Permitting Manager

Wide Open West
Huntsville, AL
The Manager of Permitting is responsible for ownership over the permitting activities as it relates to project management. Permits may include the Department of Transportation (DOT), railroads, waterways, drainage districts, city/county permits, and other agency requirements as necessary for the timely completion of the construction schedule. The Manager of Permitting is one of the main contacts with the construction and pole team owners.

What you'll do:
  • Manages relationships with local & national power companies to drive permit approvals
  • Review and analyze make-ready costs and determine if moving the network underground will speed up construction activities
  • Anticipates and schedules permits to avoid project roadblocks
  • Researches and gathers data to support the market expansion team in scheduling requirements
  • Successfully negotiate project design and mitigation measures with local, state, and federal regulators to ensure project success while understanding project constraints.
  • Manage contractors, vendors, and consultants to maintain project timeline and budget.
  • Provides follow-up to pending issues to assure completion of tasks
  • Coordinates with permitting agencies to organize applications, adjust as desired, and resolve any issues preventing or delaying the permitting process
  • Supports leadership on Network Expansion projects where assigned
  • Manages permitting coordinators across multiple markets
  • Serves as a liaison with internal and external teams to ensure pole applications are submitted in order and on time to meet the project schedule
  • Develops plans including timeline, tasks, and schedule for permits from inception through the issuance
  • Ensure permit submittal packages are in accordance with jurisdictional requirements
  • Identify jurisdiction-specific requirements
  • Monitors/tracks permit packages via online systems, email, or in person as necessary
  • Completes all necessary paperwork for reporting
  • Special projects and other duties as assigned.

What we're looking for:

Education/Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, preferably in Business, Management, or related business-related function; or equivalent related experience.

Experience/Skills Needed:
  • 5 years of permitting experience, analysis and tracking
  • 5 years of leadership experience
  • Experience in permitting management and obtaining permits for utility construction in rights-of-way and public or private utility easements
  • Experience with permitting in multiple states preferred
  • experience working in cross-functional teams preferred
  • Strong organization and problem-solving skills
  • Strong social, verbal, and written communication skills required
  • Must be able to work independently, and with a team

Computer Skills

Google and/or Microsoft suite knowledge, Internet software, e-mail, order processing, and database software.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

  • regularly required to talk and hear
  • required to use hands to type, handle objects and paperwork
  • required to reach and hold on to items at chest level or reach above the shoulder
  • required to use close vision and be able to focus
  • required to travel when necessary

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran
Posted 2026-08-20

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