Construction Permitting Manager

What You’ll Do

• Lead permitting efforts across a portfolio of utility-scale solar and storage projects, from early planning through construction start and project closeout.
• Develop permitting schedules, identify critical path approvals, and proactively manage risks that could affect mobilization or construction milestones.
• Oversee preparation, submission, tracking, and maintenance of permits, licenses, and regulatory documentation across local, county, state, and federal jurisdictions.
• Cook up coordination with AHJs, utility companies, environmental agencies, inspectors, and internal stakeholders to secure timely approvals.
• Manage permitting activities tied to solar EPC delivery, including interconnection applications, road-use permits, SWPPP documentation, environmental permits, and county or site development approvals.
• Lead and develop permitting team members and external partners while improving processes, templates, and reporting tools for scale and consistency.
• Communicate permitting status, schedule impacts, and mitigation plans to senior leadership and project teams.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Planning, Environmental Science, Business, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 6+ years of experience in permitting, construction, project development, or related infrastructure roles, including leadership responsibility.
• Experience supporting large-scale energy or infrastructure projects, with utility-scale solar, energy storage, transmission, or substations strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of permitting processes, land-use and zoning requirements, environmental compliance, and utility coordination.
• Able to manage multiple projects, balance competing deadlines, and solve complex approval issues in a fast-paced EPC environment.
• Strong communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Experience

• Direct experience working with AHJs, utilities, and environmental or regulatory agencies on large capital projects.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, site plans, and technical documents for permitting requirements.
• Familiarity with the full lifecycle of utility-scale solar and storage EPC projects, from development through commissioning.