Telecom Permitting Specialist — Remote

Ledcor; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 58,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Industry-leading benefits package

Training and development

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 stakeholder relationships, coordinate permit applications, and ensure regulatory compliance throughout approval and construction stages.

The role offers remote work flexibility and requires about 15% travel. Ledcor emphasizes training and development as part of its benefits package and career growth opportunities.

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, 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

communication skills

regulatory knowledge

MS Word

Excel

scheduling software

Quick Base

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 stakeholder relationships, coordinate permit applications, and ensure regulatory compliance throughout approval and construction stages.

The role offers remote work flexibility and requires about 15% travel. Ledcor emphasizes training and development as part of its benefits package and career growth opportunities.