Sr Specialist - Construction Permit Westchester

Overview

Construction Business Services is seeking a highly motivated, customer service oriented, and resourceful individual to join its team and contribute to the success of a diverse and growing department within Construction. The successful candidate must be able to recognize the critical importance of teamwork and personal accountability. The ideal candidate for this position must be well organized, meticulous, demonstrate a high energy level, and understand the vital importance of effective stakeholder management and commitment to excellence.

This individual must demonstrate the ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, make sound business decisions, render independent judgments, maintain personal accountability, collaborate with multiple teams, and have a positive work ethic. This role will collaborate with multiple internal business units and external government agencies to secure permits and ensure adherence to all applicable laws, policies, and procedures. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities for working with internal teams and municipalities.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Effectively manage and support Con Edisons Permit Management operations within Westchester Municipalities, NY State Department of Transportation, New York State Thruway Authority, and other agencies as applicable.
• Manage and develop a team of union and management employees. Provide leadership, training, motivation, and monitor performance.
• Ensure compliance and timely processing of permits for various departments, including Construction Management Gas & Electric, Public Improvement, Gas Operations, Electric Operations, and others.
• Provide exceptional customer service to internal departments, including Construction Management Gas & Electric, Public Improvement, Gas Operations, Electric Operations, and others.
• Develop and foster strong stakeholder relationships. Liaise between internal and external stakeholders to address and resolve concerns, including planned, and emergency street work issues.
• Effectively manage payments, accruals, and financial reconciliation for permits within Westchester County.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable rules and regulations of NY State, Westchester Municipalities, NY State Department of Transportation, and other agencies.
• Develop pertinent reports and presentations. Routinely communicate with customer groups regarding performance and necessary improvement areas.
• Liaise with municipal and state governmental agencies to foster and advocate for a streamlined permitting process.
• Lead initiatives to standardize and improve the permit application process, ensuring efficiency and compliance across all Municipalities.
• Provide support for the Section Manager and Director with issues such as monitoring and tracking overall departmental performance related to Performance metrics and other assigned tasks necessary for the success of the department.
• Must comply with the Companys Equal Employment policies as well as all Company Safety, Health, and Environmental programs.
• Must understand and be committed to fostering a Zero Accident Culture, Diversity and Inclusion, Achieving Operational Excellence, developing an effective Cost Management culture and Enhancing the Customers Experience.
• Perform other related tasks and assignments as required.
• Identify key strategic initiatives and pursue opportunities to enhance continuous improvement and deliver added value to the organization.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree and 5 years relevant experience.
• Master's Degree and 3 years relevant experience.

Relevant Work Experience

• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills and can effectively interact with customers, support staff, contractors, regulatory agencies, and various levels of management, required.
• Demonstrated Customer Service experience and ability to build and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder partnerships, required.
• Proficiency working with Microsoft Office platforms including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams, required.
• Must have excellent organizational skills and…