Remote Permitting Specialist for Telecom Projects

Ledcor; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Training & development

Career growth

Job summary

Ledcor is seeking a Permitting Specialist to research, prepare, and obtain municipal and agency permits for telecom network installations across North America. You will build relationships with local governments, manage permit packages, and guide projects through approval and construction while ensuring compliance.

Ideal candidates bring 2–4 years in telecom permitting, strong communication, and familiarity with local/state regulations.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of permitting experience within Telecommunications, Outside Plant or Field Operations.
• Experience submitting permit packages for Telecom, Power, Gas, Construction and/or other utility projects.
• Understanding of outside plant design principles, work order procedures, telecom standards.
• Knowledge of local authority regulations; familiarity with DOT/Federal/County regulations preferred.
• Strong computer background including MS Word, Excel and scheduling software; Quick Base preferred.
• Strong communication skills, confident interacting with key contacts verbally, in writing and electronically.
• Capable of responding to project stakeholder requests and understanding client needs.

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

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal & written

Tools

Excel

MS Word

Scheduling software

Quick Base

Job description

Ledcor is seeking a Permitting Specialist to research, prepare, and obtain municipal and agency permits for telecom network installations across North America. You will build relationships with local governments, manage permit packages, and guide projects through approval and construction while ensuring compliance.

Ideal candidates bring 2–4 years in telecom permitting, strong communication, and familiarity with local/state regulations.