ROW Permitting Specialist

Location: Englewood, CO

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

• Position Type: Contract
• Pay Rate: $40.00 $ 45.00 / Hour (USD)
• Travel Requirements: Driving required (MVR check required)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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A ROW Permitting Specialist is needed to assist with securing Right-of-Way, Access, Right-of-Entry, and Encroachment Permits associated with overhead and underground transmission and distribution lines. This position will work with various jurisdictions including, but not limited to, Colorado Department of Transportation, Union Pacific, BNSF, Local Railroads, RTD, as well as County and City Road & Bridge and Public Works departments. The candidate must be able to work with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders, including construction and engineering representatives, and governmental agencies on a daily basis.

A high level of attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and a functional knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word are required.

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Research and Analysis:

• Complete desktop reviews of project plans and research federal, state, and local construction permit requirements. Typical permits required may include CDOT utility installation permits, Temporary Construction Entrance permits, railroad encroachment permits, ...etc
• Coordinate with other departments to gather construction details from civil, foundation, line, and restoration stakeholders.

Documentation and Permitting:

• Prepare and draft construction permit packages for review by the construction permitting lead.
• Submit permit packages to jurisdictions and track their status through to approval.
• Assist in coordinating jurisdictional approvals for access, road crossings, and right-of-way occupancy.

Data and Field Support:

• Update and maintain the project's ArcGIS Online (AGO) site with permit requirements, status updates, and other critical spatial data.
• Attend field reviews and site visits to gather data, assess constructability, and support the project.
• Support the change management process by tracking and documenting modifications to construction plans.

Coordination:

• Work with the Project Manager to facilitate meetings and communications with project stakeholders.
• Assist in the closeout process for permits and agreements upon completion of construction.

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• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Ability to work with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders, including construction and engineering representatives and governmental agencies
• High level of attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills
• Proficiency with ArcGIS Online (AGO) for spatial data management and permit tracking

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• Current or previous ROW permitting experience, with preference for candidates from firms such as Mortenson, Kiewit, Sturgeon, Ward, Hooper, United Utilities, or Quanta Services

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• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

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• Driving is required (MVR background check required)
• Attendance at field reviews and site visits required

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This 100% employee-owned engineering, architecture, and construction firm has been building critical infrastructure for more than 125 years. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, and operating from 75+ offices across the country and world, the firm has grown to more than 14,500 employee-owners generating over $7.4 billion in annual revenue. The sectors it serves read like a blueprint for how modern society functions: energy, aviation, water, telecommunications, transportation, and healthcare.

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