Mountain Ltd. has an opening for a FTTH Permit Manager in the Tampa, FL area.
Since 1979, Mountain Ltd. has successfully created and supported turnkey engineering solutions for traditional and wireless telecom providers across the United States. We are a national leader in the industry, providing high-quality engineering, on-time service delivery, and skilled personnel paired with innovative technology and creative solutions. Specialties include OSP/ISP engineering, design, permitting, right-of-way, and CAD for traditional and wireless telecommunications companies.
General Summary:
The Permitting Project Manager oversees all aspects of permitting for large-scale fiber optic infrastructure (FTTH) and telecommunications projects across NC/FL. This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on execution, ensuring timely and compliant permit submittals, while fostering strong relationships with permitting authorities and internal stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, develop, and implement permitting strategies to support project construction timelines.
- This individual should reside in Florida, the Tampa area, preferably.
- Run our weekly update calls with the clients updating on permitting status, progress, lead times, etc
- Build and maintain relationships with city, county, state, and federal permitting agencies.
- Manage vendors for the preparation, review, and tracking of permit applications for aerial and underground network expansion.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant codes, regulations, and agency standards.
- Virtual meetings with state, city, RR, ODOT authorities on a regular cadence.
- Proactively communicate with new and existing permitting authorities to understand expectations, standards, and timelines on a regular, proactive cadence.
- Interface with internal teams (engineering, legal, and construction) to resolve systemic issues and improve permit quality.
- Maintain and regularly update permit tracking systems (e.g., SiteTracker) to reflect submittal status, lead times, and approvals.
- Manage and mentor permitting coordinators or support staff as needed.
- Stay informed of regulatory updates that could impact project timelines or scope.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in permitting, project management, or related fields within telecommunications or infrastructure.
- Strong working knowledge of Florida FTTH permitting
- Demonstrated experience with FTTH or similar large-scale telecom deployments.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Proficiency with permit tracking tools and project management software.
Thank you for your interest in Mountain Ltd. For more career opportunities, please visit us at www.mountainltd.com
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