Permitting Specialist

Ledcor Construction, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor Construction, Inc. is seeking a Permitting Specialist in Indianapolis, Indiana. The ideal candidate will research, prepare documentation, and acquire agency permits for telecom installations. This role requires a strong background in permitting and communication, with the ability to build relationships with local municipalities.

This position offers flexibility for remote work and involves 15% travel. Candidates should have 2 to 4 years of relevant experience and strong technical skills.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of permitting experience within Telecommunications, Outside Plant or Field Operations.
• Understanding of outside plant design principles, work order procedures, and telecommunication standards.
• Capable of responding to project stakeholder requests and understanding client needs.

Responsibilities

• Develops relationships with local municipalities to obtain necessary permitting and zoning approval.
• Works to resolve permitting issues to ensure project deliverables are met.
• Informs project teams about requirements and regulations to assist with compliance.

Skills

Telecommunications permitting experience

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of local authority regulations

Experience with MS Word and Excel

Tools

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 and jurisdictions and other governing agencies, building stakeholder relationships to manage all aspects of the permitting process.

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

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.