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Eaton Fiber · 1 day ago

OSP Permit Coordinator

Bergen County, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Eaton Fiber is seeking an experienced Permitting / Right of Way Coordinator to be the subject matter expert on all permitting for a large fiber deployment. The role involves coordinating and acquiring permits, overseeing vendor relations with jurisdictions, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and codes.

Telecommunications

Responsibilities

In conjunction with Engineering, coordinate and acquire permits and agreements in all aspects of an Eaton Fiber build deployment project

Oversee the movement of permits from design by the vendor to the jurisdiction

Oversee relations between our vendor and the jurisdictions as well as manage the quality and direction requested by the jurisdiction and intervene when necessary to ensure that permit requirements are being fulfilled

Ensure all permit payments are timely and invoiced appropriately

As necessary, interfaces with jurisdictional staff to ensure compliance with applicable laws, codes, and ordinances, and leverage regulatory status to support deployment objectives

Collaborates and coordinates with internal functional groups to resolve permit issues and achieve project milestones, ensuring on-time and on-budget network delivery

Tracks permit project progress and maintain accurate data entry

Coordinates network permitting functions, including reviewing project reports, identifying issues, and ensuring adherence to cycle times and project forecasting accuracy

Ensures all permits are submitted in a timely manner to ensure fiber build projects are not delayed

Ensure are permits are worked in a timely manner and are closed with the issuing authority correctly

Other duties as maybe assigned

Qualification

Permitting experienceOSP fiber buildsROW coordinationMicrosoft OfficeAdobe AcrobatGoogle Earth/MapsCommunication skillsCritical thinkingTime management

Required

Bachelor's degree and min 5+ years of permitting experience in either the engineering, construction, architecture, or telecommunications industries

Experience with and understanding of wireline technologies specifically OSP fiber builds (buried/aerial, UG)

Familiarity with coordinating ROW issues and managing OSP for aerial Fiber Optic networks

Ability to manage permitting processes, including highway, railroad, city, county, state, and municipal requirements for telecommunications construction

Local knowledge of traffic control permitting requirements

Expertise in Microsoft Office programs and Adobe Acrobat

Working knowledge of Google Earth/Maps

Highly organized, self-starter, and detail-oriented with excellent time management and strong attention to detail

Possess strong professional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to negotiate, build consensus, and provide solutions to problems

Ability to take direction with ease, including changes to schedule and workflow priorities, and work independently or as a team member

Critical thinking skills to make assessments and provide solutions to problems