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

About the Role
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.

What You’ll Do

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

What We’re Looking For

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)

Nice to Have

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

Why Join Us?

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

Work Setup

Remote (Eastern/Central preferred)

Must have reliable internet and home office setup

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