OSP​/Fiber Permitting Specialist

Permitting Specialist (Telecom / Fiber) – Remote

Location: Remote (Eastern or Central Time Preferred)

Job Type: Full-Time | Contract-to-Hire or Direct Hire

Pay: $25.00 – $30 per hour

We are hiring a Permitting Specialist to support high-volume telecom and fiber deployment projects across multiple markets. This role is critical in ensuring permits are submitted, tracked, and approved efficiently to keep construction timelines on schedule.

If you have experience in telecom permitting, right-of-way coordination, or municipal approvals
, this is a great opportunity to join a growing team with strong project pipeline and long-term stability.

• Manage the full lifecycle of telecom permits (submission? approval? tracking)
• Coordinate with municipalities, DOTs, utilities, and pole owners
• Prepare and submit permit packages and supporting documentation
• Conduct jurisdiction research to identify processes and points of contact
• Proactively follow up on pending permits (calls/emails) to avoid delays
• Maintain detailed permit logs, trackers, and status updates
• Communicate regularly with project managers and internal teams
• Support high-volume project environments with accuracy and urgency

• 2+ years of telecom/fiber permitting experience (OSP preferred)
• Strong understanding of right-of-way and utility permitting processes
• Comfortable following up persistently with agencies to move permits forward
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Proficient with:
  • Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)

• Experience with multi-state permitting (MI, IN, TX, etc.)
• Exposure to Comcast or MSO-related projects
• Familiarity with joint-use / pole attachment processes
• Basic CAD knowledge

• Fast-growing company with strong telecom project pipeline
• Flexible hiring structure (contract-to-hire OR direct hire)
• Fully remote opportunity with autonomy
• Collaborative, no-micromanagement culture
• Opportunity to grow into senior permitting or project roles

• Remote (Eastern/Central preferred)
• Must have reliable internet and home office setup