Permitting Specialist

Ledcor Group; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor Group is seeking a qualified individual to manage permitting activities for telecom long-haul projects in the United States. The role will initially be remote and transition to an in-office position in Florence, Kentucky once operational.

This position requires 2–5 years of regulatory compliance experience and a strong ability to communicate and present at public meetings.

The ideal candidate will work closely with construction and stakeholders to ensure timely project progress.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of permitting or regulatory compliance experience in telecom or related fields.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering plans.
• Demonstrated experience in community presentations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the lifecycle of permitting activities for telecom projects.
• Coordinate with teams to maintain compliance with regulations.
• Act as the primary contact for permitting inquiries.

Skills

Permitting or regulatory compliance experience

Ability to prepare permit packages

Strong communication skills

Proficiency with MS Word and Excel

Tools

Quick Base

Job description

Essential Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of permitting activities for telecom long‑haul 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 multi‑jurisdictional 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.

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.

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.