Permitting Specialist

Ledcor • Chicago, IL

3d • Remote

About The Position

The Permitting Specialist researches, prepares documentation, and acquires municipal and agency permits for proposed cable and fiber-optic network installations. The role prepares permit application packages for local governments, jurisdictions, and other governing agencies, and builds stakeholder relationships to manage the permitting process. The specialist works with project teams to identify requirements, address challenges, resolve permitting issues, maintain compliance, and support project timelines during approval and construction. This position may be remote and requires 15% travel.

Requirements

• 2 to 4 years of permitting experience within telecommunications, outside plant, or field operations.
• Experience submitting permit packages for approval for telecommunications, power, gas, construction, or other utility projects.
• Understanding of outside plant design principles, work order procedures, and telecommunication standards.
• Strong computer skills, including experience with MS Word, Excel, and scheduling software.
• Strong communication skills and confidence interacting with key contacts verbally, in writing, and electronically.
• Ability to respond to project stakeholder requests in typical situations and understand client needs.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with DOT, federal, and county regulations.
• Familiarity with Quick Base.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with local municipalities and governing bodies to obtain permitting and zoning approvals and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and conditions.
• Resolve permitting issues to help meet project deliverables.
• Collaborate with project teams to gather information and identify project permitting requirements.
• Develop solutions to anticipated permitting challenges.
• Inform project teams about government and municipal requirements and regulations to support compliance during approval and construction and meet project timelines.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on local municipal and state codes.
• Coordinate and track permit applications and compliance during project approval and construction.
• Oversee document control and ensure compliance with customer requirements.
• Perform other responsibilities as directed.

Benefits

• Industry-leading benefits package.
• Employee training and development.
• Team-building opportunities.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Competitive total rewards package supporting physical, mental, and financial well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed