Senior Permitting & Regulatory Compliance Lead

Core States; Kent, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team wellness challenges

Free virtual gym app

Wholesale club membership reimburse-

Employee recognition programs

Paid parental leave

Flexible work environment

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Core States Group is seeking an experienced Permitting & Regulatory Compliance Specialist III in Kent, WA. The role leads a team of permitting professionals and ensures program delivery, client relationships, and escalation handling.

You will oversee workload, establish performance standards, and drive process improvements across permitting activities for multiple projects with a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• 6-8+ years of relevant experience in permitting, compliance, or related fields.
• Extensive experience in architecture, planning, real estate, engineering, construction, government, or related field preferred.
• Retail petroleum / UST / air quality permitting experience (strong plus)

Responsibilities

• Oversee project execution to ensure consistency, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of permitting specialists and ensure team consistently executes project assignments and meets deadlines across the portfolio.
• Assign, prioritize, and balance workload across team members.
• Establish performance expectations, deadlines, and quality standards; Achieve strong client satisfaction (minimal escalations, positive feedback).
• Maintain and improve quality standards (low rework/ agency resubmittals).
• Serve as escalation point for complex permitting issues and agency challenges.
• Maintain and grow key client relationships at a strategic level.
• Develop and improve permitting processes, workflows, and standards with a goal of demonstrating continuous improvement in efficiency and turnaround times.
• Provide support for regulatory compliance program tasks, reporting, and major client deliverables.
• Monitor team performance and provide coaching, feedback, and development in collaboration with Permit Services Supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Time management

Project management

Client-facing skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Core States Group is seeking an experienced Permitting & Regulatory Compliance Specialist III in Kent, WA. The role leads a team of permitting professionals and ensures program delivery, client relationships, and escalation handling.

You will oversee workload, establish performance standards, and drive process improvements across permitting activities for multiple projects with a hybrid work arrangement.