Construction Specialist II (Permitting)
Job at a Glance
Title: Construction Specialist II (Permitting)
Location: Cherry Hill Township, NJ
Contract: W2 only, 12-month contract with potential for extension or conversion to full-time
Pay: $33 /hour + optional medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match
Overview
Responsible for overseeing and monitoring the permit process to ensure expansion new build construction, repair, and system maintenance activities are completed in accordance with established standards. Builds and maintains relationships with local, county, and state municipalities as well as utility and other telecon providers. Manages applications, timelines, and ensures progress-to-plan, maintaining strong communication with the project manager to track project status.
Key Responsibilities
Assists Supervisor and Manager in day-to-day construction coordination.
Assists Government affairs with Franchise, ROW, and BPU agreements.
Prioritizes and monitors several ongoing separate construction projects.
Acts as liaison between Design and Planning Departments in the construction of residential and commercial locations.
Applies and acquires permits and/or easements for new building, maintenance, pole relocation, and drops for state, county, or private roads.
Researches easements at county records office, determines true ownership of property, and processes proper documentation for County taxation and deed filing.
Researches and analyzes maps for planning purposes. Provides mapping to Utility Engineers.
Visits customers' homes to finalize easement notarization, if necessary.
Handles underground, poles, railroad, and DOT Permit Applications.
Works within team to have power supplies marked and then applies for all permits with utility and municipality, then manages and tracks install and inspections.
Monitors and processes invoices and tracks expenses. Maintains files and logs in accordance with established procedures.
Prepares and submits weekly reports and calls.
Ensures public relations issues are fully resolved.
Monitors Miss Utility tickets and determines if affected area is underground or aerial cables. Initiates locators to visually inspect. Distributes emergency tickets for line technicians and makes all necessary phone calls to clear tickets.
Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s), and overtime as necessary.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Required Skills
Proficient with tracking milestones, deliverables, maintaining timelines, and monitoring budgets.
Strong experience with MS Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
Experience working with cross-functional teams.
Finance knowledge or experience.
Understanding of general permitting processes.
Preferred Skills
Experience with pole permits, township, state, and county permits.
Experience working with JCP&L, PPL, Verizon, Frontier, Meta, or Peco, or GIS experience (not mandatory).
Highly organized with daily permit management for 100-200 applications.
Ability to follow up and ensure permit progression through each step.
Experience with Excel, Smartsheet, and P2.
Ability to verify field work such as pole replacements or township visits.
Why Should I Apply?
This role offers the opportunity to work on critical infrastructure projects with potential for long-term employment. If you are organized, detail-oriented, and experienced in permit management, this position is an excellent fit to advance your career in construction and utilities.
About CEI:
As a trusted technology partner, CEI delivers solutions that help our customers transform their business and achieve meaningful results. From strategy and custom application development through application management - our technology and digital experience services are tailored to meet each unique need of our customers. Our staffing solutions bring specialized skills to complement our customers' workforce and project requirements.
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| Location | Cherry Hill Township, NJ |