Mountain Ltd. has an opening for a Permitting Manager to work in the Bloomington, IL area! Job Description The Permitting Project Manager oversees all aspects of permitting for large-scale fiber optic infrastructure (FTTH) and telecommunications projects across IL, WI, and MN. This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on execution, ensuring timely and compliant permit submittals while fostering strong relationships with permitting authorities and internal stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: + Lead, develop, and implement permitting strategies to support project construction timelines. + Build and maintain relationships with city, county, state, and federal permitting agencies. + Manage vendors for the preparation, review, and tracking of permit applications for aerial and underground network expansion. + Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant codes, regulations, and agency standards. + Virtual meetings with state, city, RR, ODOT authorities on a regular cadence. + Proactively communicate with new and existing permitting authorities to understand expectations, standards, and timelines on a regular, proactive cadence. + Interface with internal teams (engineering, legal, and construction) to resolve systemic issues and improve permit quality. + Maintain and regularly update permit tracking systems (e.g., SiteTracker) to reflect submittal status, lead times, and approvals. + Report weekly on submittals, outstanding permits, and hurdles during construction planning meetings. + Manage and mentor permitting coordinators or support staff as needed. + Stay informed of regulatory updates that could impact project timelines or scope. Qualifications: + 5+ years of experience in permitting, project management, or related fields within telecommunications or infrastructure. + Strong working knowledge of WI, IL, MN permitting processes, ideally with existing agency relationships. + Demonstrated experience with FTTH or similar large-scale telecom deployments. + Excellent organizational, communication, and negotiation skills. + Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or a related field (preferred). + Proficiency with permit tracking tools and project management software. Thank you for your interest in Mountain Ltd. For more career opportunities, please visit us at www.mountainltd.com #M4 System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan. System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.