Remote Telecom Permitting Specialist - Stakeholder Liaison

Ledcor; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor is seeking a Permitting Specialist to research, prepare documentation, and obtain municipal and agency permits for cable and fiber networks. You will build relationships with local governments and agencies while guiding approvals through the permitting process.

You will coordinate with project teams, address permitting challenges, and ensure regulatory compliance from approval through construction, including document control and stakeholder communication.

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

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/Outside Plant

Communication skills

MS Word/Excel

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Scheduling software

Quick Base

Job description

Ledcor is seeking a Permitting Specialist to research, prepare documentation, and obtain municipal and agency permits for cable and fiber networks. You will build relationships with local governments and agencies while guiding approvals through the permitting process.

You will coordinate with project teams, address permitting challenges, and ensure regulatory compliance from approval through construction, including document control and stakeholder communication.