Permitting Specialist

Permit Specialist

Ledcor Technical Services has been building and servicing communication networks for customers across North America since 1979. Utilizing our broad expertise and experience, we customize solutions to best meet our client's needs. We act as a key partner for our clients by delivering exceptional quality, reliability, and safety in all that we do. Are you ready to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of telecom connectivity? We're searching for a proactive, detail-driven Permit Specialist to champion our long-haul telecom projects. In this role, you'll own the entire permitting processensuring every project moves forward seamlessly and stays compliant with all regulations. Your expertise in building codes, ordinances, and permitting procedures will help us deliver world-class infrastructure without delays. If you're a natural problem-solver with exceptional communication skills and a passion for keeping things on track, we want you on our team!

Essential Responsibilities:

• Manage the full lifecycle of permitting activities for telecom long-haul projects, including private-property facilities and associated public right-of-way requirements
• Prepare, submit, track, and monitor accurate permit packages with local, state, and federal authorities to ensure timely approvals
• Present projects to neighborhood committees and represent the organization at public hearings before governing bodies to obtain required permits
• Coordinate closely with engineering, construction, and stakeholders to maintain compliance with codes, ordinances, regulatory updates, and project timelines
• Serve as the primary contact for permitting inquiries, proactively resolving issues to avoid delays and keep project progress on track

Qualifications:

• 25 years of permitting or regulatory compliance experience in telecom, utilities, construction, or similar regulated industries
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and submit permit packages and interpret zoning, building codes, ordinances, DOT, and multi-jurisdictional regulations
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents including blueprints and engineering plans, plus understanding of outside plant design and telecom standards
• Strong communication and public-speaking skills, with experience presenting to community groups and governing bodies
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, scheduling tools, and the ability to research regulatory updates; Quick Base familiarity is a plus

Working Conditions:

• Willingness and ability to travel as needed to coordinate with agencies, attend meetings, or support project sites
• We're thrilled to announce the opening of our new office in Florence, Kentucky soon to become our central hub for collaboration and growth. This role will begin as a remote (work-from-home) position and will transition to a full-time, in-office role based in Florence once the new location is operational.