Manages permitting and regulatory compliance projects from application through approval. Responsibilities include preparing permit applications, responding to agency comments, interpreting regulations, tracking deadlines, coordinating with clients and internal disciplines, mitigating risks, maintaining agency relationships, reviewing junior staff work, and improving processes. The role requires specialized retail petroleum and underground storage tank permitting experience, with air quality permitting experience preferred.
At Core States Group, the work you do matters to the clients we serve, the communities we support, and the teams who rely on one another to deliver with excellence. Our Cause is powerful: to create a world where all environments improve everyday life.
Why Professionals Choose Core States Group
Here’s what you can expect:
- VALUES-DRIVEN CULTURE – A workplace rooted in Integrity, Service, Inclusion, Excellence, and Innovation. Our Core Values guide how we work, how we treat each other, and how we show up for our clients every day.
- COMPENSATION – Competitive wages and bonus programs, including professional licensure bonuses.
- RETIREMENT – A strong 401(k) match, with immediate vesting, to help you invest in your future and build your retirement savings with confidence.
- HEALTHCARE – Competitive health benefits including HSA with employer contribution, life insurance options, and supplemental coverage options, giving you the flexibility to select the coverage that best fits your needs and lifestyle.
- VACATION – Generous PTO to help you recharge, relax, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- PERKS – Team wellness challenges, free virtual gym app, wholesale club membership reimbursement, employee recognition programs, paid parental leave and much more!
- FLEXIBLE WORK ENVIRONMENT – A flexible work environment that empowers you to do your best work, whether you’re in the office, working remotely, or blending both to support your responsibilities.
- TUITION REIMBURSEMENT – support your growth with tuition reimbursement to help advance your education and professional development.
Summary of the Role
We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Permitting & Regulatory Compliance Specialist II to join our growing team. In this role you will independently manage a defined caseload of permitting and compliance projects, owning delivery from application through approval. You'll be accountable for project execution, client communication, and regulatory outcomes, operating with minimal supervision and serving as the primary point of contact for assigned projects.Responsibilities
- Own and manage a defined caseload portfolio of permitting and compliance projects from initiation through approval. (e.g., 8–15+ active projects depending on complexity).
- Serve as the primary liaison between clients, agencies, and internal teams.
- Prepare, review, and submit complete and accurate permit applications.
- Analyze and respond to agency comments with clear, technically sound responses and monitor project timelines and ensure all deadlines are met.
- Identify risks early and implement solutions to keep projects on track.
- Conduct regulatory analysis and interpret applicable requirements as well as coordinate across disciplines (engineering, design, environmental, etc.).
- Maintain proactive communication with clients regarding status, risks, and outcomes.
- Achieve strong client satisfaction (minimal escalations, positive feedback) and build & maintain relationships with regulatory agencies and stakeholders.
- Delegate defined tasks to Level I staff and provide clear direction as well as review junior staff work for quality and completeness.
- Contribute to process improvements and documentation of best practices.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
We’re looking for talented professionals who are eager to help lead and grow a team, while contributing to high-quality, meaningful work. If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you. The following qualifications will help you succeed in this role:- High school diploma or equivalent required
- 4–6+ years of relevant experience in permitting, compliance, or related fields, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience in architecture, planning, real estate, engineering, construction, government, or related field
- Must have Retail petroleum / Underground Storage Tank experience (* candidates without this experience will not be considered)
- Air quality permitting experience (strong plus)
- Demonstrates effective utilization and billable performance
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Strong project and time management skills (client-facing).
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to identify practical uses for company-approved AI tools to improve team processes, support better decisions, and increase efficiency
- Demonstrated ability to review AI-generated content for accuracy, protect confidential information, and remain responsible for the final work product
Work Location
This can be a hybrid position based out of any Core States Group office or a remote position.Company Overview
Core States Group is an industry-leading architecture, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) firm trusted by many of the world’s most notable brands. With 26 offices across the United States and Canada, the firm delivers speed to market, cost certainty, and compelling design for national multisite programs and projects.
Established in 1999, Core States Group drives innovation and improves everyday life for countless people across several markets, including Convenience, Distributed Generation, Financial, Grocery, Housing, Industrial, Restaurants, Retail, Semiconductor, Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Infrastructure, and more.
A Note to Candidates
Please do not be concerned if you do not meet every requirement. At Core States Group, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
This position will remain open until it is filled.
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