OSP Permit Manager

Summary

Join our team as an experienced OSP Permit Manager to oversee the permitting process for telecom projects on the East Coast. As a senior member of the Engineering Department, you will drive permit strategy, optimize workflow efficiency, and ensure successful project execution. You will lead the permitting team, manage the end-to-end permit process, and coordinate with various permitting agencies. This role demands strategic oversight and hands-on management of the permitting lifecycle, requiring strong regulatory knowledge and cross-functional team management skills. You will also mentor and support a team of permit specialists. The position offers long-term employment, a great work environment, competitive pay, remote work possibilities, and career advancement opportunities.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of permitting experience in telecommunications or utilities, including 2+ years in a leadership role
• Strong understanding of OSP engineering, permitting regulations, utility codes (including NESC), and municipal requirements
• In-depth knowledge of Joint Use practices and pole attachment processes
• Proficiency with project management and permitting software tools (e.g., Smartsheets, Excel, NJUNs, SPANS, Alden One)
• Ability to create and review KMZ files, interpret maps, and track permit-related data across multiple platforms
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working collaboratively with diverse teams and external stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Lead the permitting team and manage the end-to-end permit process for OSP infrastructure projects
• Develop and implement permitting strategies to minimize delays and streamline approvals
• Coordinate and communicate with local, state, and federal permitting agencies to resolve issues and ensure compliance
• Monitor project timelines and permitting milestones, proactively identifying and mitigating risks
• Oversee the preparation, quality control, and submission of permit applications, plan sets, and related documentation
• Manage large-scale Joint Use Pole permit programs, including tracking submissions and responses via portals such as NJUNs, SPANS, and Alden One
• Collaborate with internal teams (engineering, project management, construction) to ensure alignment between permitting timelines and project schedules
• Provide regular reporting on permit status, timelines, and resource planning to senior leadership
• Mentor and support a team of permit specialists, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback

Benefits

• Long-term employment (Full-time W2 )
• Great Work Environment
• Competitive Payment
• Paid weekly - each Friday
• Possibility to work remotely
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• All equipment provided by the company