Permitting Specialist

Ledcor•Cincinnati, OH

5d•Remote

About The Position

Are you ready to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of telecom connectivity? We’re searching for a proactive, detail-driven Permit Specialist to champion our long-haul telecom projects. In this role, you’ll own the entire permitting process—ensuring every project moves forward seamlessly and stays compliant with all regulations. Your expertise in building codes, ordinances, and permitting procedures will help us deliver world-class infrastructure without delays. If you’re a natural problem-solver with exceptional communication skills and a passion for keeping things on track, we want you on our team! Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us build the backbone of tomorrow’s connectivity! Additional Information Ledcor Technical Services (LTS) designs, builds, and maintains wireline or wireless networks that span North America and beyond. We are a proven leader and innovator in telecommunications network construction, maintenance, and service installation and repair. Ledcor has been recognized as a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America. Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial well-being. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge. At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply. Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page. Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. All applicants must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Ledcor participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Link to: https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify We're a diversified construction company, made up of teams of people who are proven in their industries. All working to design, build, transport, operate, and maintain projects all over North America. But we believe that projects are about more than concrete and steel. They're about people and the power of partnerships. Partnerships with our employees, our communities, our contractors and clients. We believe in building trust in the places where we do business—whether that’s by engaging honestly, by giving back, by putting safety first, or by looking for smarter, more sustainable ways to get the job done right.

Requirements

Two to five years of permitting or regulatory compliance experience, ideally in telecom, power, gas, construction, or other utility projects
Proven ability to prepare and submit permit packages for approval
Knowledge of zoning, building codes, ordinances, permitting procedures, and local regulations; DOT/Federal/County
Understanding of outside plant design principles, work order processes, and telecom standards
Ability to read and interpret technical documents, including blueprints and engineering plans
Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and scheduling tools; Quick Base experience a plus
Skilled in researching and applying regulatory updates
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills; confident interacting with stakeholders
Responsive to client needs and capable of handling typical project requests
Willingness and ability to travel as needed to coordinate with agencies, attend meetings, or support project sites

Responsibilities

Manage the full lifecycle of permitting activities for telecom long-haul projects
Prepare and submit accurate permit packages to local, state, and federal authorities
Track and monitor permit status to ensure timely approvals and project progress
Collaborate with engineering and construction teams to align permitting with project timelines
Maintain compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulatory requirements
Research and apply regulatory updates to keep projects on track
Serve as the primary point of contact for permitting inquiries and stakeholder communication
Resolve permitting issues quickly to avoid delays and keep projects moving forward

Benefits

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial well-being.
We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

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