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Cell Tower Permitting Specialist

Primary Talent Partners
Downers Grove, IL Contractor
POSTED ON 1/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/2/2026
Primary Talent Partners has a 12 month contract opening for a Cell Tower Permitting Specialist to join a major teleom client.
  • Position Title: Tower Permitting Specialist
  • Reporting *** Office (s): Houston, TX, Canonsburg, PA or Downers Grove, IL
  • Hours: EST or CST hours are acceptable.
  • Schedule: Hybrid, Tues-Thur in the office. Optional WFH Mon & Fri.
  • Travel will be less than 5%, and will be locally. Mileage is covered for travel to jurisdictions.
Pre-Screening Questions:
1. What about this role interests you?
2. In what areas are you most knowledgeable as it relates to this role?
3. Discuss how you'd review construction design and site plans, and how you would communicate the scope of work to the Jurisdiction.
4. What are some qualities that make a permitting specialist successful?
5. Describe your familiarity with Eligible Facilities requests and 6409? This is REQUIRED

Top Skills Needed:
• Please note the resource needs to have direct hands on permitting experience, as this is not a vendor manager module.
• Front side permitting exp required; experience with the beginning phases of permitting (submitting applications vs. closing a permit)
• Knowledge of Zoning and Permitting processes; Telecommunications and tower experience a plus
• Working knowledge of 6409 and Eligible facility request (EFR) timelines
• Collaboration
• Strong communication
• Ability to handle competing priorities
• Detail oriented

Position Summary
Responsible for the preparation and submittal of various entitlement applications, permits and agreements to allow installation of communications facilities on *** poles, towers, fiber and other infrastructure. Requires knowledge of municipal processes, codes and ordinances, as well as frequent interface with local governments and jurisdictions.

Essential Job Functions
• Prepare and submit zoning and permitting applications. Monitor progress of municipal applications and facilitate jurisdictional request for additional information.
• Work with design team to facilitate permit drawings and construction documents related to towers, utilities, and ground equipment. Evaluate jurisdictional redlines for requirements versus preferences; negotiate with jurisdiction to remove preferences. Communicate and collaborate with A&E team to incorporate jurisdictional requirements into CDs and other A&E deliverables.
• Provide timely system updates and communicate effectively with production team and all customers, both internal and external. Manage zoning and permitting tasks in accordance with specified processes and metrics. Manage document uploads defined by process.
• Serve as entitlement lead during weekly customer meetings, as needed. Ability to comprehend and serve as a subject matter expert on matters related to state & local telecommunication municipal codes. Understand and be able to articulate details of Federal Wireless Facilities Deployment legislation including Sec. 6409(a) Wireless Facilities Deployment and related Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Orders. Prepare 30-day and 60-day shot clock letters and provide them to jurisdictions as necessary.
• Obtain and communicate zoning and permitting conditions of approval to internal teams.
• Manage outside SAQ vendors, as needed and communicate activities with team members and other departments.
• Manage payment of applicable permitting fees via credit card or checks and ensure all costs are properly allocated for reimbursement visibility.
• Participate in customer program management pre-project planning meetings.
• Identify zoning and permitting requirements for each project.
• Develop and maintain relationships with municipalities, including, but not limited to Code Enforcement Staff, Building Inspectors, Members of City Councils, Planning & Zoning Staffs, Commissions and various neighborhood groups. Represent *** at municipal meetings to obtain all required zoning approvals.
• Serve as liaison between jurisdiction and Legal team to resolve complex permitting and or zoning issues.
• Provide research and advice to internal clients regarding zoning and permitting, requirements for jurisdictional approval. Identify and evaluate potential risk on a per project basis and present solutions.

Education/Certifications
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field or equivalent work experience Wireless industry experience preferred but not required.
• Zoning and Permitting experience required.

Experience/Minimum Requirements
• Two (2) or more years proven experience working in a municipality in a Planning, Zoning, and/or Land Use capacity or Wireless Industry required or equivalent in a comparable industry or relevant military experience.
• Must be experienced in navigating corporate environment and working within a corporate group context.
• Working knowledge of 6409 and Eligible facility request (EFR) timelines-required

Other Skills/Abilities
• Knowledge of applicable planning, zoning codes and regulations affecting site development. Experience in presenting and speaking to the public and governmental entities.
• Familiar with requirements for zoning applications and supporting documentation including presentations for neighborhood or public hearings as required by local jurisdictions or as requested by respective property owners.
• Comprehension and understanding of construction plans, standards, terminology, and surveys. Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to problem solve and provide solution alternatives Ability to comprehend contracts and agreements.
• Ability to comprehend all title documentation.
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills Travel to local governments and municipalities required.

Working Conditions: Works in a normal office setting with no exposure to adverse environmental conditions 95% of the time. Occasional travel for in-person jurisdictional matters may be required.

Primary Talent Partners is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application or at any point in the hiring process, please contact us at info@primarytalentpartners.com

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