Permitting Operations Leader – Data-Driven & Scalable

CCI Systems, Inc.; Albuquerque, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CCI Systems, Inc. in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Permitting Operations Manager to lead end-to-end permitting across multiple projects and customers. The role focuses on accurate, compliant permit packages, scalable processes, and data-driven performance improvements.

You will own staffing strategies, capacity planning, and interactions with Engineering, Operations, and Business Development, driving growth and operational efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive leadership experience in permitting operations across DOT, railroad, utilities, municipal, or similar environments.
• 8+ years of management experience across diverse permitting processes preferred.
• Deep understanding of production-based permitting workflows from design intake to approval.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or comparable enterprise workflow systems.
• Experience leveraging Power BI, Excel, or similar tools to monitor KPIs, capacity, quality, and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the day-to-day and strategic execution of permitting operations, ensuring accurate, compliant permit packages are produced and submitted on time across all projects.
• Establish, document, and enforce standardized workflows, quality controls, and production expectations for in-house teams and subcontractors.
• Ensure permitting milestones align with project schedules, customer SLAs, and contractual commitments.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and implement process improvements that reduce cycle time, rework, and regulatory risk.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leadership to ensure alignment on priorities and execution of shared departmental goals.
• Lead, coach, and develop managers and team members, fostering accountability, engagement, and professional growth.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Engineering, Business, Communications

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Microsoft Office

Dynamics 365

Job description

CCI Systems, Inc. in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Permitting Operations Manager to lead end-to-end permitting across multiple projects and customers. The role focuses on accurate, compliant permit packages, scalable processes, and data-driven performance improvements.

You will own staffing strategies, capacity planning, and interactions with Engineering, Operations, and Business Development, driving growth and operational efficiency in a fast-paced environment.