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REGULATORY COMPLIANCE MANAGER/PERMITTING MANAGER - CAPITAL PROJECT LEAD, Permits
Transform your career by leading the regulatory and permitting strategy for a landmark, multi-billion-dollar GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.
As the Regulatory Compliance/Permit Manager (Capital Project Lead) you will act as the Owner’s primary interface with governmental bodies, regulatory agencies, and external stakeholders. Working alongside a leading EPC firm , you will establish project governance, mitigate external risks, and ensure this massive capital project moves seamlessly from construction to operational success.
Why This Role Matters
This isn't just a standard compliance job; it is a high-visibility, strategic leadership position. You will shape the community engagement and regulatory roadmap for one of the largest life sciences manufacturing developments in the country, ensuring long-term GMP compliance and startup readiness.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Governance: Establish and manage permitting schedules, tracking systems, and governance processes to hit critical project milestones.
- Stakeholder Interface: Serve as the main point of contact between the Client, regulatory agencies, utility providers, and local community organizations.
- Environmental & Regulatory Oversight: Lead approvals for air, stormwater, wastewater, and hazardous materials permits, ensuring integration with engineering and construction teams.
- Risk Mitigation: Monitor shifting regulatory policies, identify potential project bottlenecks, and execute recovery plans to keep construction on schedule.
- Vendor & Team Leadership: Direct and evaluate the performance of specialized permitting consultants, PR firms, and environmental support contractors.
- Social License to Operate: Direct community outreach and public relations initiatives to foster positive local relationships.
Position Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Construction Management, Public Policy, Communications, or a related field.
- Mega-Project Experience: Minimum of 10+ years managing permitting, environmental compliance, or stakeholder engagement on major capital projects—specifically those exceeding $500M Total Installed Cost (TIC).
- Industry Leadership: Proven track record leading regulatory affairs and infrastructure delivery teams, with a deep understanding of engineering governance and design management.
- Vendor Management: Demonstrated experience directing external consultants and approving complex regulatory deliverables.
