Design​/Permitting Manager

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare, submit, and track applications for zoning, construction, and environmental permits.
• Negotiate with local, state, federal agencies and utility companies to expedite approvals.
• Ensure all project plans meet local ordinances, codes, and regulations to avoid delays.
• Collaborate with engineering and construction teams to align permit timelines with project schedules.
• Maintain accurate records, manage renewals, and handle revisions if project scope changes.
• Work with permit agencies, joint pole/structure owners and other third parties.
• Maintain relationships with municipalities and coordinate processing of permits for installation, operation and maintenance.
• Coordinate with project managers to ensure sites are documented and tracked.
• Inform internal team of permit statuses and timelines.
• Assist in preparing necessary permitting/zoning documents from agencies.
• Travel to various locations as needed.
• Keep a clean and organized work station physically and virtually.
• Prioritize work and document tasks effectively.
• Maintain high attention to detail.
• Be punctual for daily start time and meetings.
• Perform under minimum supervision.

• Experience:
  
  3–6+ years in permitting, construction, or related fields.
• Proficiency in Design Activities (CAD).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Excel, Word) – intermediate skill level.
• Ability to drive to local agencies to drop off and pick up permit packages.
• Work in a team environment.

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Design Activities (CAD).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Excel, Word) – intermediate level.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Ability to drive to local agencies to drop off and pick up permit packages.