Job Details
Senior Permitting Specialist
2026-02-17 ITG Communications all cities,AK
Description:
Prepare, submit, and track permit applications with all relevant jurisdictions and agencies, ensuring timely approvals.
Serve as the primary liaison with municipalities, utility providers, and regulatory agencies, addressing comments, negotiating conditions, and resolving issues.
Interpret and apply zoning codes, land-use ordinances, and environmental regulations affecting wireless infrastructure deployments.
Identify permitting risks early and develop mitigation strategies to minimize project delays.
Coordinate with internal teams (site acquisition, design, construction, legal, and project management) to align permitting deliverables with project schedules and milestones.
Monitor and communicate changes in permitting laws, ordinances, or processes that may impact project execution.
Acquire permit fee amounts and coordinate payment requests (check or credit card) to support timely submission.
Maintain organized and accurate records of all applications, permits, and communications within the project database.
Meet with local jurisdictions to understand and document all permitting requirements, including lead times, points of contact, and special conditions.
Proactively ensure compliance with permit drawing requirements established by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
Collaborate with project controls teams regarding pay points, pass-through costs, and markup considerations impacted by permitting activities.
Prioritize permit submissions based on agency review times and customer-driven project schedules.
Requirements
Education:
Internal: Frequent collaboration with design, engineering, site acquisition, construction, legal, and project management teams.
External: Regular interaction with municipalities, permitting authorities, regulatory agencies, utility companies, contractors, and property owners.
Factors critical to success at ITG Communications for this position:
Regulatory Expertise: In-depth knowledge of zoning, permitting, and entitlement processes to navigate complex municipal requirements.
Project Execution: Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent permitting efforts under tight deadlines.
Communication & Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships, negotiate conditions, and align stakeholders across internal and external teams.
Physical Requirements:
Additional Comments
ITG is an equal employment opportunity employer. ITG's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. ITG also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also ITG's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decision.
The Senior Permitting Specialist is responsible for managing all aspects of permitting and entitlement activities for wireless telecommunications sites, including new builds, modifications, small cell deployments, and fiber projects. This role ensures timely acquisition of necessary approvals from local, state, and federal agencies while maintaining full compliance with applicable codes and regulations. The Senior Permitting Specialist serves as a subject matter expert on permitting processes, municipal coordination, and regulatory navigation, playing a critical role in supporting project timelines and business objectives. This position also supports collaboration and mentorship within a national team of permitting professionals, fostering a culture of communication, growth, and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Lead the permitting process for new site builds, modifications, small cells, and fiber-related projects from application through approval.
- Review construction drawings, lease documents, and project plans to ensure permit applications align with site designs and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare, submit, and track permit applications with all relevant jurisdictions and agencies, ensuring timely approvals.
- Serve as the primary liaison with municipalities, utility providers, and regulatory agencies, addressing comments, negotiating conditions, and resolving issues.
- Interpret and apply zoning codes, land-use ordinances, and environmental regulations affecting wireless infrastructure deployments.
- Identify permitting risks early and develop mitigation strategies to minimize project delays.
- Coordinate with internal teams (site acquisition, design, construction, legal, and project management) to align permitting deliverables with project schedules and milestones.
- Monitor and communicate changes in permitting laws, ordinances, or processes that may impact project execution.
- Acquire permit fee amounts and coordinate payment requests (check or credit card) to support timely submission.
- Maintain organized and accurate records of all applications, permits, and communications within the project database.
- Meet with local jurisdictions to understand and document all permitting requirements, including lead times, points of contact, and special conditions.
- Proactively ensure compliance with permit drawing requirements established by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
- Collaborate with project controls teams regarding pay points, pass-through costs, and markup considerations impacted by permitting activities.
- Prioritize permit submissions based on agency review times and customer-driven project schedules.
Prepare, submit, and track permit applications with all relevant jurisdictions and agencies, ensuring timely approvals.
Serve as the primary liaison with municipalities, utility providers, and regulatory agencies, addressing comments, negotiating conditions, and resolving issues.
Interpret and apply zoning codes, land-use ordinances, and environmental regulations affecting wireless infrastructure deployments.
Identify permitting risks early and develop mitigation strategies to minimize project delays.
Coordinate with internal teams (site acquisition, design, construction, legal, and project management) to align permitting deliverables with project schedules and milestones.
Monitor and communicate changes in permitting laws, ordinances, or processes that may impact project execution.
Acquire permit fee amounts and coordinate payment requests (check or credit card) to support timely submission.
Maintain organized and accurate records of all applications, permits, and communications within the project database.
Meet with local jurisdictions to understand and document all permitting requirements, including lead times, points of contact, and special conditions.
Proactively ensure compliance with permit drawing requirements established by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
Collaborate with project controls teams regarding pay points, pass-through costs, and markup considerations impacted by permitting activities.
Prioritize permit submissions based on agency review times and customer-driven project schedules.
Requirements
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in urban planning, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
- 3-5 years of permitting experience in telecommunications, utilities, or related infrastructure projects preferred.
- Experience interpreting zoning codes, building regulations, and environmental requirements.
- Proficiency in reading and understanding construction drawings and site plans required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and database tools.
- Familiarity with Google Earth and other mapping software preferred.
- Valid driver's license required for local permit submittals.
- On-time permit application submission and approval rates.
- Reduction in permitting-related project delays.
- Accuracy and completeness of permit documentation and records.
- Positive relationships and response times with municipalities and regulatory agencies.
- Successful mitigation of permitting risks and issues before they impact project schedules.
Internal: Frequent collaboration with design, engineering, site acquisition, construction, legal, and project management teams.
External: Regular interaction with municipalities, permitting authorities, regulatory agencies, utility companies, contractors, and property owners.
Factors critical to success at ITG Communications for this position:
Regulatory Expertise: In-depth knowledge of zoning, permitting, and entitlement processes to navigate complex municipal requirements.
Project Execution: Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent permitting efforts under tight deadlines.
Communication & Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships, negotiate conditions, and align stakeholders across internal and external teams.
Physical Requirements:
- Primarily office-based role with regular use of standard office equipment.
- Occasional field visits to project sites and customer locations required.
- Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 lbs if necessary
Additional Comments
ITG is an equal employment opportunity employer. ITG's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. ITG also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also ITG's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decision.