Job Description

Department: Telecommunications / Network Deployment

Reports To: Director of Project Management

Location: Remote with Occasional travel

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

The Permitting Data Manager plays a critical role in overseeing the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of permitting data across multiple jurisdictions. This position supports the telecommunications deployment team by managing permit tracking systems, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain full visibility into permit status across all active markets.
• Monitor escalations and delays, especially in complex jurisdictions.
• Administer and optimize permit tracking tools (e.g., Excel, QuickBase, Google Drive).
• Ensure consistent data entry and documentation standards.
• Review permit cards, submittals, and city notes for accuracy.
• Ensure alignment with DOT, Metro Act, and local permitting regulations.
• Generate weekly and ad-hoc reports for leadership.
• Flag bottlenecks and provide actionable insights to improve workflows.
• Support daily check-ins with permit coordinators and assistants.
• Assign tasks and validate completion timelines.
• Liaise with city officials, legal teams, and engineering partners.
• Assist in preparing documentation for audits or legal inquiries.
• Support the permitting team by conducting targeted market research to inform and streamline permit process planning and preparation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Data Management, Telecommunications, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in permitting, data management, or telecom operations.
• Proficiency in Excel, QuickBase, and GIS tools.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Familiarity with fiber deployment and municipal permitting processes.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with regulatory compliance in telecom.
• PMP or similar project management certification.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive process improvements.

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Remote work,

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