Telecom Permitting Coordinator: Fast Approvals & Coordination

Telecon-Design-USA; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group benefits and 401K program

Employee assistance program

Employee perks including discounts

Job summary

TELECON is seeking an intermediate Permit Coordinator in Salt Lake City to manage the full permit lifecycle for telecommunications projects, including pole attachment, ROW, city, county, DOT and environmental permits. This role works with minimal supervision and coordinates with permitting authorities to expedite approvals.

The position emphasizes accuracy, timely submissions, and supporting junior team members.

Qualifications

• 12 months of experience in a Permit Coordinator role or equivalent permitting experience.
• Proven ability to prepare and submit permit applications for pole attachment, ROW, city and county, DOT.
• Strong knowledge of telecommunications permitting regulations and jurisdictional requirements.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize permits across multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with project tracking tools such as QB and P2.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage permit applications across multiple authority types on several projects.
• Serve as main contact with permitting authorities, expediting approvals and addressing corrections.
• Provide guidance to Permit Coordinator team members to support development.
• Review permit packages for completeness and compliance before submission.
• Coordinate with design and construction to align permit scope with deliverables.
• Track permit status across projects using company tools and flag risks.
• Elevate jurisdictional issues and scope changes affecting timelines.
• Contribute to templates, checklists, and process documentation.

Skills

Permit coordination

Independent work

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

QB

P2

Job description

TELECON is seeking an intermediate Permit Coordinator in Salt Lake City to manage the full permit lifecycle for telecommunications projects, including pole attachment, ROW, city, county, DOT and environmental permits. This role works with minimal supervision and coordinates with permitting authorities to expedite approvals.

The position emphasizes accuracy, timely submissions, and supporting junior team members.