Permitting Director / Manager- OSP -3rd Party pole attachments - Remote Northeast

Job Title: Permitting Director / Manager- OSP -3rd Party pole attachments

We are currently seeking experienced Permitting/Licensing Manager (possibly Director level) with experience working with 3 rd party pole attachments. This is Direct Hire Position that is remote WFH preferably in the Northeast for occasional trips to market.
As the Manager you should be familiar with the 3rd Party pole Permitting and Licensing process as it relates to Fiber /OSP builds and will assist with all aspects of preparing, submitting and tracking permits.
This position involves leading a team that is involved in preparing and submitting permit applications, securing entitlements, managing joint-use programs, and ensuring compliance with applicable codes and policies.
Responsible for obtaining all necessary licenses, permits, and right-of-way (ROW) agreements from city, county, and state authorities before construction can begin.
Role:

• Lead and mentor a team of OSP Licensing & Permitting Coordinators
• Oversee all aspects of the licensing and permitting process, ensuring timely submittals and payments
• Collaborate with subcontractors and internal engineering teams to remove barriers to application approvals
• Maintain and improve pole attachment workflows in coordination with GIS staff
• Manage Right-of-Way and construction-related permits across multiple jurisdictions
• Create onboarding materials and training plans for new team members
• Generate KPI and production reports to track performance and progress
• Serve as the final escalation point for licensing issues and represent our client at industry forums
• Support pole attachment agreement renewals and annual billing reconciliation

What will catch our eye:
• Strong knowledge of telecom construction, fiber/copper networks, and permitting regulations
• Prior experience in pole application and project management
• 5 years in telephone plant operations -telecom or utility
• 5+ years of supervisory experience preferred

Key Skills: Management, Manager, Supervisor, Director, Permitting, Licensing, OSP, Third-Party Pole Attachments, Utility, Outside Plant Design, Entitlements, Managing, Joint-use programs, Pole Attachments, Telecom. Utility, Plant Engineer, Fiber, Aerial, UG Pre-Construction, Design, Cable, Make Ready, Right of Way (ROW), GIS, ESRI, AutoCAD, Outside Plant, MassDOT, PSE&G, JCP&L- Jersey Central Power & Light, South River Electric, and Atlantic City Electric, NJ National Grid, Eversource MA, #OSPJobs #TelecomCareers, #PermittingManager, #Tekcomjobs

*** Candidates must have current eligibility to work compliantly in the USA, unfortunately no visa sponsorships, transfers, OPT's or C2C can be considered at this time for this opportunity. ***

Benefits:
Employees (and their families) have a choice of plans to purchase and enroll, including medical/vision, minimum essential coverage and/or dental. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401k plan after meeting the enrollment criteria.

What We Do
TekCom Resources is a full-service national recruiting firm specializing in providing telecommunications and network infrastructure contractors, employees and project services to businesses.
Our specialization includes telecom network & infrastructure staffing deployments including planning, analysis, design, implementation, operations and maintenance.

Technologies we support:
Wireless : 4G, 5G, LTE, iDAS/oDAS, Small Cell, VoLTE, IOT, Microwave, NOC, BTS (Base stations)
Wireline : Broadband, Fiber, Outside Plant (OSP), CATV, switching (MSC, CO), transport and provisioning

About us
Formed by industry veterans in 2005, TekCom Resources is a full-service national recruiting firm specializing in telecommunications and network infrastructure contracting and recruiting.
TekCom Resources, Inc. has extensive experience supporting clients in building successful teams for high-profile projects with tight timelines and budgets. Our vast network of industry contacts allows us to find the best talent. Along with our recruiting experience, our staff takes a hands-on approach in assisting hiring managers to achieve their goals and objectives.

Mission
As technical staffing experts, we are passionate and driven to provide top-notch talent to help our clients achieve their goals. We are also committed to assisting job seekers in finding the job and career path they have always wanted.

Diversity
TekCom Resources, Inc. is a WBENC Certified Women’s Business Enterprise.

TekCom Resources, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need. In keeping with this commitment, we will take steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact: [email protected] . We are compliant with the Fair Chance Ordinance as applicable and will consider all qualified applications for employment.