Massachusetts Green Jobs

Permitting Manager

Date: Nov 18, 2024

Location:

Burlington, MA, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 106017

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Why Black and Veatch

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life.

At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use. 

Black & Veatch prides itself on the support of our employees and providing flexibility to make the things that are most important to you, a priority.  This is why we offer our professionals, located near an office, the option of a Hybrid work environment.  Our hybrid work approach allows our employees to work two days a week from other locations outside of the office. This role will be hybrid working in our Burlington, MA office. #LI-MK1

The Opportunity

In this role as the Permitting Manager, you will have the opportunity to:

• Provide guidance and self-perform capabilities on large-scale Program(s) within a specific area of proficiency. Tasks may involve leading a sub-group within a program (related to a particular Task), as well as self-perform activities related to same.

• Be recognized as an expert in the field with a highly specialized skill set. Have knowledge of emerging trends and influence best practices within Land Services & Acquisition.

• Be extremely proficient at preparation of candidate information reports related to leasing, permitting and land use viability.

• Prepare leases or other real estate agreements for complex projects.

• Ensure compliance to the quality and safety goals and objectives.

The Team

As part of BV Operations, your skills will be aligned to projects that support our 3 market sectors- Governments & Environment, Energy & Process Industries, and Connectivity & Commercial. In roles like Engineers, Technicians, and Skilled Specialists you will be engaged with exciting projects across the globe. From small community improvements to grand-scale Mega Projects, you will be Building a World of Difference through infrastructure growth and development while learning and focusing on your own individual development. The foundation of BV Operations provides the ability to move where your skills are needed and allows for a collaborative and innovative culture offering greater challenges and career development opportunities. 

Key Responsibilities

• May manage multiple projects of differing solution types.

• Serves as subject matter expert for related scope of work, providing guidance and mentorship to junior team members.

• Manage the schedule and deliverables in accordance with project objectives, ensuring that the land services team completes tasks on time and within budget.

• Develop and maintain project plans and schedules, identifying critical path activities and potential delays.

• Prepare and present regular status reports to senior management and/or Client, providing updates on project progress, risks, and issues.

• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements for land services projects.

• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices, participating in training and development initiatives and sharing knowledge with team members.

• Responsible for complex land entitlement negotiations or acquiring complex jurisdictional approvals.

• Identifies and mitigates project risks and issues and proactively works with project leadership to resolve.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the State and local municipalities – including MassDOT (Massachusetts Department of Transportation), MBTA (Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority), DPW (Department of Public Works), Boston Water and Sewer Commission, DCR (Department of Conservation and Recreation), local public works departments, Boston Water & Sewer Commission, etc.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, submit complex permitting applications, manage project permits as they progress through the review process, answer questions received from permitting stakeholders and communicate any project revisions to engineering leads, attend and represent project teams and clients at pre-application meetings, public hearings, community meetings and other public engagements, document and communicate any permitting conditions of approval to project teams, clients and construction contractors, support construction contractors as needed, work with construction contractors and jurisdictions to ensure all post construction permit requirements have been met and permits are closed.

• Demonstrates the ability to work independently on complex scopes of work, as well as the ability to lead and manage others in a team environment.

• Possesses excellent oral and written communications skills and has excellent problem solving and conflict resolution skills.

• As applicable, proficiency in the regulations and processes related to FERC and other state utility permits. This includes a detailed understanding of the requirements and guidelines for obtaining permits, as well as experience navigating the permitting process.

• As applicable, an understanding of the goals and objectives of energy and utility systems, as well as the construction techniques involved in implementing them. This includes knowledge of industry standards and best practices, as well as an ability to adapt to new and emerging technologies and trends. The professional should be able to apply this understanding to meet the needs of the project effectively and efficiently.

• Demonstrates advanced proficiency in reading and comprehending complex legal documents such as legal descriptions, surveys, ground leases, easements, deeds, land purchase contracts, mortgages, title policies, subordination, technical drawings, and construction permitting and zoning regulations/codes.

• Possess advanced proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word, TEAMs, Outlook, Internal and External Project Databases and GIS programs (as applicable) with ability to utilize these tools to generate and analyze data.

Minimum Qualifications

• Either 4-year degree, or equivalent work experience required. Minimum of 7 years industry experience; 2 years project lead experience.

• Experience in permitting, zoning and/or other construction and land entitlements.

• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications

As applicable, active IRWA certification (or comparable Right of Way Certification), AICP certification may be preferred. Active Real Estate License or law license may be required in certain regions.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Normal office environment. May require field work and some travel.

Salary Plan

ADM: Administrative/Business

Job Grade

005

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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.

Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.

To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.

A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

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