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The Permit Manager will be responsible for leading end-to-end permitting operations for commercial construction projects across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring timely approvals and regulatory compliance with FAA, TSA and local airport authorities.
Job Responsibility:
Ensure adherence to airport-specific safety and security protocols, including badging, escort requirements, and restricted area access
Develop and maintain a national permitting roadmap, including timelines, jurisdictional requirements, and agency contacts
Create efficiencies in permitting process to accelerate schedules but deploying strategies such as combining permits
Coordinate with project managers, architects, engineers, and legal teams to compile and submit complete permit packages
Track and manage permit status using centralized dashboards and reporting tools
proactively resolve delays or rejections
Build and lead a small permitting team, scaling capacity as project volume increases
establish SOPs and training protocols
Maintain strong relationships with local, state, and federal permitting authorities, including FAA, DOT, and municipal agencies
Monitor changes in building codes, zoning laws, and environmental regulations that may impact project delivery
Support site selection and pre-construction planning by advising on permitting feasibility and risk
Ensure documentation accuracy and retention, including stamped plans, approvals, and correspondence logs
Report regularly to senior leadership on permitting progress, risks, and mitigation strategies
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in construction management, civil engineering, or public administration
5 years' Experience in permitting construction work
PMP certification
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication, reporting, and stakeholder-management skills
Proficiency with project management tools and standard office software