Telecom Permitting Specialist – Remote

Ledcor Construction, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); Remote; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

15% travel

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 relationships with local governments and jurisdictions to manage the permitting process.

The position supports ongoing training and offers a competitive benefits package. Remote work flexibility and 15% travel are part of the role, with responsibilities across project teams and compliance with codes.

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, telecom standards.
• Knowledge of local authority regulations; 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 understands 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.

Skills

Permitting experience

Stakeholder management

MS Word

MS Excel

Communication skills

Telecom knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Scheduling software

Quick Base

Tools

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 relationships with local governments and jurisdictions to manage the permitting process.

The position supports ongoing training and offers a competitive benefits package. Remote work flexibility and 15% travel are part of the role, with responsibilities across project teams and compliance with codes.