Coordinating with internal teams to present the buried service program to municipalities
Hosting calls, collecting permitting contacts, and documenting permit requirements and processes
Identifying potential permitting issues early and driving resolution before construction begins
Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with permitting entities
Serving as the liaison between permitting entities, engineering and buried service teams
Partnering with engineering teams to identify and resolve roadblocks that impact progress
Facilitating communication with vendors and permitting authorities to ensure issues are addressed
Escalating unresolved issues when needed
Tracking aging and priority permits; engaging permitting entities to move reviews forward
Communicating permit issues to vendors and ensuring timely, accurate revisions and resubmissions
Monitoring permit fees at a high level and requesting clarification when charges appear inconsistent or unreasonable
Ensuring vendors submit accurate permit applications and meet requirements set by permitting authorities
Tracking vendor responsiveness and enforcing expectations set by build managers
Providing feedback and driving corrective actions when performance gaps arise

Experience working with municipalities, utilities, pole owners, or permitting authorities
Strong understanding of permitting processes, construction workflows, or telecom / fiber deployment
Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills across internal teams and external stakeholders
Proven ability to coordinate activities, track progress, and follow through on issues to resolution
Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify potential barriers early and proactively address them
Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and capable of managing multiple permits and priorities simultaneously
Ability to interpret permit documents, application requirements, and fee structures at a high level.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with build teams and vendors.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Outlook, Teams) and ability to use project tracking tools
2–5 years of telecom, construction, engineering, permitting, or project coordination experience
Knowledge of fiber network builds, aerial/underground construction, and buried service wire processes
Experience managing vendors or holding partners accountable to deadlines and quality expectations
Background in government relations, right‑of‑way permitting, or utility coordination
Familiarity with IQGeo, GIS systems, permit portals, or utility application systems

BSW Permit Analyst

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