Permitting Coordinator / Entitlements Specialist
A top-five cloud provider building multi-gigawatt campuses across North America.
Location
Richmond, VA
Engagement
Direct hire
Work mode
on site
Salary
$82k–$123k/yr
Travel
0%
Clearance
Not required
About this role
We are looking for a Permitting Coordinator/Entitlements Specialist to manage the permitting process for data center developments.
You will navigate complex regulatory requirements, coordinate with government agencies, and ensure timely permit approvals. This role is critical to keeping projects on schedule, often managing permits for developments with values exceeding $500 million.
Join a team working on high-profile infrastructure projects, interfacing with planning departments, utilities, and regulatory agencies across multiple jurisdictions.
What you'll do
- Manage permit application processes
- Coordinate with regulatory agencies
- Track permit status and requirements
- Support entitlement and zoning applications
- Prepare public hearing materials
- Maintain permit documentation
What you'll bring
- 5+ years of permitting or entitlements experience
- Experience with large-scale industrial projects
- Strong relationships with permitting agencies
- Knowledge of zoning and land use regulations
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Understanding of environmental permitting
Preferred qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Planning, Engineering, or related field
- Experience with data center or industrial developments
- Knowledge of CEQA/NEPA processes
- Strong project management skills
Certifications typically required
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