Regulatory Compliance, Permitting & Incentives Lead - Semi-Conductor Construction
Turner & Townsend•Syracuse, NY
•$165,000 - $185,000
About The Position
The Regulatory Compliance, Permitting & Incentives Lead ensures projects comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, leads permitting strategies, and maximizes available financial incentives. The role partners with development, construction, legal, engineering, and government stakeholders to secure permits, manage regulatory requirements, minimize project risk, and capture tax credits, grants, abatements, and other incentive programs that improve project economics.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field.
- At least 7 years of experience in regulatory compliance, permitting, economic development, infrastructure, energy, real estate development, or large-scale construction projects.
- Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local permitting processes.
- Experience securing economic development incentives, tax abatements, grants, or similar funding programs.
- Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and project management skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead permitting strategy and execution for development and construction projects.
- Coordinate with regulatory agencies, municipalities, utility providers, and environmental authorities to obtain required approvals.
- Monitor and interpret regulatory changes affecting project delivery and compliance obligations.
- Develop and maintain compliance frameworks, reporting processes, and audit readiness programs.
- Identify, evaluate, and secure available incentives, including tax credits, grants, rebates, workforce incentives, and economic development programs.
- Partner with finance, legal, and project teams to ensure compliance with incentive requirements and reporting obligations.
- Assess regulatory and permitting risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Manage relationships with government agencies, consultants, and external partners.
- Support site selection by evaluating permitting complexity, regulatory constraints, and incentive opportunities.
- Prepare executive-level reporting on permitting status, compliance risks, and incentive capture performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
