Construction Permit Coordinator

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A Smarter Career Choice Because the internet is now the heartbeat of our homes and an essential tool for business, it should run without interruption or stress. IQ Fiber was created to offer 100% fiber‑optic high‑speed internet, transparent pricing, and attentive customer service to deliver a smarter internet experience. As part of our rapidly growing team, your contributions will directly impact our success.

Your work matters here. We’re looking for energetic, collaborative, and customer‑focused talent with the ability to proactively move our business forward. In return, you’ll find a place where your voice matters. You’ll find a team that works hard and has fun. And, if you’re like us, you’ll know you made a smarter career choice.

Our OSP Construction Permit Coordinator plays an important role and is responsible for supporting our team in identifying and procuring necessary permits, authorizations, licenses, approvals, concurrences, etc., required to own, construct, install, operate, and maintain a fiber optic network. The ideal candidate has the ability to work with minimal supervision, as well as being a successful team player, has outstanding communication skills, along with experience in Fiber and/or a background in construction.

• Identify, procure, and comply with necessary proprietary, regulatory, and stakeholder party permits (i.e., permissions, authorizations, licenses, approvals, concurrences, agreements, etc.), required to own, construct, install, operate, and maintain a fiber‑optic network.
• Research and analyze regulatory requirements and their potential impact on project elements and schedules.
• Produce a permit action plan for each project, including a detailed permitting plan of work for each jurisdiction.
• Submit permit packages via online systems, fax, or in person, if necessary, including permit tracking and correlation. Pick up completed permit packages.
• Communicate with jurisdictional employees to understand any changes in permitting requirements.
• Maintain a database of permit requirements for past and ongoing projects.
• Work with local jurisdictions to move toward ideal permitting conditions.
• Post permit submittals, approve permits, manage the permitting module in internal tracking system.
• Responsible for building permit relationships and acting as the liaison between IQ Fiber and all parties.
• Follow up with permitting agencies to ensure timely approval of permits.
• Process and understand permitting applications.
• Communicate with district inspectors, construction managers and sub‑contractors as needed.
• Keep track of all payment receipts for permits.
• Establish and maintain relationships with the design team, engineering team, and construction team.
• Attend coordination and progress meetings.
• Maintain a positive attitude and strong work ethic that can provide high productivity with minimal supervision.
• Track all contractor permits and revisions.
• Track all permit expiration dates.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Experience with construction permitting is preferred.
• Ability to understand/learn the fiber network construction process.
• Ability to use personal computer and software applications (i.e., Microsoft Word, spreadsheets).
• Excellent customer service skills and verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Positive attitude, willingness and eagerness to learn new things, and team player.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, pass a background check and maintain a good driving record.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

IQ Fiber is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.