Senior Permitting & Regulatory Manager

Sound Transit; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Long-Term Disability

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

ORCA card

Job summary

Sound Transit in Seattle is seeking an experienced regulatory code compliance leader to manage the agency’s permitting framework for the capital program, facilities, and transit services across a multi-jurisdictional environment. This role shapes policy, reviews codes, and drives timely approvals, with significant impact on project scope, schedule, and budget.

You will mentor and lead project managers, coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies, negotiate essential agreements, manage

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of progressive experience in regulatory processes for construction, land use, and environmental regulation.
• Three years of leadership, budgetary, planning and workforce management experience.
• Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal codes, permits, and environmental requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the corridor permitting project management team and coordinate with agencies, consultants, and contractors.
• Develop and implement regulatory strategies and permitting processes for capital projects.
• Manage staff, budgets, schedules, and consultant contracts; ensure on-time delivery.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to advance project objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Stakeholder management

Code/permit knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, Public Policy, or closely related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sound Transit in Seattle is seeking an experienced regulatory code compliance leader to manage the agency’s permitting framework for the capital program, facilities, and transit services across a multi-jurisdictional environment. This role shapes policy, reviews codes, and drives timely approvals, with significant impact on project scope, schedule, and budget.

You will mentor and lead project managers, coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies, negotiate essential agreements, manage