Operations Permitting Manager Operations Permitting Manager Operations Permitting Manager

Volkswagen AG

8d•$106,400 - $212,900

About The Position

Electrify America is committed to revolutionizing the way people charge. As the country's largest open DC fast charging network, Electrify America is actively contributing to electrifying mobility today and building a more sustainable future. At Electrify America, we value innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to sustainability. We strive to establish a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees can develop personally and professionally. As a team member at this rapidly growing company, you can work on state-of-the-art technology and join a team making a significant impact in the world. If you're interested in joining a dynamic, innovative company, Electrify America is a place where you can learn, grow, and make a difference! Brief Role DescriptionThe Ops Permitting Manager leads Electrify America’s permitting strategy by providing technical, regulatory, and organizational leadership across all stages of the permitting lifecycle. This role is responsible for establishing, tracking, and reporting monthly and quarterly permitting KPIs for both Design-Build (DB) Partners and the EA Construction team to ensure that site development progresses at a predictable and steady pace from initial drawing creation through permit submission, review, and approval. Leveraging a deep technical understanding of permitting workflows, jurisdictional requirements, engineering plan review processes, and utility-related permitting dependencies, the Ops Permitting Manager will identify risks, delays, and bottlenecks early and implement proactive mitigation strategies. They will coordinate closely with DB Partners, the EA Design and Construction teams, and the Project Management Office (PMO) to ensure all permitting packages meet jurisdictional standards and align with Electrify America’s deployment schedule. This role also serves as a key escalation point for permitting challenges nationwide. The Ops Permitting Manager partners closely with the Government Affairs team to escalate permitting delays, resolve regulatory barriers, and engage with Authority Having Jurisdictions (AHJs) to ensure timely review and approval of plans. The individual will intervene directly with permitting departments, inspectors, plan reviewers, and regional authorities when schedules require executive-level attention. They will prepare executive summaries for EA leadership outlining permitting progress, schedule risk, jurisdictional issues, and recommended escalation pathways. The Ops Permitting Manager plays an essential cross-functional role within the organization by supporting site readiness, improving national permitting consistency, and ensuring that permitting performance aligns with EA’s broader deployment strategy across the United States.

Requirements

7 - 10 years’ experience in site development project management and permit coordination.
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, policy, or equivalent work experience
Expert-level permit management and program management skills
Expert-level schedule tracking skills
Expert level comprehension of local, state, and federal policies
Highly capable communication skills – interpersonal, oral and written
Strategic and ability to think creatively
Experienced leadership and management skills
Analytical and conceptual thinking – using logic and reason, creative and strategic
Integration – joining people, processes or systems
Influencing and negotiation skills
Problem solving
Autonomy and initiative
Computer savvy – skilled in the use of software
Working knowledge navigating regulatory agencies and general permitting processes
Experience successfully navigating discretionary land use actions and other site entitlements
Experience in growing teams
Experience in vendor management
Demonstrated history of successful permit expediting in major U.S metros
Understand and interpret design drawings
Knowledge and understanding of evolving laws and compliance standards for EV charging sites
Knowledge and ability to apply and interpret complex regulations to projects
Ability to communicate and translate technical requirements into actionable steps for non-experts
Provides support to operational areas as it is related to permitting interconnection
Project management across all phases of the project lifecycle, especially from drawing creation to permit approval
Demonstrated ability to track, escalate and manage risks & issues
Previous experience working with local, state, and federal level authorities with general permitting processes
Extensive knowledge of permit requirements for infrastructure as it related to EV charging and related equipment
Understanding of EV Charging ecosystem (manufacturers, installation companies, and related utilities and agencies)
Ability to maintain meticulous records and attention to detail when reviewing applications for accuracy and completeness

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental science, or construction management
Experience permitting EV chargers, battery energy storage systems (BESS) in U.S
Experience permitting commercial developments in southern California, east coast, or major metros of U.S.
Experience permitting commercial retail uses with drive-thrus, gas stations, or other entitlements (e.g., QSR)
Certified permitting specialist or industry-specific compliance certifications
PMP Certification

Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of permitting strategy, planning and operations for Electrify America’s growing national network and commercial projects
Act as a source of expertise on all permit related processes including planning, application, design, construction and entitlements.
Develop relationships with senior management at regulatory and compliance agencies at the local, state, and federal levels. Lead regular meetings, calls and business reviews with design-build third parties to ensure timely processing of all Electrify America sites and services.
Prepare executive summaries for Electrify America’s leadership on permitting processes, schedules and key concerns for escalation to executives.
Act as a subject matter expert by interpreting and enacting permit requirements and processes accurately and clearly for the company and acting as a key representative within the broader industry
Manage ongoing permit-related operations of Electrify America charging sites including acting as primary contact between developers, contractors, and government agencies.
Lead central coordination between all major regulatory authorities and the Site Development and Construction field team.
Coordinate cross-functionally with Government Affair’s and Energy Product teams to expedite approvals, establish schedules, and identify key concerns for escalation.
Arrange and attend meetings with AHJ staff
Develop training materials for Project Management staff to use for the successful communication of project scope to AHJ staff
Maintain detailed records of permits, inspections, and approvals
Support development initiatives by ensuring timely permit approvals and providing guidance to project managers on compliance risks
Support the successful transition of approved sites to the construction strategy operations team for ongoing management and development initiative.