Construction Permitting Manager

Signal Energy

Construction Permitting Manager leading permitting strategy and execution for utility-scale solar and energy storage projects. Ensuring required approvals are secured for safe and compliant project mobilization and construction.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead permitting efforts across a portfolio of utility-scale solar and storage projects, from early planning through construction start and project closeout.
Develop permitting schedules, identify critical path approvals, and proactively manage risks that could affect mobilization or construction milestones.
Oversee preparation, submission, tracking, and maintenance of permits, licenses, and regulatory documentation across local, county, state, and federal jurisdictions.
Coordinate with AHJs, utility companies, environmental agencies, inspectors, and internal stakeholders to secure timely approvals.
Manage permitting activities tied to solar EPC delivery, including interconnection applications, road-use permits, SWPPP documentation, environmental permits, and county or site development approvals.
Lead and develop permitting team members and external partners while improving processes, templates, and reporting tools for scale and consistency.
Communicate permitting status, schedule impacts, and mitigation plans to senior leadership and project teams.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Planning, Environmental Science, Business, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
6+ years of experience in permitting, construction, project development, or related infrastructure roles, including leadership responsibility.
Experience supporting large-scale energy or infrastructure projects, with utility-scale solar, energy storage, transmission, or substations strongly preferred.
Strong knowledge of permitting processes, land-use and zoning requirements, environmental compliance, and utility coordination.
Ability to manage multiple projects, balance competing deadlines, and solve complex approval issues in a fast-paced EPC environment.
Strong communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills.
Direct experience working with AHJs, utilities, and environmental or regulatory agencies on large capital projects preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Hard Skills & Tools

permittingconstruction managementproject developmentenvironmental complianceland-use requirementszoning requirementsutility coordinationEPC deliveryinterconnection applicationsSWPPP documentation

Soft Skills

communicationorganizationstakeholder managementleadershiprisk managementproblem-solvingtime managementteam developmentprocess improvementreporting

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Construction ManagementBachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in PlanningBachelor’s degree in Environmental ScienceBachelor’s degree in Business