Manager Permitting

Position Title: Manager, Permitting (M2)

Company Summary:

Crown Castle is the nation’s largest provider of shared communications infrastructure: towers, small cells and fiber. It all works together to meet unprecedented demand—connecting people and communities and transforming the way we do business. Whenever you make a call, track a workout or stream music and videos, we’re the ones providing the communications infrastructure that makes it all possible. From 5G and the internet of things to drones, autonomous vehicles and AR/VR, we enable the technologies that help people stay safe, connected and ready for the future. Crown Castle is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (CCI), is part of the S&P 500 and is one of the largest Real Estate Investment Trusts in the US.

We offer a total benefits package and professional growth development for teammates in any stage of their career. Along with caring for our teammates, we’re an active member in the communities where we live, work and do business. We have a responsibility to give back, which we do through our Connected by Good program. Giving back allows us to improve public spaces where people connect, promote public safety and advance access to education and technology.

Role

This position carries a high level of responsibility managing a District team responsible for obtaining all Small Cell and Fiber entitlement deliverables. A successful manager will use cross-functional project teams to provide services to both internal and external customers to meet project timelines on-time and on-budget while also maximizing services revenue when appropriate. The manager must be a thoughtful leader, with the proven ability to build relationships, foster trust, and influence jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Manage district Permitting and Utility Relations team in all aspects of submitting and acquiring zoning approvals, right of way access agreements, Small Cell entitlements, municipal permit approvals, utility pole agreements and power service for Wireless and Fiber Solutions projects.
• Maintain relationships with municipalities, utilities, and manage all aspects of complying with conditions of approvals pertaining to the installation, operation and maintenance of Crown Castle Small Cell and Fiber assets. Serve as liaison between Crown Castle Project Delivery, Design & Construction, Sales, Government Affairs, and Legal groups to obtain, administer and ensure compliance with general conditions of approvals at permit and construction stages of the project, and meet project timelines.
• Lead the team on review of authorizations analysis, agreements and review of municipal code and/or zoning ordinance changes in collaboration with Government Relations Counsel. Provide input based on strategic needs of the District to protect Crown Castle’s regulatory rights and ability to install and operate networks in collaboration with Government Relations Counsel. This will include management of Shot Clock compliance.
• Responsible for executing local government Collaborate with Project Delivery, Design & Construction, and Sales to develop accurate project plans, budgets and quarterly guidance for securing required entitlements. Manage project teams and activities to forecasted financial outcomes.
• Responsibility for application to “on air” timeline ensuring disciplined delivery throughout the process to expedite customer’s use of our site while maintaining Crown Castle standards and policies. This includes responsibility for team’s accurate forecasting and reporting.
• Provide training and supervision for the team and internal functional departments.
• Collaboration with external customers, jurisdictions, utilities, and Government agencies.

Education/Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Urban Planning or other relevant subject, or equivalent work experience required

Experience/Minimum Requirements

• Five (5) or more years proven experience working at a utility, in the wireless industry, at or with a municipality and Planning, Zoning and Land Use work experience is preferred
• Experience in Small Cells and/or Fiber deployment is helpful

Expectations

• Experience in presenting and speaking to the public and governmental entities, particularly in formal proceedings, is required.
• Advanced knowledge of Federal, State and Local planning, zoning codes and regulations affecting Tower and Small Cell site development.
• 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.
• Excellent organizational skills, the ability to coordinate multiple projects within a fast-paced environment and retain detailed project information.
• Ability to direct a team by setting goals and priorities to facilitate achievement of Area.
• Ability to read and understand financial metrics and identify remedies to financial issues.
• Customer service orientation with a strong problem-solving approach.

Organizational Relationship

Reports to: Regional Manager, Permitting & Utilities

Title(s) of direct reports (if applicable): Network Permitting Supervisor, Network Permitting Specialist, Operations/Permitting Coordinator

Working Conditions: This is a District role and falls into our hybrid work model working in the office on Monday through Thursday. On Fridays, teammates on the hybrid schedule will have the option to work from the office or home. There is an expectation of collaboration with teammates and stakeholders for moments that matter that could require travel.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)