Telecom Permitting Specialist – Remote (15% Travel)

Ledcor; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor is seeking a Permitting Specialist to research, prepare permit documentation, and obtain municipal and agency permits for cable and fiber optics network installations. You will build relationships with local governments, ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate permit activities through approval and construction stages.

The role supports ongoing employee training and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of permitting experience within Telecommunications or related field.
• 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; familiarity with DOT/Federal/County regulations preferred.
• Strong computer skills; MS Word, Excel and scheduling software; Quick Base preferred.

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

Strong communication

Stakeholder coordination

Permitting knowledge

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Scheduling software

Quick Base

Job description

Ledcor is seeking a Permitting Specialist to research, prepare permit documentation, and obtain municipal and agency permits for cable and fiber optics network installations. You will build relationships with local governments, ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate permit activities through approval and construction stages.

The role supports ongoing employee training and offers a comprehensive benefits package.