Permitting Manager
Listed on 2026-06-26
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Engineering
Operations Manager, Regulatory Compliance Specialist -
Management
Operations Manager, Program / Project Manager, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Jasara was established as a joint venture between Aramco, Jacobs, and the Public Investment Fund with an ambition to be the premier Program Management Company driving sustainable development and innovation within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Operating in the civil engineering sector, the company supports complex programs that require strong coordination, regulatory understanding, and disciplined project delivery.
We are inviting expressions of interest for the position of Permitting Manager. The role offers the opportunity to lead permitting activities that are critical to successful project execution. As Permitting Manager you will help guide regulatory strategy, support delivery teams through complex approval pathways, and provide clear visibility on permitting progress, risks, and dependencies across major projects.
Responsibilities- Conduct permitting feasibility studies to identify required approvals and regulatory risks
- Develop and manage the master permitting schedule
- Serve as the primary point of contact with government agencies, utilities, and regulatory boards
- Oversee the preparation, review, and submission of permit applications and supporting documentation
- Manage agency RFIs and formal comments through resolution
- Integrate permit conditions into construction schedules and site logistics plans
- Coordinate with architects and engineers to align permit submissions with project execution
- Monitor permitting budgets, agency fees, and consultant costs
- Provide status updates on permitting milestones, risks, and potential delays to the PMCM team and project owners
- 10+ years of experience
- Deep knowledge of permitting, zoning, and regulatory approval processes
- Experience on large-scale infrastructure and building projects
- Experience managing project schedules and permitting critical paths
- Experience reviewing technical drawings, reports, compliance documentation, and permit application packages
- Experience coordinating with government agencies, utilities, regulatory boards, and senior project owners
- Experience with budget oversight and risk reporting in complex construction projects
- Currently based in Saudi Arabia and eligible for local transfer
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