Permitting Specialist (Hybrid- TX).816-3340

Job Description

The Opportunity

A Fortune 500 telecommunications company is seeking a Permitting Specialist in Houston, TX. The position is hybrid : Tuesday through Thursday in office, with Monday and Friday as optional WFH days, 8 : 00 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m.. This is a long-term, temporary assignment expected to last at least twelve months, possibly longer. The hourly rate is $25-$30 plus benefits. Local travel (3-5 times per month) is required.

Primary Duties

The Permitting Specialist will be responsible for securing all necessary entitlements and permits to ensure external customer networks are deployed on time and within budget. This position requires collaboration with internal teams and jurisdictional authorities to navigate permitting and zoning regulations for fiber and small cell installations. Additional duties include the following :

• Submitting and obtaining entitlements, approvals, and agreements from local jurisdictions for installations in public rights-of-way and on private property towers.
• Reviewing drawings to ensure compliance with jurisdictional standards.
• Managing accurate forecasting and milestone completion.
• Coordinating with internal functional groups to resolve issues and meet project deadlines.
• Communicating with jurisdictional staff on applicable laws, codes, and ordinances, and using regulatory knowledge to support deployment efforts.
• Serving as an escalation point for resident complaints.
• Providing zoning and permitting updates during customer meetings.
• Representing the company before local agencies, planning authorities, and city councils.
• Managing third-party vendors such as expediters, legal counsel, and inspectors as needed.
• Researching and preparing authorization analyses detailing processes, costs, and timelines for new project bids.

Requirements

The Partnership

Frink-Hamlett Legal Solutions is an equal employment opportunity employer and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or citizenship status.