Permit Supervisor

Team Fishel, the Best Choice for Utility Construction & Engineering and Network Installation, is hiring a Permit Supervisor for our Professional Services Group in Richmond, VA. The Permit Supervisor will oversee a team of Permit Agents working on electrical and telecommunications construction projects throughout the state of Virginia.  This includes: preparation and submission of permit applications to municipalities, government agencies and private entities; review of prints for correctness prior to being submitted; follow up for timely review; delivery of final approvals; conduct field inspections and update design prints per revisions provided by permitting agencies.

 Qualifications and Requirements

• High School Diploma and valid driver's license

• 3+ years of supervisory experience with a geographically dispersed team

• Previous experience in permitting through VDOT and local municipalities in Virginia is required

• Utility right of way knowledge experience is a plus

• Must possess the aptitude to read maps, plan routes and work independently

• Able to build strong relationships within local governmental departments to quickly and effectively obtain permits

• Requires knowledge of MS Office, Google Earth, AutoCad and/or other mapping and GIS applications

• We look for Teammates that are outgoing, organized, reliable, communicate well with others and strive to offer great customer service

• Advanced education in Engineering Technology, Surveying, Construction or related field is a plus

• Travel and overnight stays in job sites during the work week are rare but may be required from time to time

• This job consists of primarily indoor but may require minimal outdoor activity and the ability to safely navigate uneven terrain in all types of weather