Permitting Project Manager

Insight Global is seeking a Permitting Project Manager to support large-scale utility infrastructure programs, with a strong focus on permitting strategy, execution, and cross-functional coordination. This individual will lead the end-to-end permitting lifecycle, working closely with engineering, construction, and regulatory stakeholders to ensure timely and compliant project delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead and manage the full permitting lifecycle across multiple concurrent utility projects (distribution, transmission, or renewable energy).
• Develop and maintain permitting schedules, ensuring alignment with broader project timelines and milestones.
• Coordinate with internal teams (engineering, construction, project controls) to define permitting requirements and proactively mitigate risks.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the organization and external regulatory agencies, municipalities, and jurisdictional authorities.
• Oversee preparation, submission, and tracking of permit applications, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Monitor permit status, identify potential delays, and drive solutions to maintain project timelines.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations, including ROW, environmental, and construction permitting requirements.
• Lead cross-functional meetings with stakeholders, providing regular updates on permitting progress, risks, and key decisions.
• Support issue resolution related to permitting constraints, regulatory changes, or stakeholder concerns.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all permits, approvals, and regulatory communications.
• Identify process improvement opportunities to streamline permitting workflows and enhance efficiency.

$55-60/HR

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Required Skills & Experience
• 5+ year of hands-on experience within utilities permitting.
• 2+ years of Project Management within the utilities industry
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Experience leading a team
• Experience working with stake holders and cross divisional teams


Nice to Have Skills & Experience
• Experience with engineering or communicating with engineering team


Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.