Senior Permitting Manager - Electric Projects

LHH has a client who needs a Waltham MA – Senior Project Manager will be working closely with project team members and consultants. Provide coordination, guidance and oversight to ensure that high-quality permit applications are filed, paid, tracked and approved in a timely manner to reduce delays and reputational harm.

What You'll Do:

• Manage the end-to-end permitting process for complex electric capital projects, ensuring permit applications are prepared, submitted, tracked, and approved on time.
• Coordinate with project teams, consultants, and internal stakeholders to collect required information and support permit documentation, assessments, and regulatory reports.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with permitting agencies, serving as the primary point of contact throughout the permitting lifecycle.
• Schedule and participate in meetings with regulatory agencies to address permitting issues, resolve challenges, and ensure timely approvals.
• Monitor permit status, troubleshoot delayed or high-priority permits, and facilitate expedited approvals when necessary.
• Track agency comments, ensure compliance with permit conditions, and coordinate timely payment of permitting fees.
• Maintain organized permit records and documentation within centralized repositories for easy access and compliance purposes.
• Stay informed on regulatory and permitting changes at the state and local levels, communicating updates to project stakeholders.
• Support project planning efforts by attending internal meetings to understand project scope and permitting requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve permitting processes, enhance operational efficiency, and reduce project delays.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Project Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in permitting, environmental regulation, construction, utilities, government, project management, or a related industry.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory permitting processes, particularly for transportation, environmental, utility, or infrastructure projects.
• Experience working with electric utilities or energy industry stakeholders, with an understanding of utility regulatory environments.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, identify work zones, and understand utility infrastructure and road construction practices.
• Proven project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality results.
• Strong relationship-building skills with experience collaborating across cross-functional teams, regulatory agencies, consultants, and external stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and reporting skills with the ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership and government agencies.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach to resolving permitting challenges.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with Maximo or similar work management software is preferred.
• Valid driver's license with a safe driving record.

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Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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