Manager of Permitting

About the Role

The Manager of Permitting Services oversees the Permitting Department and collaborates with the project team to process permits for various projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement a comprehensive government relations program that includes state and local government relations.
• Monitor and provide advice on state legislation and regulation that could impact the company.
• Work with senior management to increase the company’s visibility with elected officials, regulatory agencies, and their staff.
• Participate and represent the company in various trade associations such as Build Point, ICSC, and other related organizations (e.g., career fairs).
• Oversee the processing of permits, projects, reports, and correspondences with regulatory agencies at the local, state, and federal levels, ensuring all processes adhere to regulations.
• Create and issue reports necessary for permitting operations.
• Oversee permit processing with Federal, State, and local regulatory agencies.
• Generate decisions on projects regarding budgets and personnel.
• Direct staff according to project timelines and priorities.
• Manage, train, and lead the Permitting team.
• Address all questions and correspondences related to specific permits and projects.
• Meet with clients regarding all issues of the permit process.
• Create reports needed to comply with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
• Collect and review all plans, permits, and reports before sending them to agencies.
• Represent the company in in-house and outside meetings with agencies, vendors, clients, and industry personnel.
• Attend meetings with agencies and personnel to expedite the permit process.
• Manage the progress of securing permits for projects.
• Prioritize projects based on timeline and budget.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree or a minimum of 10-12 years’ experience in a professional architectural/engineering firm.
• Government affairs experience.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and negotiating skills.
• Understanding of architecture/engineering and building construction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to speak persuasively before large groups.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships internally and externally.
• Self-starter with the ability to organize and implement several concurrent projects and exercise sound judgment in prioritizing.
• Valid driver’s license.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and multitask.
• Ability to work under time constraints and long hours as required.
• Ability to lift and carry up to forty pounds.
• Overtime (40+ hours) may be required as needed.

Work Environment

• Work in a normal office environment, with occasional requirements to work outside of a typical office setting.
• Ability to handle stressful situations, multitasking, and working within reasonable time constraints to meet production schedules and budgets.