The Permit Specialist is responsible for securing and managing permits and approvals required to construct fiber-optic networks within public and private rights-of-way. This role works directly with ...
The Permit Specialist is responsible for securing and managing permits and approvals required to construct fiber-optic networks within public and private rights-of-way. This role works directly with ...
... fiber construction. The Permit Specialist serves as the primary liaison between permitting authorities and internal Engineering, Construction, and Project Management teams--ensuring all ...
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Permit Specialist/Technician
Chicago, IL · On-site
The Permit Specialist (Technician) is responsible for processing and managing all permits required for fiber-to-the-home network deployments. This role focuses on regulatory compliance, permit ...
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Permit Specialist/Technician
Chicago, IL · On-site
The Permit Specialist (Technician) is responsible for processing and managing all permits required for fiber-to-the-home network deployments. This role focuses on regulatory compliance, permit ...
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Permit Specialist/Technician
Chicago, IL · On-site
The Permit Specialist (Technician) is responsible for processing and managing all permits required for fiber-to-the-home network deployments. This role focuses on regulatory compliance, permit ...
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Permit Specialist/Technician
Chicago, IL · On-site
The Permit Specialist (Technician) is responsible for processing and managing all permits required for fiber-to-the-home network deployments. This role focuses on regulatory compliance, permit ...
Permit Coordinator I
Denver, CO · Remote
$65K - $108K/yr
About Forged Fiber 37 At Forged Fiber 37, our mission is bold but simple: deliver fast, reliable ... The Role The Right of Way (ROW) Permit Coordinator I is an entry-level role that supports network ...
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Permit Coordinator I
Denver, CO · Remote
$65K - $108K/yr
About Forged Fiber 37 At Forged Fiber 37, our mission is bold but simple: deliver fast, reliable ... The Role The Right of Way (ROW) Permit Coordinator I is an entry-level role that supports network ...
PERMIT COORDINATOR II
Denver, CO · Remote
$80K - $120K/yr
About Forged Fiber 37 At Forged Fiber 37, our mission is bold but simple: deliver fast, reliable ... The Role The Right of Way (ROW) Permit Coordinator II is responsible for managing the end-to-end ...
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PERMIT COORDINATOR II
Denver, CO · Remote
$80K - $120K/yr
About Forged Fiber 37 At Forged Fiber 37, our mission is bold but simple: deliver fast, reliable ... The Role The Right of Way (ROW) Permit Coordinator II is responsible for managing the end-to-end ...
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Permit Coordinator I
Denver, CO · Remote
$65K - $108K/yr
About Forged Fiber 37 At Forged Fiber 37, our mission is bold but simple: deliver fast, reliable ... The Role The Right of Way (ROW) Permit Coordinator II is responsible for managing the end-to-end ...
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Permit Coordinator I
Denver, CO · Remote
$65K - $108K/yr
About Forged Fiber 37 At Forged Fiber 37, our mission is bold but simple: deliver fast, reliable ... The Role The Right of Way (ROW) Permit Coordinator II is responsible for managing the end-to-end ...
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construction permit specialist
Fresno, CA · On-site
$65K - $85K/yr
Permit Specialist - Underground Fiber Infrastructure Location: Fresno Job Type: Full-Time Department: Permitting / Construction / Engineering Reports To: Permitting Manager or Project Manager ...
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construction permit specialist
Fresno, CA · On-site
$65K - $85K/yr
Permit Specialist - Underground Fiber Infrastructure Location: Fresno Job Type: Full-Time Department: Permitting / Construction / Engineering Reports To: Permitting Manager or Project Manager ...
Fiber Permitting Specialist
Raleigh, NC · On-site
This role focuses on jurisdictional research, permit strategy, application preparation, submittals ... Identify and qualify prospective fiber routes and project locations through mapping tools, public ...
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Fiber Permitting Specialist
Raleigh, NC · On-site
This role focuses on jurisdictional research, permit strategy, application preparation, submittals ... Identify and qualify prospective fiber routes and project locations through mapping tools, public ...
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Fiber Permitting Specialist
Raleigh, NC · On-site
Develop permit strategies for route segments and hut/cabinet sites (including sequencing ... fiber preferred), including utility identification. * Proficient in route/site selection ...
Fiber Permitting Specialist
Raleigh, NC · On-site
Develop permit strategies for route segments and hut/cabinet sites (including sequencing ... fiber preferred), including utility identification. * Proficient in route/site selection ...
Permit Coordinator
Hallandale Beach, FL · On-site
Prepare and submit permit applications for fiber projects, ensuring compliance with all jurisdictional requirements * Determine applicable permitting agencies (DOT, railroad, city, county, etc.) and ...
Permit Coordinator
Hallandale Beach, FL · On-site
Prepare and submit permit applications for fiber projects, ensuring compliance with all jurisdictional requirements * Determine applicable permitting agencies (DOT, railroad, city, county, etc.) and ...
OSP Permit Coordinator
Schaumburg, IL · On-site
Responsible for the preparation and submittal of various entitlement applications, permits and agreements to allow installation of communications facilities on poles, fiber and other infrastructure.
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OSP Permit Coordinator
Schaumburg, IL · On-site
Responsible for the preparation and submittal of various entitlement applications, permits and agreements to allow installation of communications facilities on poles, fiber and other infrastructure.
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OSP Permit Coordinator
$57K - $67K/yr
Responsible for the preparation and submittal of various entitlement applications, permits and agreements to allow installation of communications facilities on poles, fiber and other infrastructure.
OSP Permit Coordinator
$57K - $67K/yr
Responsible for the preparation and submittal of various entitlement applications, permits and agreements to allow installation of communications facilities on poles, fiber and other infrastructure.
OSP Fiber Technician
Burwell, NE · On-site
$24 - $27/hr
Manage and adhere to all Permits, Agreements and Roadside Safety for all areas of the project. The ... Fiber optic or construction experience and/or training preferred. * Able to travel and stay outside ...
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OSP Fiber Technician
Burwell, NE · On-site
$24 - $27/hr
Manage and adhere to all Permits, Agreements and Roadside Safety for all areas of the project. The ... Fiber optic or construction experience and/or training preferred. * Able to travel and stay outside ...
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OSP Fiber Technician
Ord, NE · On-site
$24 - $27/hr
Manage and adhere to all Permits, Agreements and Roadside Safety for all areas of the project. The ... Fiber optic or construction experience and/or training preferred. * Able to travel and stay outside ...
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OSP Fiber Technician
Ord, NE · On-site
$24 - $27/hr
Manage and adhere to all Permits, Agreements and Roadside Safety for all areas of the project. The ... Fiber optic or construction experience and/or training preferred. * Able to travel and stay outside ...
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Permit Manager
Charlotte, NC · On-site
Our client in the telecommunications industry (Fiber/OSP) is seeking an experienced Permit Manager to work on a hybrid basis in the Charlotte, NC market on a long-term contract position. This person ...
Permit Manager
Charlotte, NC · On-site
Our client in the telecommunications industry (Fiber/OSP) is seeking an experienced Permit Manager to work on a hybrid basis in the Charlotte, NC market on a long-term contract position. This person ...
Permit Manager
Albuquerque, NM · On-site
Our client in the telecommunications industry (Fiber/OSP) is seeking an experienced Permit Manager to work on a hybrid basis in the Albuquerque, NM market on a long-term contract position. This ...
Permit Manager
Albuquerque, NM · On-site
Our client in the telecommunications industry (Fiber/OSP) is seeking an experienced Permit Manager to work on a hybrid basis in the Albuquerque, NM market on a long-term contract position. This ...
Permit Coordinator Cannon Companies is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented professional to join ... General knowledge of fiber optic and copper plant construction. * Experience in telecommunications ...
Permit Coordinator Cannon Companies is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented professional to join ... General knowledge of fiber optic and copper plant construction. * Experience in telecommunications ...
Permit Coordinator
Milton, WA · On-site
Permit Coordinator Cannon Companies is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented professional to join ... General knowledge of fiber optic and copper plant construction. * Experience in telecommunications ...
Permit Coordinator
Milton, WA · On-site
Permit Coordinator Cannon Companies is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented professional to join ... General knowledge of fiber optic and copper plant construction. * Experience in telecommunications ...
Permit Coordinator
Milton, WA · On-site
$32 - $36/hr
Permit Coordinator Cannon Companies is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented professional to join ... General knowledge of fiber optic and copper plant construction. * Experience in telecommunications ...
Permit Coordinator
Milton, WA · On-site
$32 - $36/hr
Permit Coordinator Cannon Companies is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented professional to join ... General knowledge of fiber optic and copper plant construction. * Experience in telecommunications ...
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Medical, PTO
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Job description
Position Summary
The qualified person must live in the market and visit permitting authorities at permitting offices on a daily basis.
The Permit Specialist is responsible for securing and managing permits and approvals required to construct fiber-optic networks within public and private rights-of-way. This role works directly with Cities, Counties, State Departments of Transportation (DOTs), Railroads, and Waterway Authorities to obtain timely approvals for aerial and underground fiber construction.
The Permit Specialist serves as the primary liaison between permitting authorities and internal Engineering, Construction, and Project Management teams-ensuring all jurisdictional requirements are understood, incorporated into designs, and approved in the fastest time possible.
Key Responsibilities - Jurisdiction & Requirements Management
The qualified person must live in the market and visit permitting authorities at permitting offices on a daily basis.
• Engage with City Planners, Engineering Departments, Public Works, DOTs, Railroads, and Waterway Authorities to gather permitting requirements.
• Develop and maintain jurisdiction-specific permitting requirement matrices.
• Document construction standards, restoration requirements, fees, bonding, insurance, and inspection processes.
• Build professional working relationships with permitting authorities.
Permit Application & Submittals
The qualified person must live in the market and visit permitting authorities at permitting offices on a daily basis.
• Prepare and submit permit applications in person for street cuts, underground construction, aerial fiber, bores, trenching, micro-trenching, and crossings.
• Coordinate with Engineering to ensure drawings and traffic control plans meet jurisdictional standards.
• Review permit packages for completeness prior to submission.
Review Tracking & Expediting
The qualified person must live in the market and visit permitting authorities at permitting offices on a daily basis.
• Track permits through review, comment resolution, resubmittal, and issuance.
• Proactively follow up with reviewing agencies.
• Identify and mitigate permitting bottlenecks.
• Maintain accurate permit tracking logs and status reports.
Engineering & Design Coordination
• Communicate agency comments and requirements to Engineering teams.
• Coordinate and review design revisions for compliance prior to resubmittal.
• Ensure conditions of approval are incorporated into final plans.
Cross-Functional Support
• Coordinate with Construction and Project Management teams to align permits with schedules.
• Support pre-construction meetings, inspections, and permit close-out.
• Ensure permits are closed upon project completion.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
The qualified person must live in the market and visit permitting authorities at permitting offices on a daily basis.
• 1+ years of permitting or ROW coordination experience.
• Knowledge of municipal and DOT permitting processes.
• Experience working with City Planners and public agencies.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering and construction drawings.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with FTTH / FTTx deployments.
• Railroad and waterway permitting experience.
• Familiarity with traffic control plans and MOT requirements.
• Experience with permitting portals, GIS, or tracking systems
Benefits
Full-Time, PTO and Medical
The qualified person must live in the market and visit permitting authorities at permitting offices on a daily basis.
The Permit Specialist is responsible for securing and managing permits and approvals required to construct fiber-optic networks within public and private rights-of-way. This role works directly with Cities, Counties, State Departments of Transportation (DOTs), Railroads, and Waterway Authorities to obtain timely approvals for aerial and underground fiber construction.
The Permit Specialist serves as the primary liaison between permitting authorities and internal Engineering, Construction, and Project Management teams-ensuring all jurisdictional requirements are understood, incorporated into designs, and approved in the fastest time possible.
Key Responsibilities - Jurisdiction & Requirements Management
The qualified person must live in the market and visit permitting authorities at permitting offices on a daily basis.
• Engage with City Planners, Engineering Departments, Public Works, DOTs, Railroads, and Waterway Authorities to gather permitting requirements.
• Develop and maintain jurisdiction-specific permitting requirement matrices.
• Document construction standards, restoration requirements, fees, bonding, insurance, and inspection processes.
• Build professional working relationships with permitting authorities.
Permit Application & Submittals
The qualified person must live in the market and visit permitting authorities at permitting offices on a daily basis.
• Prepare and submit permit applications in person for street cuts, underground construction, aerial fiber, bores, trenching, micro-trenching, and crossings.
• Coordinate with Engineering to ensure drawings and traffic control plans meet jurisdictional standards.
• Review permit packages for completeness prior to submission.
Review Tracking & Expediting
The qualified person must live in the market and visit permitting authorities at permitting offices on a daily basis.
• Track permits through review, comment resolution, resubmittal, and issuance.
• Proactively follow up with reviewing agencies.
• Identify and mitigate permitting bottlenecks.
• Maintain accurate permit tracking logs and status reports.
Engineering & Design Coordination
• Communicate agency comments and requirements to Engineering teams.
• Coordinate and review design revisions for compliance prior to resubmittal.
• Ensure conditions of approval are incorporated into final plans.
Cross-Functional Support
• Coordinate with Construction and Project Management teams to align permits with schedules.
• Support pre-construction meetings, inspections, and permit close-out.
• Ensure permits are closed upon project completion.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
The qualified person must live in the market and visit permitting authorities at permitting offices on a daily basis.
• 1+ years of permitting or ROW coordination experience.
• Knowledge of municipal and DOT permitting processes.
• Experience working with City Planners and public agencies.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering and construction drawings.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with FTTH / FTTx deployments.
• Railroad and waterway permitting experience.
• Familiarity with traffic control plans and MOT requirements.
• Experience with permitting portals, GIS, or tracking systems
Benefits
Full-Time, PTO and Medical