Permit Manager jobs in Stromsburg, NE

We are looking for Permit Specialists in the Engineering Department to manage and coordinate all aspects of the permitting process for telecommunications infrastructure projects in the Nebraska market.

As a key member of our engineering department, the Permit Specialist will contribute to our initiatives' success by permitting, overseeing the permit process, and facilitating efficient project execution.

Responsibilities:

• Anticipate and schedule permits to avoid project roadblocks;
• Facilitate resolution of issues as they arise to keep the project on schedule;
• Research and gather data to support project team scheduling requirements;
• Serve as liaison with internal resources to ensure permit applications are submitted in order and on time to meet the project schedule;
• Provide follow-up to pending issues to ensure completion of tasks – internal and external;
• Coordinate with permitting agencies to organize applications, adjust as desired, and resolve any issues preventing or delaying the permitting process;
• Develop plans including timelines, tasks, and schedules for permits from inception through issuance;
• Ensure permit submittal packages are following jurisdictional requirements;
• Identify jurisdiction-specific requirements and provide that information to the team;
• Monitor/track permit packages via online systems, email, or in person as necessary to meet local requirements;
• Monitor project folders and effectively communicate the status of each permit.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., engineering, environmental science, urban planning); 
• A minimum of 2 years of proven experience as a permit specialist in the utilities industry; 
• Knowledge of utility regulations, codes, and standards; 
• Proficiency in using software tools for tracking and managing permits;
• Ability to travel within the market if required.

• Great Work Environment;
• Competitive Payment;
• Paid weekly - each Friday;
• Possibility to work remotely;
• Career Advancement Opportunities.