Project Specialist, OSP Engineering - Permitting

Project Specialist, OSP Engineering - Permitting Ezee Fiber - 3.2 Kent, WA Job Details Full-time $80,000 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Project team coordination Performance dashboard reports Project reporting Mapping using GIS Supplier management Workflow management (operations management method) Data reporting Mid-level Risk mitigation strategy implementation Improving operational efficiency Task prioritization Decision making Performance Improvement (PI) Smartsheet Vendor relationship management GIS software Cross-functional collaboration Escalation handling Project stakeholder communication Permitting phase involvement Cross-functional communication Progress tracking (project management tasks) Stakeholder management Full Job Description At Ezee Fiber, our value lies in delivering Speed, Simplicity, and Service in everything we do. We empower our employees to move fast, work smart, and serve customers with excellence. Whether in the field, in the office, or behind the scenes, every team member plays a vital role in helping us provide fast, reliable, and straightforward connectivity solutions to the communities we serve. We are committed to building a culture of accountability, innovation, and customer focus—where everyone contributes to making Ezee Fiber the easiest and most trusted fiber provider in the industry. The Project Specialist, OSP Engineering - Permitting is a professional-level role responsible for independently managing permitting strategy and project coordination activities that directly impact the execution of fiber network deployment. This role exercises discretion and independent judgment in evaluating permitting requirements, resolving jurisdictional challenges, prioritizing project timelines, and determining appropriate escalation paths. Permitting Ownership & Accountability Assume full ownership of the permitting lifecycle, ensuring projects continue to progress regardless of obstacles or cross-functional dependencies Act as the single point of accountability for all permit-related activities, driving progress and resolution without deferring responsibility Proactively identify risks and develop solution-oriented action plans to prevent delays Remove barriers to execution by collaborating across engineering, construction, and external agencies Maintain end-to-end visibility across all active permits and ensure no gaps in tracking, communication, or follow-up Vendor Management, Follow-Through & Urgency Provide active oversight and management of vendors, ensuring deliverables meet quality standards, timelines, and contractual expectations Demonstrate relentless follow-through, consistently tracking all open items and driving them to completion Establish and enforce clear expectations, deadlines, and accountability measures for vendors and stakeholders Maintain a high sense of urgency, ensuring time-sensitive permitting requirements are addressed proactively Monitor progress in real time, maintaining full situational awareness across all permits and project deliverables Escalate issues appropriately and hold vendors and partners accountable to commitments Data, Reporting & Systems Maintain accurate permit logs, dashboards, and tracking systems with zero tolerance for incomplete or outdated information Analyze data to identify trends, risks, and performance gaps impacting project timelines Generate reporting that provides clear visibility into permitting status, risks, and progress Utilize systems such as 3GIS, Smartsheet, and Arc

GIS/ESRI

to support tracking and reporting Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence Identify workflow inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and recurring issues impacting permitting and project execution Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes, reduce cycle times, and increase efficiency Recommend and implement enhancements to workflows, systems, and reporting tools Contribute to the development of scalable, standardized processes to support organizational growth

CORE COMPETENCIES

Ownership & Accountability Independent Judgment & Decision-Making Sense of Urgency & Execution Focus Vendor & Stakeholder Accountability Problem Solving & Solution Orientation Continuous Improvement Mindset Operational Awareness & Prioritization