Permitting Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading benefits package

Ongoing employee training and development

Team building and career growth opportunities

Job summary

Ledcor is seeking a Permitting Specialist in Green Bay, WI, responsible for researching and preparing municipal and agency permits for cable and fiber optics networks. This role involves developing relationships with local governments to ensure compliance and acquiring necessary approvals.

Key responsibilities include collaboration with project teams and resolving permitting issues. Candidates should have 2 to 4 years of permitting experience in Telecommunications, strong communication skills, and a computer background. Flexibility for remote work and travel is required.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of permitting experience within Telecommunications.
• Previous experience submitting permit packages for Telecom and related projects.
• Strong computer skills and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Research and prepare documentation for municipal and agency permits.
• Develop relationships with local municipalities for zoning approval.
• Collaborate with project teams to identify permitting requirements.

Skills

Permitting experience within Telecommunications

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of local authority regulations

Computer skills (MS Word, Excel)

Experience with Quick Base

Job description

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

Benefits

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

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.

Location

• Green Bay, WI