To be a team member at ADB Companies, or as we call it, part of the A-Team, you must be ALL IN to support the company’s mission, vision, and values.
OUR MISSION: We are a customer-centric partner providing innovative solutions. The safety, well-being, and career growth of our team members are the benchmarks of our success.
POSITION TITLE: Lead Technician, Permitting
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
POSITION OVERVIEW:
ADB is a Nationwide full turnkey provider of technology infrastructure solutions including Wireline, Wireless, Technology, and Engineering. Our customer centric approach has ensured long term relationships with commercial clients, service providers, local, state, and federal government organizations. We recognize our team members as our greatest asset ensuring that their safety, well-being, and career growth are always our number one priority. Our ALL IN culture includes a focus on Safety, Wellness, Learning, Diversity and Inclusion, and giving back to our Communities.
ADB is seeking a Lead Technician, Permitting to provide expert level permitting functions within the OSP Engineering team. This position will work closely with other permitting technicians, engineering team members, and construction teams to ensure quality and timely permits are provided for various utility construction installs nationwide. The ideal candidate will be safety focused, customer and quality centric, with a strong work ethic and ALL IN attitude.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ability to provide expert level permitting functions within the OSP Engineering team to ensure engineering designs are approved by local municipalities to prepare for various utility construction project
- Expert level knowledge of easement, right of way, and property lines
- Ability to identify jurisdiction boundaries: including, but not limited to, city, county, DOT, railroad, and pole owners
- Gather information on jurisdictional guidelines and permit submittal process
- Expert Level understanding and ability to track all electronic data of submittals and project timelines
- Ability to read and interpret construction prints and designs
- Compile and deliver complete, ready to work, permit packages to internal and external customers
- Collaborates with construction leaders on forecasting and cost to completes for permitting portion of projects
- Supports management on bidding and estimating functions of Permitting projects
- Supports Management on various functions, including but not limited to, customer update calls, permit package reviews, permit challenges in various markets, team member leadership, etc.
- Provides training and support to Level I and Level II Permit techs on various position duties
- Updates and reviews Engineering tracker on project status; distributes workload to Permit team
- Ability to manage and problem solve specialized permits including but not limited to, Army Corp of Engineers, railroad crossings, plan and profile, and various jurisdictional requirements
- Collaborate closely with local municipalities and customers
- Manage and track all permits throughout the course of a construction build
- Walks design routes with local municipalities on placement including hand hole sets, fiber installs and locations, etc.
- Basic understanding of Aerial make ready, PLA’s, and local power guidelines for aerial joint use attachment designs
- Performs other duties as requested by leadership
SUCCESS FACTORS:
- 15% Travel Ability Nationwide
- A strong belief in ZERO- Being Safe 100% of the time is the expectation
- Alignment with company mission, vision, and values
- Strong team player with the ability to adapt to diverse team members
- A high level of customer centricity
- A high level of time management, accountability, and prioritization skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Exceptional Critical Thinking skills
- Detail Oriented- a high level of attention to detail is required
- Self-motivated, goal- oriented, and driven to accomplish department goals
- Self-motivated, goal- oriented, and driven to accomplish department goals
- Ability to be organized, problem solve, and be solution oriented
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (outlook, excel, word, PowerPoint, project)
- Expert level knowledge of GIS/CAD software tools
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- This job operates in a professional office environment
- Must be able to work in a variety of physical positions including climbing hills, sitting, standing, bending, walking, and driving
- Company required personal protective equipment always required, including, but not limited to safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
- 5+ years of telecommunication permitting experience required
- Previous telecommunications engineering experience within CAD, GIS, Construction, or Design preferred
- Ability to drive a company provided vehicle; valid drive license with clean driving record required
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
The starting pay for this position is $28.00/hr. and may vary based on the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.
ADB Companies, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates agree to complete a selection assessment and pre-employment drug screen.