Regulatory & AHJ Lead for Major Pharma Plant

KBR; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Medical insurance

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Regulatory & AHJ Coordination Manager in Richmond, VA to lead regulatory compliance, manage AHJ relationships, and drive permit strategies for a multi‑billion‑dollar pharmaceutical greenfield project. You will coordinate with building, fire, environmental, and utility agencies throughout design, construction, and startup phases.

Responsibilities include leading permit submissions, risk mitigation, and documentation, and supporting CQV/startup activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience managing permitting and regulatory approvals for large projects.
• Experience with greenfield, multi-hundred million-dollar capital projects.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, life/safety, environmental and utility coordination.

Responsibilities

• Develop regulatory compliance strategy across federal, state, local requirements.
• Serve as primary AHJ contact with building, fire, environmental and utility authorities.
• Lead permit submission, tracking, and closeout to align with schedules.
• Coordinate with engineering and design teams to ensure code compliance.
• Identify and mitigate regulatory risks with mitigation plans.
• Manage inspections, audits, findings, and corrective actions.
• Maintain regulatory documentation and regular leadership status reporting.
• Support CQV/startup with regulatory inspections and occupancy approvals.

Skills

Regulatory coordination

Stakeholder management

Building codes

Environmental regs

Permitting

PMP

PE

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Regulatory databases

Job description

KBR is seeking a Regulatory & AHJ Coordination Manager in Richmond, VA to lead regulatory compliance, manage AHJ relationships, and drive permit strategies for a multi‑billion‑dollar pharmaceutical greenfield project. You will coordinate with building, fire, environmental, and utility agencies throughout design, construction, and startup phases.

Responsibilities include leading permit submissions, risk mitigation, and documentation, and supporting CQV/startup activities.