Permit Manager

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 must sit in market or be willing to travel in or relocate at their own expense.

Job Requirements:

• Review and/ or Prepare, submit, and administer permitting applications. These applications will be for attachment to utility poles, and in some cases for the occupancy and work involved within State and Local rights of way.
• Request and record payment of permit fees internally or with vendor partners.
• Report on high volume permit statuses, daily or weekly.
• Enter data and information on company systems that include Microsoft Office, Sharepoint
• Monitor progress of pole attachment and municipal applications and facilitate jurisdictional request for additional information.
• Work with vendor design team to facilitate permit drawings and construction documents related to nodes, power and outside plant construction required.
• Provide timely system updates and communicate effectively with all customers, both internal and external.
• Communicate progress and delays on permits throughout the lifecycle.
• Serves as liaison between to internal teams to obtain, administer and ensure compliance with general conditions of approvals at permit and construction stages of the project, meeting project timelines.
• Work with key members of project team to ensure that permit related information, including costs, are disseminated or input to company reports or systems, when necessary.
• Coordinate with project team to ensure that permit submittal packages meet local and statewide municipal requirements.
• Coordinate with vendor partners to ensure building permits are properly closed out at the completion of construction as required for payment.
• Develop and maintain relationships with municipalities, including, but not limited to Code Enforcement Staff, Building Inspectors, Members of City Councils, Planning & Zoning Staffs, Commissions and various neighborhood groups.
• Support internal teams on review of agreements in collaboration with counsel in the course of installing and maintaining facilities and operating its networks.
• Provides research and advice to internal clients regarding various requirements, permitting, and impacts on project deployment.
• Position is primarily
• Other related administration or coordination, as necessary.

Range: $35 - $40/hr

The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision as well as 401K contributions.