Strategic Permitting & Government Relations Manager

Cuhaci Peterson®; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cuhaci Peterson® seeks a Manager of Permitting Services to oversee the Permitting Department and coordinate with the project team on processing permits for various projects in Orlando, FL. A Bachelor’s degree or 10–12 years in a professional architectural/engineering firm, plus strong leadership and communication skills, are required.

The role includes managing, training and leading the Permitting team, monitoring state and local regulations, and representing the company with regulatory agencies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 10–12 years in a professional architectural/engineering firm.
• Experience in government affairs is required.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement a comprehensive government relations program that includes state and local government relations.
• Monitors and provides advice on state legislation and regulation that could impact CP.
• Work with senior management to increase CP’s visibility with elected officials, regulatory agencies, and their staff.
• Participate and represent CP in various trade associations such as Build Point, ICSC and other related organizations (i.e., career fairs)
• Oversees the processing of permits, projects, reports and correspondences with regulatory agencies and personnel at the local, state and federal level, assuring that all processes and procedures are documented and adhere to regulations.
• May be responsible for creating and issuing reports necessary for permitting operations with the company.
• Oversees processing of permits with the Federal, State, and local regulatory agencies.
• Generates decisions on projects, regarding budgets and personnel.
• Directs staff according to timeline and priority of projects.
• Manage, train and lead Permitting team
• Addresses all questions and correspondences dealing with specific permits and projects.
• Meets with clients regarding all issues of the permit process.
• Creates reports needed to comply with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
• Collects and reviews all plans, permits, and reports before sending them to agencies.
• Represents company in in-house and outside meetings with agencies, vendors, clients, and industry personnel.
• Attends meetings with different agencies and personnel with the purpose of expediting permit process.
• Manages the progress of securing permits for projects.
• Prioritizes projects in regard to timeline and budget.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Public speaking

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Cuhaci Peterson® seeks a Manager of Permitting Services to oversee the Permitting Department and coordinate with the project team on processing permits for various projects in Orlando, FL. A Bachelor’s degree or 10–12 years in a professional architectural/engineering firm, plus strong leadership and communication skills, are required.

The role includes managing, training and leading the Permitting team, monitoring state and local regulations, and representing the company with regulatory agencies