Senior Construction Permitting Leader (AHJ & Regulatory)

CUMMING GROUP; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 121,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Cumming Group is a leading project and cost management consultancy delivering complex capital projects across the United States. This role focuses on leading permitting and regulatory approvals, interfacing with AHJs and utilities, and maintaining critical permit schedules to minimize delays.

With a strong emphasis on stakeholder management and risk mitigation, you will coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and project leadership while ensuring compliance with local regulations

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in construction permitting, capital projects, entitlements, land/site development, municipal engineering, or regulatory approvals.
• Experience coordinating permitting for complex construction or capital projects.
• Demonstrated experience working with AHJs, municipalities, utilities, and local regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead permitting and regulatory approvals across the project lifecycle.
• Serve as the primary interface with AHJs, building and fire officials, planning/zoning departments, utilities, and local agencies.
• Maintain the permit matrix, approval schedule, and key regulatory 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 project schedule or critical path.

Skills

Permitting Experience

Stakeholder Mgmt

Regulatory Knowledge

Construction Projects

AHJs Coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction

Job description

Cumming Group is a leading project and cost management consultancy delivering complex capital projects across the United States. This role focuses on leading permitting and regulatory approvals, interfacing with AHJs and utilities, and maintaining critical permit schedules to minimize delays.

With a strong emphasis on stakeholder management and risk mitigation, you will coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and project leadership while ensuring compliance with local regulations