Permitting Manager

Bechtel Corporation; Town of Clay (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

401(k) plan with matching

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation is seeking an experienced professional for an Environmental, Safety, and Health (ESH) role supporting a major construction project in New York. The ideal candidate will develop and coordinate permitting actions, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences with over 10 years of relevant experience. Bechtel offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, generous paid time off, and a structured 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 10+ years relevant experience in environmental sciences or related fields.
• Master's degree preferred with additional experience.
• Knowledge of ISO 14001 Management System standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop a permitting plan and strategy for regulatory approvals.
• Establish relationships with regulatory agencies.
• Lead environmental-related permitting efforts.

Skills

Environmental regulatory requirements

Permitting and impact assessment

Excellent communication skills

Interfacing with regulatory agencies

Adaptable to outdoor conditions

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in relevant discipline

Job description

Job Summary

This position will be part of the Environmental, Safety, and Health (ESH) program for a large-scale construction project. Responsibilities include developing and coordinating permitting actions while interfacing with multiple functions within the project organization. This will entail identification, scheduling, and tracking of permitting activities; interface with regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders on requirements and documentation; field tasks and technical expertise to confirm ESH regulatory compliance; and assessment of mitigation measures per established industry practices and regulatory and Bechtel requirements.

Major Responsibilities

• Develop a permitting plan and strategy, inclusive of all permits and regulatory approvals to be obtained by the project Owner and Bechtel.
• Identify the necessary assessments, factors triggering permitting, permit application requirements and submittal documents, and the review and approval durations expected.
• Establish relationships and points of contact with regulatory agencies and sustain communication through open dialogue and documentation.
• Use a Permitting Matrix and other tools to track the status of permits, from preparation of applications through acquisition and closeout.
• Participate in centralized tracking of the progress and status of project permits and approvals by interfacing with Engineering, Construction, and Commissioning personnel as each implements their assigned aspects of permitting.
• Lead environmental-related permitting by working within ESH and interfacing with other functions and the Customer, as needed, to prepare permit applications and regulatory submittals.
• Work with Project Controls to integrate permitting actions into the project’s master schedule.
• Maintain a Legal Register to identify laws and regulations pertinent to the project and a Compliance Matrix to track permit-related compliance actions and commitments.
• Interpret environmental regulatory requirements and help integrate them within design and construction planning, schedules, and subcontract documents.
• Affirm the scope of work for a permitting subcontractor to provide local knowledge and help prepare permit applications and communicate with regulatory agencies; review subcontractor deliverables.
• Participate in field actions and environmental regulatory inspections to confirm permit compliance.

Education and Experience Requirements

A Bachelor of Science degree (or equivalent) from an accredited university or college in an applicable technical discipline such as environmental sciences, natural resources or field biology, or a related discipline, with 10 or more years of relevant experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Prior experience with environmental regulatory requirements, permitting, and impact assessment and avoidance for large-scale projects.
• Experience interfacing with regulatory agencies and communities.
• Technical and administrative skills, work experience, and knowledge related to applicable environmental sciences and the engineering and construction industry.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including technical writing and presentations.
• Adaptable and able to travel and work outdoors under various site and weather conditions.
• Valid driver’s license.

Additional Qualifications

• Master of Science degree (or equivalent) from an accredited university or college in an applicable technical discipline such as environmental science, natural resources or field biology, or a related discipline, with 8 or more years of relevant experience.
• Experience in permitting and obtaining regulatory approvals involving environmental, engineering, and construction disciplines and projects.
• Knowledge and experience with ISO 14001 Management System standards.
• Knowledge and experience with environmental mitigation practices (habitat protection, waste management, stormwater and erosion control, air quality and noise control, cultural resources).

Total Rewards and Benefits

Bechtel offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, optional disability and supplemental insurance, generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period), nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a well‑designed 401(k) plan with matching and profit‑sharing components.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e‑mail their request to [e-mail].