Remote Permitting Specialist - Telecom Projects & Compliance

Ledcor Group; Milwaukee (WI); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading benefits package

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Ledcor Technical Services is seeking a Permitting Specialist to research, prepare and obtain municipal and agency permits for telecom fiber projects. You will build relationships with local governments and manage permit packages through approval and construction stages.

This role supports remote work with about 15% travel, collaborates with project teams, and requires knowledge of local codes and utility regulations. Ledcor offers training, development and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of permitting experience within Telecommunications, Outside Plant or Field Operations.
• Experience submitting permit packages for approval for Telecom, Power, Gas, Construction and/or other utility projects.
• Understanding of outside plant design principles and telecommunication standards.
• Knowledge of local authority regulations; familiarity with DOT/County regulations preferred.
• Strong computer background with MS Word, Excel and scheduling software; Quick Base preferred.

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

Stakeholder management

Permitting experience

Problem solving

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Scheduling software

Quick Base

Job description

Ledcor Technical Services is seeking a Permitting Specialist to research, prepare and obtain municipal and agency permits for telecom fiber projects. You will build relationships with local governments and manage permit packages through approval and construction stages.

This role supports remote work with about 15% travel, collaborates with project teams, and requires knowledge of local codes and utility regulations. Ledcor offers training, development and a comprehensive benefits package.