Regulatory Compliance Manager

Role Overview

• Oversee the full permit lifecycle for large-scale OSP projects, including DOT, ROW, pole attachment, traffic control, and railroad permits.
• Lead communication and negotiation with local, state, and federal permitting authorities, ensuring fast and accurate approvals.
• Guide the preparation of high-quality permit packages using GIS data, KMZs, site plans, and engineering drawings.
• Conduct in-depth review of Pole Loading Analysis (PLA) and Make-Ready Engineering (MRE) documentation to validate clearance and structural integrity.
• Ensure all permits align with NESC, NEC, and customer-specific compliance standards.
• Develop and maintain tracking systems for submission status, deadlines, expirations, and escalations.
• Mentor junior permitting staff, review work for quality, and assist in training new team members.
• Support cross-functional planning meetings, identifying potential permitting delays and providing solutions early in the process.
• Collaborate with legal, compliance, and client reps on specialty or complex permit requirements (railroad, historical, environmental).

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in OSP/fiber or utility permitting with direct responsibility for multi-jurisdictional applications.
• Proven success working with permitting agencies at city, county, and state levels.
• Deep knowledge of joint-use policy, NESC, municipal codes, and utility regulations.
• Hands-on experience reviewing or producing PLA, MRE, and traffic control plans.
• Proficiency in tools such as Smartsheet, Google Earth/KMZ, Microsoft Excel, GIS platforms, and permit tracking systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially with external agencies.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines. Bonus Points For:
• Experience with BEAD, RDOF, or other federally funded broadband projects
• Knowledge of railroad, environmental, or historical preservation permitting
• Familiarity with GIS-based permitting workflows or asset management systems (e.g., IQGeo, Vetro FiberMap, ArcGIS)

Benefits

• Leadership opportunities within a growing Engineering & Permitting Division.
• Long-term project visibility and career advancement.
• Full remote flexibility with nationwide project access.
• Company-provided technology and tools.
• Health Insurance plans (health, dental, vision).
• Whole Life Insurance.
• 401k Plan.
• PTO/Paid Federal Holidays.