GMP Permitting & Regulatory Lead

KBR; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical/dental/vision/Life insurance

AD&D; Flexible spending account

Paid time off; Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions in the Richmond, VA area seeks a Permit & Environmental Approvals Manager to lead permitting within the PMC for a multi-billion-dollar GMP manufacturing program. You will serve as the primary contact with regulatory agencies, utilities, and stakeholders to obtain and maintain required permits.

Collaborate with client, engineering, construction, environmental, quality, EHS, legal, and project controls to identify permitting requirements, assess regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Environmental Science, Engineering, Planning, Environmental Management, Public Policy, or related field.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience managing permitting and regulatory approvals for large industrial, pharmaceutical, biotech, chemical, life sciences, or advanced manufacturing projects.
• Demonstrated experience supporting greenfield capital projects exceeding $500 million in total installed cost.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations, land development processes, utility coordination, and construction permitting requirements.
• Experience with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
• Excellent project management, stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple permits and agency interfaces within aggressive schedules.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the project permitting strategy, identifying all permits, licenses, approvals, reviews, and regulatory requirements for site development, construction, commissioning, and operational readiness.
• Lead permitting efforts with regulatory agencies, including local municipalities, state environmental departments, federal agencies, utility providers, and AHJs.
• Manage permit application preparation and submission, ensuring technical documentation, environmental assessments, and supporting materials are completed on schedule.
• Maintain a comprehensive permitting register, tracking status, milestones, submission timelines, and regulatory commitments.
• Coordinate with engineering, design, and construction to incorporate permitting requirements early in project development.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate permitting and regulatory risks affecting cost, schedule, constructability, or compliance.
• Facilitate meetings and communications with regulatory agencies and stakeholders; maintain positive relationships.
• Monitor compliance with permit conditions, supporting audits, inspections, and inquiries.
• Provide permitting status and environmental approvals reporting and forecasting to leadership.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Planning, Environmental Management, Public Policy, or related discipline

Job description

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions in the Richmond, VA area seeks a Permit & Environmental Approvals Manager to lead permitting within the PMC for a multi-billion-dollar GMP manufacturing program. You will serve as the primary contact with regulatory agencies, utilities, and stakeholders to obtain and maintain required permits.

Collaborate with client, engineering, construction, environmental, quality, EHS, legal, and project controls to identify permitting requirements, assess regulatory