APR Consulting · 10 hours ago
Excavation & Encroachment Permit Specialist
APR Consulting is working with an electric utility client seeking an Excavation & Encroachment Permit Specialist. The role involves acquiring necessary excavation and encroachment permits, communicating with governmental agencies, and ensuring timely approval of permit requests for construction projects.
Responsibilities
The Agency Coordinator Senior Specialist (ACSS) position acquires excavation/encroachment permits and traffic control permits for work performed in the Public Right of Way under our franchise agreement
The ACSS also acquires excavation/encroachment permits and traffic control permits for work performed in the Caltrans Right of Way. The role involves permit acquisition support and reports to the Northern Division in the Construction Permit Organization (CPO)
Reviewing complex project plans and construction drawings with planners to identify the permits required to support the construction of client’s facilities
Determining the appropriate internal resources to be utilized to obtain permits
Communicating with various governmental agencies and other external organizations to obtain favorable permit conditions for the installation of client’s facilities
Developing and maintaining relationships with permitting staff of various governmental agencies to ensure accurate application submittals and timely approval of permit requests
Ensuring permit applications are properly identified and prepared for submittal to permitting agencies, submitting permit applications and obtaining approved permits from the responsible permitting agencies
Acting as a single point of contact for internally and externally generated questions related to permit applications; providing approved permits to appropriate project managers or construction personnel prior to the start of construction
Tracking the status of permit applications; reporting the status of permit applications to all internal stakeholders; mentoring entry-level permit & contract specialists
Addressing unfavorable or unacceptable permit conditions and escalating as necessary
Supporting and monitoring new business processes to meet project demands and maintaining work practices consistent with client’s standards
Performing other responsibilities and duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree
Three or more years of experience in permitting planning, engineering, construction, inspection, utility Design, and/or project management support
Experience acquiring encroachment, excavation and/or traffic control permits
Proficient at interfacing with governmental agencies to acquire necessary construction permits
Working within construction timelines and with various construction personnel and clients
Reporting on project status to internal and external stakeholders
Acting as the point of contact for internal and external generated questions related to permit applications
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access
Preferred
Experience with design engineering and/or construction schedules
Strong Project Controls experience
Proficiency in Access, SAP, and visualization tools such as Power BI
Certifications in Continuous Improvement or Lean Six Sigma
Company
APR Consulting
APR Consulting is a nationally recognized, award-winning provider of talent acquisition and workforce solutions, helping organizations simplify, scale, and optimize their operations.
Funding
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2023-12-24
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