Permitting Manager

Albuquerque Office – ALBUQUERQUE, NM

Job Category

Business Development

Description

Position Summary

We are seeking a Permitting (Expeditor, Specialist, Manager) who will be responsible for the research, data collection, and early submission assistance of permits for our utility-scale solar photovoltaic and energy storage projects. Involved in the process from RFP to project handover to the Operations team.

Responsibilities

• Support the Preconstruction efforts in researching all discretionary permits required to construct and operate utility-scale PV and energy storage projects.
• Investigate and outline the permitting process in varying jurisdictions, including application requirements, fees, anticipated approval timelines, required studies and the likelihood of securing the required permits.
• Prepare and implement permitting strategies, schedules and agency/public outreach efforts to minimize project cost and risk.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external consultants to verify possible outcomes have been captured.
• Perform general administrative tasks as needed.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Broad knowledge of federal, state, regional, and local permits, laws, rules, and regulations.
• Very strong written and oral communication skills are essential.
• Excellent problem solving and strategic thinking skills; ability to add value through creative input and forward-thinking.
• An extremely high level of attention to detail and a strong sense of personal responsibility and ownership of work products.
• Excellent problem solving and strategic thinking skills; ability to add value through creative input and forward-thinking.
• Strong interpersonal and team-working skills.

Requirements

• Successful track record of researching discretionary permits and approvals for solar/BESS construction projects is preferred.