Design/Permitting Manager

HTH Communications•Macomb, NY

About The Position

DESIGN/PERMIT Manager ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Permit Management: Prepare, submit, and track applications for zoning, construction, and environmental permits Agency Liaison: Negotiate with local, state, and federal agencies, as well as utility companies, to expedite approvals. Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure all project plans meet local ordinances, codes, and regulations to avoid costly delays. Project Coordination: Collaborate with engineering and construction teams to align permit timelines with project schedules. Documentation: Maintain accurate records, manage renewals, and handle revisions if project scope changes. Work with permit agencies/joint pole/structure owner(s) and other 3rd parties. Maintain relationships with municipalities and help coordinate and track the processing of permits associated with installation, operation and maintenance of facilities and networks. Coordinate with project managers and other team members to ensure sites are documented and tracked. Inform internal team of permit statuses and associated timelines. Obtain and assist in preparing the necessary permitting/zoning documents from agencies. Ability and willingness to travel to various locations. Keeping a clean and organized work station physically and virtually. Time management; prioritizing work and documenting tasks. High attention to detail. Punctual for daily start time and meetings. Perform under minimum supervision.

Requirements

Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in Design Activities ie CAD.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Excel and Word) Intermediate skill level.
Work in team environment.
Ability to drive to local agencies to drop off and pick up permit packages.
3–6+ years in permitting, construction, or related fields
Proficient in Design Activities i.e. CAD.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Excel and Word) Intermediate skill level.
Work in team environment
Ability to drive to local agencies to drop off and pick up permit packages and or field design confirmations

Responsibilities

Permit Management: Prepare, submit, and track applications for zoning, construction, and environmental permits.
Agency Liaison: Negotiate with local, state, and federal agencies, as well as utility companies, to expedite approvals.
Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure all project plans meet local ordinances, codes, and regulations to avoid costly delays.
Project Coordination: Collaborate with engineering and construction teams to align permit timelines with project schedules.
Documentation: Maintain accurate records, manage renewals, and handle revisions if project scope changes.
Work with permit agencies/joint pole/structure owner(s) and other 3rd parties.
Maintain relationships with municipalities and help coordinate and track the processing of permits associated with installation, operation and maintenance of facilities and networks.
Coordinate with project managers and other team members to ensure sites are documented and tracked.
Inform internal team of permit statuses and associated timelines.
Obtain and assist in preparing the necessary permitting/zoning documents from agencies.
Ability and willingness to travel to various locations.
Keeping a clean and organized work station physically and virtually.
Time management; prioritizing work and documenting tasks.
High attention to detail.
Punctual for daily start time and meetings.
Perform under minimum supervision.