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, SharepointMonitor 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 primarilyOther related administration or coordination, as necessary.Range: $35 - $40/hrThe 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.

Created: 2026-05-13