Senior Construction Permitting and Regulatory Lead

Cumming Group; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 116,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cumming Group in Huntsville, AL is seeking a seasoned Permitting Lead to drive regulatory approvals across the project lifecycle. You will coordinate with AHJs, building and fire officials, planners, utilities, and local agencies to keep programs on track.

You will manage permit matrices, schedules, and milestone tracking, address agency comments, and build strong relationships with government and community stakeholders. Local market knowledge and clear communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in construction permitting, capital projects, entitlements, land/site development, municipal engineering, or regulatory approvals.
• Experience working with AHJs, municipalities, utilities, and local regulatory agencies.
• Strong understanding of permitting and local approval processes.
• Experience coordinating permitting for complex construction or capital projects.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple permits, deadlines, and regulatory stakeholders concurrently.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Planning or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead permitting and regulatory approvals across the project lifecycle.
• Interface with AHJs, building and fire officials, planners, utilities, and local agencies.
• Maintain permit matrix, approval schedule, and milestones.
• Coordinate permit submissions with architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and project leadership.
• Manage agency comments, technical responses, and approval issues through resolution.
• Identify permitting or stakeholder risks that could impact the schedule.
• Build and maintain relationships with government, regulatory agencies, utilities, and community stakeholders.
• Support local communications and community engagement as needed.
• Track permits, approvals, agency correspondence, commitments, and outstanding actions.
• Coordinate with project management, design, construction, EHS, quality, and commissioning teams.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Issue resolution

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Planning or related field

Job description

Cumming Group in Huntsville, AL is seeking a seasoned Permitting Lead to drive regulatory approvals across the project lifecycle. You will coordinate with AHJs, building and fire officials, planners, utilities, and local agencies to keep programs on track.

You will manage permit matrices, schedules, and milestone tracking, address agency comments, and build strong relationships with government and community stakeholders. Local market knowledge and clear communication are essential.