Join The Future Of Connectivity With Metronet Love your Mondays again! Join the Future of Connectivity with Metronet, where we don't just build networks; we build communities. Are you ready to launch your career with one of the nation's fastest-growing fiber-optic powerhouses? Welcome to Metronet. The Permit Coordinator is responsible for coordinating with OSP Construction, external vendors, and permitting entities to prioritize activities and manage permit requirements. Permits may include Departments of Transportation (DOT), railroads, Army Corps of Engineer, waterways, drainage districts, city permits, pole permits, and all other jurisdictional agency requirements necessary for timely completion of the construction schedule. The Permit Coordinator is the main contact with Permitting Entities and communicates status of all permits to the OSP Construction Team. They manage the cohesive relationship to drive permit approvals and will travel to location to expedite and facilitate the permit approval process.
Work Location: This position is considered in-office and located in Evansville, Indiana.
What you will be doing:- 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.
- Other duties as assigned.
- What You Need For This Position:
- 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, leading multiple personalities and driving projects to conclusion.
- 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.
Join us and find out what it means to love your career! At Metronet, we are committed to delivering cutting-edge technology combined with exceptional customer care. Our 100% fiber-optic technology ensures that we provide our customers with some of the fastest internet speeds in the world. As industry leaders, we're not just focused on expanding our networkswe're focused on enriching the lives of those we serve.
We value our associates because they are the cornerstone of our success. By joining the Metronet family, you're stepping into a rewarding career in technology with a company dedicated to your growth and success. We're in it to win it, and a key part of our strategy is to strengthen our business-to-business technology sales team with talented and hard-working individuals who aspire to be the next generation of technology leaders.
Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work, we offer a competitive total compensation package, including 80% of medical premiums paid by the company, company-paid disability and life insurance, and a 401(k)-company match. Plus, enjoy discounted services within our coverage areas and thrive in a locally owned, friendly, and fun atmosphere.
Discover more with Metronet a company where your success builds stronger communities, and your future is limitless.
Metronet is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Veteran Friendly Employer.#LI-HLOEqual Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
