Project Manager - Permitting
On-site · Plymouth, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Project Manager - Permitting position responsible for leading the permitting strategy and execution for projects, coordinating with clients, permitting jurisdictions, and internal teams. Responsibilities include early due diligence, entitlement strategy, communicating status and risks to clients, coordinating plan reviews with Engineering, Survey, Environmental and Construction teams, overseeing permit applications, tracking permit status, managing modifications, and ensuring integration of permitting into project schedules and construction sequencing. Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 6–8 years of permitting/coordination experience with preferred professional licensure; travel ~10%. Office setting with occasional site visits.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental, Ecological, Land Planning, Survey, GIS, or closely related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum 6 – 8 years of applicable industry experience, including significant experience with permitting and regulatory coordination
- Minimum 2 years of project management experience, including budgets, schedules, and scope management
- Professional licensure (e.g., PE, PS, RLA, AICP, CPG, SR/WA) preferred
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites and client locations as required
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