Pole Permitting Coordinator

Metronet

Pole Permitting Coordinator responsible for coordinating permit requirements and activities with various agencies at Metronet. Managing approvals and ensuring timely completion of construction schedules.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeRemote • Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $20 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinates permitting activities based on direction from OSP Construction
Determines necessary permits, coordinates with internal and external resources and permitting entities to release passes to construction
Daily routine interaction with various agencies 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 to expand Metronet services in the market
Manage work within defined scheduled expectations, remove roadblocks and use analytics to anticipate and avoid future roadblocks and keep projects on schedule
Apply technical and creative solutions to aid in completion of permitting acquisitions
Forecast release dates to allow construction to plan resources accordingly
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 centralized permit teams to ensure permit submittals is 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 communicates the status of each permit
Perform other duties as assigned by senior management
Occasional travel may be required by company necessity (up to 5%)

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED required
Experience with permitting in multiple states preferred
Experience working in multidiscipline and cross-functional teams preferred
Able to work within a team
Organization and strong problem-solving aptitude required
Ability to interact with all levels of organization including external agencies required
Strong social, verbal, and written communications skills required
Must be able to work independently, and with a team.

Benefits

Comp & perks

80% of medical premiums paid by the company
Company-paid disability and life insurance
401(k)-company match with vesting just after 12 months of employment
Discounted services within our coverage areas
Friendly and fun atmosphere

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Hard Skills & Tools

Permit Application ManagementSchedulingAnalyticsTechnical SolutionsDocumentation

Soft Skills

OrganizationTeamworkInterpersonal Skills

Certifications

High School DiplomaGED