Permit Project Manager

Position Summary

The Permit Project Manager is responsible for partnering with the OSP permitting team to prioritize activities and manage permit requirements. Permits may include Departments of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). railroads, Corps of Engineer, waterways, drainage districts, city permits and all other jurisdictional agency requirements necessary for timely completion of the construction schedule. The Permit Project Manager is one of the main contacts with the Construction and Permitting entities.

They manage the cohesive relationship to drive permit approvals and will travel to the location to expedite and facilitate the permit approval process.

• Coordinate with the Permitting Team to complete a variety of tasks, including completion of permitting with federal, state, and local agencies, review of necessary project reports and materials.
• Daily routine interaction with various agencies to aid Permitting Team to obtain approvals, submit permit applications, and prepare responses in a timely manner.
• Routine interaction with internal departments to build relationships, build business cohesion, and help internal clients expand Metronet services in the market.
• Manage work within defined scheduled expectations, remove roadblocks, and use analytics to anticipate and avoid future roadblocks to keep projects on schedule.
• Apply technical and creative solutions to aid in the completion of permitting acquisitions.
• Advise Permitting Team and OSP Construction with appropriate strategies to obtain permits and maintain compliance with regulations and permit conditions to adhere to schedule.
• Provide guidance with internal resources to assure pole applications are submitted in order and on time to meet the project schedule.
• Ensure timely completion of assigned deliverables, assemble, submit, and track progress of permit applications and notify management of delays with actionable solutions.
• Document and coordinate with Permit Team to ensure permit submittals are in line with the field’s construction schedule.
• Monitor/track permit packages via online systems, email, or in person as necessary to meet local requirements, adjust and report when situations arise.
• Monitor projects and effectively communicate the status of each permit.
• Up to 25% travel may be required as necessary and required by project or construction commitments.
• All other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or Associate’s with 2+ years’ experience preferred.
• 3+ years permitting experience and/or 1 year of permit coordination experience obtaining permits for utility construction in rights-of-way and public or private utility easements.
• Experience with permitting in multiple states preferred.
• Experience working in multidiscipline and cross-functional teams preferred.
• Able to work within a team, leading multiple personalities and driving projects to conclusion.
• Organization and strong problem-solving aptitude required.
• Ability to interact with all levels of organization including external agencies required.
• Strong social, verbal, and written communication skills required.
• Must be able to work independently and with a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Metro net is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, gender, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran