Pole Permitting Coordinator

Internal • Racine, WI

2d

About The Position

Love Your Mondays again! Join the Future of Connectivity with Metronet2! Are you ready to launch your career with one of the nation’s fastest-growing fiber-optic powerhouses? Welcome to Metronet and Vexus, where we don’t just build networks; we build communities. Recently, Metronet acquired Vexus, and effective January 1, 2025, all Metronet and Vexus associates will be combined into one organization: Metronet. The Vexus brand will remain during the transition. Pole Permitting Coordinator The Permit Coordinator (I, II, & Sr.) is responsible for coordinating with OSP Construction, external vendors and permitting entities to prioritize activities and manage permit requirements. Permits may include Departments of Transportation (DOT), railroads, Army Corps of Engineer, waterways, drainage districts, city permits, pole permits, and all other jurisdictional agency requirements necessary for timely completion of the construction schedule. The Permit Coordinator (I, II, & Sr.) is the main contact with Permitting Entities and communicates status of all permits to the OSP Construction Team. They manage the cohesive relationship to drive permit approvals and will travel to location to expedite and facilitate the permit approval process.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Organization and strong problem-solving aptitude required.
• Ability to interact with all levels of organization including external agencies required.
• Strong social, verbal, and written communications skills required.
• Must be able to work independently, and with a team.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with permitting in multiple states preferred.
• Experience working in multidiscipline and cross-functional teams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates permitting activities based on direction from OSP Construction.
• Determines necessary permits, coordinates with internal and external resources and permitting entities to release passes to construction.
• Daily routine interaction with various agencies to obtain approvals, submit permit applications and prepare responses in a timely manner.
• Routine interaction with internal departments to build relationships, build business cohesion and help internal clients to expand Metronet services in the market.
• Manage work within defined scheduled expectations, remove roadblocks and use analytics to anticipate and avoid future roadblocks and keep projects on schedule.
• Apply technical and creative solutions to aid in completion of permitting acquisitions.
• Forecast release dates to allow construction to plan resources accordingly.
• Provide guidance with internal resources to assure pole applications are submitted in order and on time to meet the project schedule.
• Ensure timely completion of assigned deliverables, assemble, submit, and track progress of permit applications and notify management of delays with actionable solutions.
• Document and coordinate with centralized permit teams to ensure permit submittals is in line with the field’s construction schedule.
• Monitor/track permit packages via online systems, email, or in person as necessary to meet local requirements, adjust and report when situations arise.
• Monitor projects and effectively communicates the status of each permit.
• Perform other duties as assigned by senior management.
• Occasional travel may be required by company necessity (up to 5%)

Benefits

• Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work, we offer a competitive total compensation package, including 80% of medical premiums paid by the company, company-paid disability and life insurance, and a 401(k)-company match with immediate vesting.
• Plus, enjoy discounted services within our coverage areas and thrive in a locally owned, friendly, and fun atmosphere.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees