Senior Project Manager Energy Development Permitting

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Project Manager Energy Development Permitting in the United States.

Join a mission-driven organization delivering high-impact energy infrastructure and environmental projects that support the transition to renewable energy and long-term community resilience. In this role, you will lead complex, multi-disciplinary teams responsible for securing environmental approvals and permitting for large-scale energy generation and linear infrastructure projects. You will act as a key interface between clients, regulatory agencies, engineering teams, and environmental specialists to ensure projects progress efficiently from planning through execution. This position blends strategic project leadership with hands-on regulatory and permitting expertise in fast-paced, evolving environments. You will play a critical role in defining permitting strategies, managing compliance requirements, and ensuring alignment with project schedules and budgets. Ideal for a seasoned project manager with deep energy and environmental experience, this role offers the opportunity to directly shape essential infrastructure development across the United States.

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Accountabilities:

• Lead end-to-end project management for energy development and linear infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with environmental permitting requirements and regulatory frameworks.
• Develop and execute permitting strategies, including environmental compliance plans, permit applications, and regulatory documentation.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams including engineering, environmental specialists, land acquisition, and regulatory experts to deliver integrated project outcomes.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables while ensuring alignment with client expectations and regulatory milestones.
• Oversee QA/QC of technical deliverables and provide mentorship to improve quality, consistency, and execution across project teams.
• Engage with clients, regulators, and stakeholders to maintain strong relationships and support permitting and approval processes.
• Track environmental commitments and ensure proper implementation of permit conditions during construction and project execution phases.
• Contribute to business development efforts by supporting client relationships and identifying new project opportunities.
• Provide technical guidance on complex permitting challenges, particularly for energy and linear infrastructure projects on regulated or public lands.
• Mentor junior and mid-level staff in permitting processes, project management practices, and technical documentation.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in environmental permitting, project management, or energy infrastructure development.
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Engineering, Planning, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder energy or infrastructure projects with regulatory permitting requirements.
• Strong understanding of environmental compliance processes, including NEPA and related permitting frameworks.
• Experience working with public utilities, energy developers, or linear infrastructure projects is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage large, fast-paced project portfolios.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience working with regulatory agencies and coordinating permitting approvals across multiple jurisdictions.
• Ability to manage budgets, schedules, and project risk while maintaining high-quality deliverables.
• Business development experience, including client engagement and relationship building, is a strong plus.
• Highly organized, adaptable, and capable of working independently in a remote environment.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for project site visits and client engagements.

Benefits

• Competitive annual compensation ranging from $100,000 to $180,000, depending on experience and location.
• Remote-first work environment with flexibility across multiple U.S. locations.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Employee ownership opportunity in a mission-driven organization.
• Performance-based incentives and potential bonus eligibility.
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities.
• Exposure to high-impact renewable energy and infrastructure projects nationwide.
• Collaborative and innovation-driven culture focused on environmental and community outcomes.
• Paid time off, holidays, and additional employee wellbeing programs.

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How Jobgether works:

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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