Right-of-Way Manager

Job Title: Permit / ROW Manager (Right of Way)

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Pay Rate: $30/hr. on W2

Position Overview

The Permit / ROW Manager is responsible for managing end-to-end permitting activities in support of network construction and deployment projects. This role ensures the timely preparation, submission, tracking, approval, and closeout of permits across multiple jurisdictions. The position requires close coordination with internal teams, vendors, and municipal agencies to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, prepare, submit, and administer permitting applications, including utility pole attachments and work within state and local rights-of-way (ROW).
• Request, track, and record payment of permit fees internally and in coordination with vendor partners.
• Track and report high-volume permit statuses on a daily or weekly basis.
• Accurately enter and maintain permitting data within company systems, including Microsoft Office and SharePoint.
• Monitor progress of pole attachment and municipal permit applications and coordinate responses to jurisdictional requests for additional information.
• Collaborate with vendor design teams to support permit drawings and construction documentation for nodes, power, and outside plant (OSP) construction.
• Provide timely updates within systems and communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicate permit progress, risks, and delays throughout the full permit lifecycle.
• Serve as a liaison between internal teams to obtain approvals, administer permits, and ensure compliance with permit conditions during both permitting and construction phases.
• Ensure all permit-related information, including costs, is accurately tracked, reported, and shared with project teams.
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure permit submittal packages meet all local and statewide municipal requirements.
• Partner with vendors to ensure building permits are properly closed out upon construction completion to support payment processing and compliance.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with municipalities, including Code Enforcement, Building Inspectors, City Councils, Planning & Zoning departments, commissions, and neighborhood groups.
• Support internal teams in reviewing agreements in collaboration with legal counsel related to network installation, maintenance, and operations.
• Provide research, guidance, and recommendations regarding permitting requirements and their impact on project deployment.
• Perform additional administrative, coordination, and support duties as required.

Strategic Permit Leadership & Risk Management

• Assess, navigate, and proactively resolve complex permitting risks before they impact field operations.
• Own and continuously optimize end-to-end permitting processes across multiple jurisdictions.
• Demonstrate strong influence with internal teams and external agencies to drive timely outcomes.
• Collaborate with engineering and design teams to ensure designs are permittable and cost-effective.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement, standardization, and cost reduction.

Qualifications & Location Requirements

• Proven experience working within multi-agency and multi-jurisdictional permitting environments.
• Familiarity with zoning and permitting regulations, including experience with the City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County (preferred).
• This role is primarily office-based, with occasional field visits or municipal office visits as needed.