Senior Construction Permitting Manager

CUMMING GROUP; Alabama; On-site; USD 116,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Short and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cumming Group is seeking a Senior Permitting Lead in Alabama to drive regulatory approvals across project lifecycles. You will interface with AHJs, building and fire officials, and planning authorities while coordinating with architects, engineers, contractors, and internal teams.

You will manage permit matrices, track milestones, and resolve agency comments, balancing multiple permits and deadlines. Strong relationships with utilities and local government are essential for project success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in construction permitting or regulatory approvals.
• Experience working with AHJs, municipalities, utilities, and local regulatory agencies.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.

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.
• Build and maintain relationships with local government, regulatory agencies, utilities, and community stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Regulatory affairs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction/Architecture/Planning

Tools

Permitting coordination

Job description

Cumming Group is seeking a Senior Permitting Lead in Alabama to drive regulatory approvals across project lifecycles. You will interface with AHJs, building and fire officials, and planning authorities while coordinating with architects, engineers, contractors, and internal teams.

You will manage permit matrices, track milestones, and resolve agency comments, balancing multiple permits and deadlines. Strong relationships with utilities and local government are essential for project success.