Telecom Permitting Specialist — Remote (15% Travel)

Ledcor; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor is seeking a Permitting Specialist to research, prepare documentation, and secure municipal and agency permits for our cable and fiber networks. You will build relationships with local governments to manage permitting through approval and construction, ensuring compliance with regulations.

You will collaborate with project teams, address permitting challenges, and serve as the subject matter expert on local codes while supporting career growth and ongoing training within Ledcor's

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
• 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
• Any other responsibilities as otherwise directed

Skills

Permitting experience

Telecom field operations

Communication

Project coordination

Travel readiness

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Scheduling software

Quick Base

Job description

Ledcor is seeking a Permitting Specialist to research, prepare documentation, and secure municipal and agency permits for our cable and fiber networks. You will build relationships with local governments to manage permitting through approval and construction, ensuring compliance with regulations.

You will collaborate with project teams, address permitting challenges, and serve as the subject matter expert on local codes while supporting career growth and ongoing training within Ledcor's