Infrastructure Permitting Project Manager

Infrastructure Permitting Project Manager

Location: Lexington, KY

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 6 months
• Pay Rate: $50.00 $57.00 / Hour (USD)
• Travel Requirements: Willing to travel up to 15%
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

The client is seeking an experienced environmental specialist to grow their Permitting Team in their Lexington office. The position requires thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local permitting submittals associated with utility infrastructure projects in Kentucky and throughout the Midwest (IL, WI, MI, MN, IN, OH, PA). The successful candidate will also be able to review stormwater designs, create and/or review drawing exhibits and stormwater calculations.

Key Responsibilities

General Responsibilities

• Provide superior knowledge of regulations and authorizations necessary to execute engineering and construction of utility infrastructure projects.
• Execute permitting submittals and some civil design/detailing for projects, taking direction from senior engineers/project managers.
• Lead code interpretation and communicate critical permitting triggers, processes, timelines, and strategies influencing design, schedule, reporting, or staffing.
• Maintain awareness and communicate changes in regulatory requirements and permitting.
• Build agency relationships with regulators and maintain awareness of changes in regulations.
• Coordinate development of engineering, construction, and environmental permits.
• Support engineering or environmental studies associated with permit requirements.
• Review grading plans, calculations of flow, release rates, tributary areas, sewer capacities, volume, runoff, detention, erosion control BMPs, and other site civil design elements.
• Lead meetings with clients, agencies, engineers, and construction staff to provide key permitting and civil design details for planning and field execution.
• Conduct compliance inspections including reporting and coordination with subcontractors.

Project Management Responsibilities

• Development of and accountability for scope, schedule, and budget; understand and develop contracting documents; own scope elements; drive quality, consistency, and efficiency; create and advance action on projects; delegate tasks; lead effective verbal and written communication; regularly interface with clients, regulators, subcontractors, recruits; mentor junior staff.
• Understand and manage risk that may impact project delivery associated with design-only versus EPC projects, and roles such as program manager, owner's engineer, or EPC contractor.
• Self-execute and oversee the execution of work, submittals, and approvals, effectively applying internal resources and managing external consultants.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Environmental Science or Civil Engineering or a related natural science degree from an accredited program is required.
• CPESC, a plus.

Required Experience

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience required (must show on resume).

Nice-to-Have Experience

• 10 years of experience preferred.

Required Skills

• Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local permitting submittals associated with utility infrastructure projects.
• Have a passion for permitting, stormwater design, learning, technical details, and creative thinking to support utility infrastructure projects in the Midwest.
• Willing to report to office 4 days per week.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word/Excel, PDF editing/assembling, and Google Earth.
• Familiar with ArcGIS tools; maps, applications, ability to create simple exhibits.
• Familiar with field instruments for data collection and mapping.
• Familiar with engineering plans including GAs, detail sheets, specifications, IFR, IFC, etc.
• Must embrace safety as a primary objective of all elements of work.
• Client-focused with superb analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Driving required (MVR check applies).
• Willing to travel up to 15%.
• Willing to report to office 4 days per week.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

Infrastructure Engineering Firm We design and build essential infrastructure for cities. Our commitment to safety and quality has driven our success since 1898. Join our team and contribute to building a thriving society.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

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