Permit Manager

Must-Haves3–5+ years in telecom/utility permittingExperience with multi-jurisdiction (city/county/state/DOT) permitting Strong knowledge of ROW, easements, pole attachments, OSPHigh-volume permit submission + tracking experienceExperience working with municipalities and agencies Ability to read construction drawings or GISStrong Excel/trackers + communication skillsPlussesFiber / FTTH / OSP experienceGIS, AutoCAD, or design exposurePermit cost tracking / invoicingLocal market permitting experienceProcess improvement / cycle time optimizationDay-to-DayOwn permit lifecycle (submit → track → approve → close)Manage permit status, risks, timelinesWork with engineering + vendors on submittalsInterface with municipalities to push approvalsTrack everything in Excel/SharePointIdentify risks early and remove blockersCommunicate updates to stakeholdersSupport cost tracking + closeout