Remote Permitting Specialist – Telecom & Utilities

Ledcor Construction, Inc.; Green Bay (WI); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor Construction, Inc. is seeking a Permitting Specialist to research, prepare documentation, and obtain municipal and agency permits for cable and fiber networks. This role builds stakeholder relationships to manage all permitting aspects from planning through construction.

This remote position requires 15% travel and supports the deployment of networks across North America, with a focus on local regulatory compliance and permit package coordination.

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, work order procedures, telecommunication standards.
• Knowledge of local authority regulations and requirements; familiarity with DOT/Federal/County regulations preferred.
• Strong computer background, including 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 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

Permitting experience

Telecom field knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Scheduling coordination

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Scheduling software

Quick Base

Job description

Ledcor Construction, Inc. is seeking a Permitting Specialist to research, prepare documentation, and obtain municipal and agency permits for cable and fiber networks. This role builds stakeholder relationships to manage all permitting aspects from planning through construction.

This remote position requires 15% travel and supports the deployment of networks across North America, with a focus on local regulatory compliance and permit package coordination.