Permit Specialist Jobs

Permit Specialist Summary

Permit Specialist Core Responsibilities

• Develops cost estimates for a project, monitors job costs, evaluates change orders and controls the cost of work in progress to budget.
• Provides technical advice and engineering support to other departments including Procurement, Warehouse, Legal, Government Relations, and Design Center functions.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Investigates and monitors accurate record keeping with regards to project start, milestone dates, production logs, material costs, and labor expenditures.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.
• Ensures the execution of overhead/underground construction duties such as: placing hard-line cables, frame and strand poles, transfer facilities between poles, place cable in joint trench, and safe operation of construction vehicles and cable trailers.
• Coordinates all phases of construction projects including pre-construction meetings, site surveys, permit and license applications, make-ready, design and documentation, material procurement, contract labor requirements, and plant activation.
• Instructs work site safety standards; conducts work site visits to ensure compliance with safety standards and participates in regular safety meetings with the crew.
• Supports Specialists and leadership team with coordination of projects.
• Advises, trains, and guides technicians.
• Reviews, resolves, follows-up customer request and complaints.
• Monitors performance of construction crew to established goals and objectives.
• Performs on the field ride-out/walk-out of project sites for the purpose of surveying, gathering and recording details, finding solutions, monitoring progress, performing post-construction review.
• Assists with the annual plant construction budget.
• Oversees the activity of subcontractors.
• Generates logs and reports on construction, projects, materials, and expenditures.
• Knowledge of the National Electric Codes
• Meets and interacts with Government/Town officials and representatives from Utilities, Contractors, outside agencies, consultants and internal business partners.
• Ensures that resources (i.e. vehicles, equipment, and inventory) are maintained in proper working order.

Permit Specialist Additional Responsibilities

• Complete tasks related to issuance, approval, reporting, financial and records management, and closing permits.
• Ensure accuracy for permitting packet and estimate and footage alignment.
• Attend meetings related to timeline/approval issues and requirements with a variety of stakeholders.

Permit Specialist Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of CATV design and installation processes preferred.
• Construction permitting experience preferred.
• Strong problem solving, task prioritization, de-escalation. and budgeting skills preferred.

Employees at all levels are expected to:

• Be an active part of the Net Promoter System a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
• Win as a team make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
• Drive results and growth.
• Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.
• Respect and promote inclusion & diversity.
• Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
• Know your stuff be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
• Own the customer experience think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.

GREAT PERKS AND BENEFITS:

• 401k available after 90 days
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Free Comcast/Xfinity courtesy services (cable, high speed internet, etc.)
• Benefit packages effective on day 1 - Eligible to enroll in medical, dental, vision
• Paid training
• Paid time-off (PTO), Paid vacation, flex time, and floating holidays; generous PTO package after first 90 days of employment
• Tuition Reimbursement (where applicable)
• Discounts on Comcast/Xfinity Voice, OnDemand, and Personal Security Services (PSS)