Agency Coordinator Senior Specialist

About This Role

Support permit acquisition for construction projects in public and state rights-of-way, focusing on excavation, encroachment, and traffic control permits. This role ensures construction readiness and regulatory compliance by coordinating with project teams and external permitting agencies.

Responsibilities

• Review complex construction plans and drawings with planners to identify required permits
• Coordinate with municipal, county, and state agencies to obtain permits with favorable conditions
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with permitting authorities
• Prepare, submit, and track permit applications through approval
• Serve as the single point of contact for all permit-related inquiries (internal and external)
• Distribute approved permits to project managers and construction teams prior to work start
• Track permit status and provide regular updates to stakeholders
• Address unfavorable permit conditions and escalate issues as needed
• Mentor junior permit and contract specialists
• Support evolving business processes while maintaining compliance with internal standards

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in permitting, construction support, engineering, inspection, utility design, or project management
• Hands-on experience acquiring encroachment, excavation, and/or traffic control permits
• Strong experience interfacing with governmental and regulatory agencies
• Ability to work within tight construction schedules and coordinate with field teams
• Experience reporting project and permit status to stakeholders
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• 3+ years of experience in permitting, construction support, engineering, inspection, utility design, or project management

Skills

* Required skills