Director of Permitting - IKE Construction

Director of Permitting - Ike Construction

Location : Columbus, OH (On-site)

Orange Barrel Media creates and operates iconic urban media displays that advertisers ask for by name in 27 of the top markets in the U.S. Since our founding in 2004, OBM has pioneered a community-oriented model of outdoor media development and is now nationally recognized by cities and real estate owners alike seeking to implement best-in-class programs that add to the character of urban places. To this end, OBM has pioneered zoning changes allowing spectacular signage in several markets (and growing), including Los Angeles, Boston, Washington, DC, Atlanta, Denver, and other high barrier-to-entry markets. In the advertising community, OBM is widely recognized as the owner of the highest impact and most memorable advertising locations in the cities where it operates, and OBM displays are consistently selected as the centerpiece of clients' outdoor advertising campaigns.

The OBM team is also a leader in smart city infrastructure, launching the interactive kiosk experience ("IKE") platform in concert with cities across the United States through the company IKE Smart City. IKE is a breakthrough citizen engagement platform that helps cities communicate with the public, improve the pedestrian experience, and tell the story of their city. Our commitment to innovation and ongoing investment in software development has created the true smart city hub : a multi-lingual, open, and flexible platform with integrated features, functions, services, and resources that provide cities and the public with everything they need to navigate their city, all in one place. The core tenets of the IKE platform are public benefit and social equity, two values that we seek to maximize in every IKE market through the formation of public-private partnerships that achieve city objectives, exceed community expectations and build smart cities.

Role Overview

The Director of Permitting is a senior role responsible for accelerating and managing the permitting process for Orange Barrel Media's IKE kiosk construction efforts. Serving as a counterpart to the Director of Preconstruction, this role focuses exclusively on ensuring timely approvals, compliance, and coordination with municipalities and agencies, without overlapping into the large format (spectacular) side of the business.

The Director of Permitting will partner closely with Development, Deployment, and Construction leaders to streamline timelines, anticipate and resolve obstacles, and strengthen OBM's reputation with local jurisdictions.

Core Responsibilities

Permit Strategy & Management

• Coordinate market handoffs with internal stakeholders and develop strategies for identifying new sites for development.
• Develop and implement strategies to reduce permitting timelines and navigate complex municipal requirements.
• Lead all permitting activities for IKE kiosk deployments, from submittal through approval.
• Serve as the primary liaison with city staff, planning departments, and permitting agencies.
• Support construction staff navigating roadblocks with external stakeholders.
• Anticipate challenges, escalate risks early, and develop resolution paths in coordination with Development and Deployment teams.

Power Utility Coordination

Collaboration & Coordination

Documentation & Compliance

Stakeholder Engagement

Future Development

Qualifications