Senior Permitting & Regulatory Compliance Lead (Hybrid)

Core States Group; Kent (WA); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team wellness challenges

Free virtual gym app

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Core States Group is seeking an experienced Permitting & Regulatory Compliance Specialist III for the hybrid Kent, WA office. You will lead a team of permitting professionals and be accountable for performance, workload management, and overall program delivery.

You will oversee project execution, manage client relationships, and drive continuous improvement of permitting processes while maintaining approval-ready, high-quality work. This role blends leadership with hands-on permitting expertise.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree in relevant field preferred.
• 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).
• Demonstrates effective utilization and billable performance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong project and time management skills (client-facing).

Responsibilities

• Oversee project execution to ensure consistency, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of permitting specialists and ensure timely delivery across the portfolio.
• Assign, prioritize, and balance workload across team members.
• Establish performance expectations, deadlines, and quality standards with strong client satisfaction.
• Maintain and improve quality standards and reduce rework.
• 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 for continuous improvement.
• Provide support for regulatory compliance program tasks and major client deliverables.
• Monitor team performance and provide coaching and development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Permitting knowledge

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (preferred)

High school diploma or equivalent (required)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Core States Group is seeking an experienced Permitting & Regulatory Compliance Specialist III for the hybrid Kent, WA office. You will lead a team of permitting professionals and be accountable for performance, workload management, and overall program delivery.

You will oversee project execution, manage client relationships, and drive continuous improvement of permitting processes while maintaining approval-ready, high-quality work. This role blends leadership with hands-on permitting expertise.