with local municipalities and governing bodies to obtain necessary permitting and zoning approval for projects, ensuring compliance with all regulations and conditions
• Work to resolve permitting issues to ensure project deliverables are met
• Collaborate with project team to gather information and identify permitting requirements for projects
• Develop solutions to address anticipated challenges
• Inform 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
• Serve as subject matter expert on matters related to local municipal and state codes
• Coordinate and track permit application and compliance during the approval and construction phases of a project
• Oversee document control and ensure compliance with customer requirements
• Perform 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 position offers flexibility as a remote role
• This position will require 15% travel

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.