Senior Construction Permitting & Regulatory Lead

Cumming Management Group, Inc.; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 121,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Short and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cumming Group is seeking a seasoned Permitting & Regulatory Lead to join our construction management team in the United States. You will drive permitting strategies, coordinate with AHJs and utilities, and ensure project milestones are met on time.

Responsibilities include maintaining the permit matrix, coordinating submissions with design and construction teams, and managing regulatory communications. Strong stakeholder skills and a track record in complex capital projects are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in construction permitting or regulatory approvals.
• Direct interaction with AHJs, municipalities, utilities, and local agencies.
• Strong knowledge of permitting processes and project scheduling.
• Experience coordinating permits for complex capital projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Planning, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead permitting and regulatory approvals across the project lifecycle.
• Interface with AHJs, building and fire officials, planning departments, utilities, and local agencies.
• Maintain the permit matrix, approval schedule, and key regulatory milestones.
• Coordinate permit submissions with architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and leadership.
• Manage agency comments, technical responses, and approval issues through resolution.
• Identify permitting or stakeholder risks that could impact the project schedule.
• Build and maintain relationships with government, regulators, 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

Permitting experience

Stakeholder management

Regulatory coordination

Project scheduling

Education

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

Job description

Cumming Group is seeking a seasoned Permitting & Regulatory Lead to join our construction management team in the United States. You will drive permitting strategies, coordinate with AHJs and utilities, and ensure project milestones are met on time.

Responsibilities include maintaining the permit matrix, coordinating submissions with design and construction teams, and managing regulatory communications. Strong stakeholder skills and a track record in complex capital projects are essential.