The Outside Plant Construction (OSP) Engineering Permit Manager is responsible for ensuring that the company obtains all necessary permits and approvals for the construction and maintenance of outside plant (OSP) facilities and permit design packages, covering all licenses associated with FTTP, MDU, MTU, SMB/Enterprise and BAU work scopes. This role requires strong project management skills and the ability to collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders. Essential Duties/Responsibilities Reviews, coordinates, processes, and verifies compliance with rules, regulations, and legal requirements applicable for all permits required from approving agencies for installing fiber optic cable networks. Researches, obtains, and maintains all applicable permit data and information associated with and required for successful permit submission and approval. Manages all OSP engineering permit packages in preparation for submission to local entities. Manages permits for multiple projects concurrently and tracks their progress. Communicates with permit-approving agencies to confirm timelines, proper procedures, and documentation requirements are met. Prepares and submits all required permit applications and associated documents to approving agencies. Ensures accuracy of project data and confers with project manager to provide project updates. Utilizes key performance indicators to provide meaningful and timely reports to management regarding the permit process. Identifies and implements continuous process improvement initiatives to optimize service delivery efficiency. Acts as a client interface for permit status and issue resolution. Tracks the impact of changes and delays on permit processing timelines and adjusts schedules accordingly. Interviews, hires, trains, evaluates, and terminates subordinate personnel. Directs subordinate personnel, and actively participates as necessary, in the achievement of responsibilities and objectives. Works on regularly scheduled days as well as unscheduled days and/or beyond regular work hours due to customer or operational demands, as needed. Adheres to all Company standard procedures, policies and safety practices in the course of performing work activities.
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