Head of Permitting

Role Summary: Responsible for leading all permitting and regulatory approval activities for the Mesabi Integrated Steel Plant (ISP) Project, including environmental permitting, air/water/waste permits, and stakeholder and regulatory agency engagement. The role ensures timely and compliant permitting to support the project's development schedule. Key Responsibilities Lead the strategy, planning, and execution of all federal, state, and local permitting activities required for the Mesabi ISP ProjectDevelop and manage the overall permitting roadmap, ensuring alignment with project engineering, construction, and commissioning schedulesOversee preparation and submission of environmental impact assessments, air and water quality permits, wetlands and stormwater permits, and other regulatory approvalsEngage and manage relationships with federal and state regulatory agencies including EPA, state environmental agencies, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and other relevant bodiesCoordinate with environmental consulting firms, legal counsel, and engineering teams to ensure permit applications meet regulatory requirementsLead public engagement, stakeholder consultation, and community relations activities related to permitting processesIdentify and mitigate permitting risks, proactively addressing potential delays or regulatory challengesMonitor changes in environmental regulations, policies, and compliance requirements affecting the projectManage permitting budgets, schedules, and consultant/contractor performancePrepare permitting status reports, risk assessments, and regulatory strategy updates for project leadership and senior managementEnsure post-permit compliance planning, including monitoring, reporting, and mitigation commitmentsBuild and lead a permitting team, providing technical guidance and mentorship Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline; advanced degree preferred25-30 years of experience in environmental permitting and regulatory affairs, preferably for large industrial or manufacturing projectsProven track record of leading permitting for large-scale greenfield industrial projects in the United StatesStrong knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations, including NEPA, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and related permitting frameworksEstablished relationships with regulatory agencies and experience navigating complex, multi-jurisdictional permitting processesExcellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skillsAbility to manage multiple concurrent permitting workstreams under demanding project timelines Working Conditions Based in the United States, leading permitting activities for the Mesabi ISP ProjectRegular travel to project sites, regulatory agency offices, and consultant locations as required Preferred Experience Direct experience permitting greenfield integrated steel plant or heavy industrial projectsFamiliarity with tribal consultation, cultural resource assessments, and community engagement processes for major infrastructure projects Powered by JazzHR Wyc99O2Jx3