Permitting Coordinator - Quality Check

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Pearce is a leading technology-enabled provider of asset management solutions for mission-critical electromechanical infrastructure throughout North America. Pearce provides technical maintenance, repair, operations, and engineering services for uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, backup power generators, battery energy storage systems (BESS), critical cooling systems, and other electrical and mechanical infrastructure across end markets such as renewable energy, telecom, and data centers. Founded in 1998, Pearce has more than 4,000 employees and 28 locations across the U.S. Pearce is a wholly owned subsidiary of CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm. To learn more about Pearce visit http://www.pearce-services.com.

The Quality Check / Permitting Coordinator is responsible for leading the permitting lifecycle and ensuring strict quality control standards are met across telecom construction projects. This role supports Ziply projects and requires strong familiarity with Ziply’s permitting processes, expectations, and regional jurisdictional requirements.

This individual owns the permit schedule from kickoff through approval, conducts jurisdictional quality reviews, and ensures SLAs and KPIs are consistently achieved. The role directly impacts project timelines, regulatory compliance, and overall customer satisfaction by proactively identifying risks, resolving conflicts, and maintaining high-quality permit submissions.

Core Responsibilities

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  Lead permit kickoff meetings with jurisdictions and internal stakeholders.

  
  


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  Perform detailed quality checks and jurisdictional conformance reviews prior to submission.

  
  


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  Own and manage the full permitting lifecycle for Ziply projects.

  
  


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  Track and ensure compliance with SLAs, KPIs, and client-specific timelines.

  
  


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  Submit and manage encroachment, excavation, and traffic control permits.

  
  


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  Coordinate with design vendors, engineering teams, and municipalities.

  
  


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  Identify conflicting jurisdictional requirements and resolve proactively.

  
  


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  Maintain accurate tracking systems and reporting dashboards.

  
  


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  Access engineering and facility assignment databases to validate data accuracy.

  
  


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  Escalate permitting delays and provide mitigation strategies.

  
  


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  Ensure all documentation meets client and regulatory quality standards.

  
  

Responsibilities may evolve based on business and client needs.

Core Experience & Qualifications

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  Prior experience supporting Ziply projects strongly preferred.

  
  


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  Experience in telecom OSP permitting and quality review processes.

  
  


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  Strong understanding of OSP telecommunications terminology and workflows.

  
  


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  Experience working directly with local, state, and federal permitting agencies.

  
  


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  Familiarity with encroachment, excavation, and traffic control permits.

  
  


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  Ability to perform thorough quality checks and identify discrepancies before submission.

  
  


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  Demonstrated success meeting permitting KPIs and project deadlines.

  
  


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  Experience navigating engineering or facility assignment databases.

  
  


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  NEPA or environmental permitting experience preferred.

  
  


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  High School Diploma or GED required.

  
  


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  1+ year college/technical school or six months of related experience and/or training.

  
  


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  Ability to travel up to 20% if required.

  
  


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  Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

  
  

What We Offer

Pearce offers a family-friendly and innovative culture with opportunities for growth, competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, HSA option. To help you recharge, we have paid vacation and paid holidays. For your future, we offer a company-matching 401(k) Retirement, Life Insurance, Tuition reimbursement, and professional development training.  To help you be successful at work, as required for the role, we will provide a company vehicle, phone, laptop, or tablet along with all necessary tools and safety equipment.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Learn more about us at www.Pearce-Services.com!