Pole Permitting Coordinator

Love Your Mondays again!Join the Future of Connectivity with Metronet!Are you ready to launch your career with one of the nation's fastest-growing fiber-optic powerhouses? Welcome to Metronet, where we don't just build networks; we build communities.Pole Permitting CoordinatorThe 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.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:*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%)JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:*