Jill Jones

Senior Project Manager

Role
Senior Project Manager - Permitting at Lumen Technologies
Location
Pittsburgh, PA, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Jill Jones

I lead with passion, purpose, and a deep commitment to collaboration. I thrive in…

Experience

  1. Senior Project Manager - Permitting

    Lumen Technologies

    Nov 2024 — Present · Pittsburgh, PA, US

    Schedule, guide, and lead partners and cross-functional teams (including Permitting, ROW, EHS, Real Estate, and Legal) to secure all necessary construction permits for ILA projects across the Central Region.Serve as the primary coordinator for jurisdictional due diligence, overseeing the identification of authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), stakeholder contacts, and regulatory requirements for complex infrastructure builds.Direct the preparation and submission of jurisdiction-specific permit applications, ensuring compliance with municipal, county, and state regulations, and proactively resolving permitting challenges to keep projects on schedule.Collaborate with internal teams to gather and validate property ownership documentation, historical permit data, and zoning information, leveraging both internal databases and external resources (e.g, FEMA, USGS, local agency websites).Lead process improvement initiatives, including the development and deployment of AI-powered tools (Smart Permitting Assistant, LumenVizion) to automate the creation of “first touch” permitting packages, reducing manual research time and increasing accuracy.Champion operational excellence and continuous improvement as a certified Yellow Belt, applying Lean principles to streamline workflows, reduce labor costs, and enhance project delivery.Draft and deliver professional communications to jurisdictions, introducing project scope, confirming requirements, and negotiating timelines for permit approvals.Recognized for collaborative leadership, strategic problem-solving, and driving innovation in permitting operations.

Skills

  • Editing
  • Microsoft Word
  • Team Leadership
  • Financial Analysis
  • Inventory Management
  • Leadership
  • Marketing Communications
  • Facebook
  • Teaching
  • Time Management
  • Event Planning
  • Process Improvement
  • Budgets
  • Event Management
  • Program Management
  • Process Scheduler
  • Social Media
  • Public Speaking
  • Photoshop
  • Management
  • Team Building
  • Business Planning
  • Operations Management
  • Photography
  • Sales Management
  • Computer Hardware
  • Retail
  • Marketing
  • Project Management
  • System Administration
  • Nonprofits
  • Customer Service
  • Volunteer Management
  • Training
  • Cpr Certified
  • Social Networking
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Public Relations
  • Fundraising
  • Business Strategy

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