Lead Development Permitting Manager
Avangrid
Job Info
The base salary for this position is dependent upon experience and location:
LOCATION: OR and IL : $128,833.00 to $161,042.00
Boston, MA: $148,159.00 to $185,199.00
Work Type: Remote
Responsibilities
- Manage interactions with permitting agencies, implement permit conditions for Key Discretionary Permit and all other federal, state, and local environmental permits including jurisdictional waters permits, endangered species permits, eagle permits, cultural resources review, as required for successful project construction.
- Create, review, and evaluate schedules, budgets and consultant requirements to implement permitting, environmental risk management, and compliance on projects.
- Manage to existing budget estimates for projects.
- Select, manage, coordinate, and lead consultants used for environmental and permit support.
- Coordinate activities within the Company (GIS, development, engineering, and operations) and with outside consultants to achieve all regulatory, siting, and environmental requirements and approvals needed to achieve project regulatory compliance, guidance and policy adherence, and Company objectives.
- Develop and execute strategies for monitoring contractor permitting obligations, permit compliance and stakeholder engagement.
- Provide regular input to Sr. Management on permit compliance and stakeholder engagement processes effectiveness across the portfolio.
- Participate in process interface with the construction contractors to ensure permitting obligations are adequately considered through the course of detailed engineering design and construction.
- Oversee permitting efforts for amendments and modifications during construction.
- Represent Avangrid as main Point of Contact with agencies, and other stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Biology, Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Business or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 5 years of experience in project permitting and environmental compliance or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated problem solving, negotiating and oral and written communication skills.
- Domestic travel required (anticipated 50%).
- Working knowledge of Windows-based business software applications, including Word, Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Biology, Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Business, or comparable degree.
- Previous management experience, project management training or technical training on environmental matters.
- Knowledgeable of relevant state and federal permitting and wildlife regulations including but not limited to Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act
- Experience and knowledge of environmental permitting regulations for complex renewable energy projects.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a medical Fit for Duty exam, background check, references, drug screen, verification of legal right to work in the U.S., and in some cases, a credit check. A credit check will be administered when a prospective employee will be working in Finance, Accounting, Treasury or where duties may involve handling of funds, accounts, or cash. A Motor Vehicle (MVR) check will be administered when a prospective employee will be regularly using a company vehicle.
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Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country
AVANGRID's employment practices and policies are geared to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. At AVANGRID we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at careers@avangrid.com
Job Posting End Date:
September-27-2024
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