Construction Permitting Specialist

Construction Permitting Specialist

Location: Golden, CO

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Start: May 4, 2026
• Pay Rate: $38.00 $46.00 / Hour (USD)
• Travel Requirements: Driving is required (MVR background check applies)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

As a Construction Permitting Specialist, you will be a key member of the TCLO project team, reporting directly to the construction permitting lead. Your role is crucial from the project's inception, with a primary focus on front-end construction permitting services. This involves conducting the initial desktop project review to define the project footprint and verifying that the spatial data information is put in ArcGIS Online (AGO). You will be instrumental in creating the foundational preliminary permit matrix (PPM) to identify anticipated regulatory needs and the preliminary land rights matrix (PLRM) to assess land rights. While your main responsibilities lie in this initial phase, you will also support mid-level services by monitoring plan changes and back-end services by preparing final permit packages for submittal, ensuring a seamless permitting process from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities

Research and Analysis

• Assist in developing the preliminary permit matrix (PPM) and preliminary land rights matrix (PLRM).
• Complete desktop reviews of project plans and research federal, state, and local code requirements. Typical permits required may include CDOT utility installation permits, Temporary Construction Access permits, ROW permits, land use permits, ACOE permits...etc.
• Coordinate with other departments to gather construction details from civil, foundation, line, and restoration stakeholders.

Documentation and Permitting

• Prepare and draft construction permit packages for review by the construction permitting lead.
• Submit permit packages to jurisdictions and track their status through to approval.
• Assist in coordinating jurisdictional approvals for access, road crossings, and right-of-way occupancy.

Data and Field Support

• Update and maintain the project's ArcGIS Online (AGO) site with permit requirements, status updates, and other critical spatial data.
• Attend field reviews and site visits to gather data, assess constructability, and support the construction permitting lead.
• Support the change management process by tracking and documenting modifications to construction plans.

Coordination

• Work with the construction permitting lead to facilitate meetings and communications with project stakeholders.
• Assist in the closeout process for permits and agreements upon completion of construction.

Required Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to clearly communicate both verbal and written technical information.
• Must be proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science or a related natural science degree from an accredited program required.
• Master's Degree in Environmental Science or a related natural science degree from an accredited program required (in lieu of Bachelor's 4 years, see Required Experience).
• Valid driver's license required.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's Degree 4 years performing environmental and permitting studies, preparing permitting applications, and analyzing environmental data for various environmental impact projects; OR
• Master's Degree 3 years performing environmental and permitting studies, preparing permitting applications, and analyzing environmental data for various environmental impact projects.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

Infrastructure engineering firm designing and building essential city infrastructure since 1898.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-04883

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