Operations Manager-Permitting
Buffalo, WY, 82834All locationsBuffalo, WY, 82834San Francisco, CA, 94109Sundance, WY, 82729Glenrock, WY, 82637Wheatland, WY, 82201Douglass, WY, 82633Apache Junction, AZ, 85119Colorado Springs, CO, 80903Aurora, CO, 80012Lakewood, CO, 80226Fort Collins, CO, 80521Folsom, CA, 95630Rocklin, CA, 95677Roseville, CA, 95678Davis, CA, 95618Elk Grove, CA, 95758Rancho Cordova, CA, 95670Carmichael, CA, 95608Sanger, CA, 93657Madera, CA, 93637 On-site
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About the role
a Permitting Operations Manager who is accountable for the overall strategy, execution, and performance of the Permitting function. This role leads end‑to‑end permitting operations across multiple projects and customers, ensuring permit packages are accurate, compliant, timely, and financially sound. The Manager owns departmental workflows, capacity planning, subcontractor strategy, quality controls, and performance outcomes while serving as a key partner to Engineering, Operations, Business Development, and customers. This position is responsible for building a scalable, data driven permitting organization that supports both current delivery and long-term growth objectives.
What you'll bring
- 6+ years of progressive leadership experience in permitting operations across DOT, railroad, utilities, municipal, or similar environments.
- Deep understanding of production‑based permitting workflows from design intake to approval.
- Working knowledge of aerial and underground utility design and construction principles.
- Proven ability to lead managers, teams, and subcontractors in fast‑paced, high‑volume environments.
- Demonstrated success driving accountability, performance improvement, and change.
- Strong proficiency in Dynamics 365 or comparable enterprise workflow systems.
- Experience leveraging Power BI, Excel, or similar tools to monitor KPIs, capacity, quality, and financial performance.
- Strong leadership qualities to motivate, direct, and support survey crew members.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software.
- Ability to embrace corporate values, understand the company mission, and exemplify CCI leadership behaviors.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
- must be able to work outside normal business hours when required.