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Regulatory Permitting Manager

Anchorage, AK · On-site

Regulatory Permitting Manager Pay Status : Full-Time Salary FLSA Status : Exempt Location : Anchorage, AK About Fairweather Science Fairweather Science, LLC (FWS) is a trusted service provider in ...

Hawk Group

Alaska Regulatory Lead

Anchorage, AK · On-site

Lead the development and execution of the project permitting strategy. * Manage contracted environmental consulting firm to successfully complete all elements of the FERC certificate process

E&E Foods Inc.

Plant Manager

Kenai, AK · On-site

$100K - $140K/yr

The Plant Manager holds full accountability for the day-to-day operation of the facility, including ... Hold responsibility for facility licensing and permitting, including timely renewals and inspection ...

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How much do permitting manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for permitting manager in Alaska is $112,622.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $122,800.00 and $125,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a permitting manager do?

A Permitting Manager oversees the process of obtaining necessary permits and approvals for construction, development, or operational projects. They ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, coordinate with regulatory agencies, and manage documentation. Their role involves working with project teams to avoid delays and address permitting challenges efficiently.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a permitting manager?

A Permitting Manager requires strong project management skills, knowledge of regulatory frameworks, and experience in permitting processes for industries such as construction, energy, or land development, usually backed by a relevant degree. Familiarity with permitting software, GIS systems, and document management tools—as well as certifications like PMP or Certified Permitting Specialist—are often important. Outstanding negotiation, problem-solving, and communication skills help a Permitting Manager effectively navigate regulatory agencies and ensure stakeholder alignment. These competencies are crucial for efficiently securing permits, mitigating project risks, and maintaining compliance with applicable laws and timelines.

What are the main challenges faced by a permitting manager, and how are they typically addressed?

One of the main challenges Permitting Managers face is navigating complex and changing regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions, which can impact project timelines. To address this, they often build strong relationships with local authorities and regulatory agencies, stay updated on legal changes, and leverage robust tracking tools for real-time permit status updates. Additionally, they collaborate closely with internal project teams, legal counsel, and external consultants to ensure all documentation is complete and submitted on time. This proactive, communicative approach helps anticipate issues and keep projects on schedule.

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Infographic showing various Permitting Manager job openings in Alaska as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 19% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $112,622 per year, or $54.1 per hour.

Regulatory Permitting Manager

Anchorage, AK • On-site

Doyon Limited
Oil and Gas Extraction • 1 - 5K employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

Overview
Regulatory Permitting Manager
The Regulatory Permitting Manager is an experienced, motivated, and resourceful individual that develops reliable and efficient strategies focused on complex regulatory and permitting efforts on a variety of projects nationally, with a focus in Alaska. This position will also provide leadership and direction to team members in executing and delivering sound science attributes associated with the regulatory landscape.
About Fairweather Science
Fairweather Science, LLC (FWS) is a trusted service provider in Alaska, delivering specialized solutions in remote and Arctic environments as well as nationally. Our mission is to support operations with safety, integrity, and excellence. We offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment, ensuring our employees are equipped with the tools and support needed for success.
Why You Should Work for Us
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Supportive and collaborative work culture
  • Continue to build our excellent reputation for quality work and fit-for-purpose regulatory solutions for our clients
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth
  • Commitment to employee safety and well-being

Total Rewards & Benefits
  • Medical Coverage: Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) plans, including medical, dental, and vision
  • Retirement Plan: 401(k) up to 4% company match.
  • Insurance: Short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and voluntary supplemental coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free counseling and support services
  • Paid Holidays: Observance of major federal holidays
  • Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and dependent care options

Essential Duties
  • Business Development - Identify Business Opportunities to provide regulatory, permitting and compliance services to clients in Alaska with the potential to expand to other parts of the US. Lead Business Development by identifying clients and aiding in securing contracts to provide support and solutions for a wide variety of industry, agency, and corporate clients.
  • Portfolio Management - Lead the Regulatory and Permitting business practice. Manage clients, projects, and technical staff and provide regular reporting on portfolio and project performance.
  • Provide Regulatory Permitting Subject Matter Expertise - Analyze requirements of Federal, State and Local governments to develop a comprehensive regulatory strategy to obtain timely, useable and fit for purpose permits in support of critical projects. Develop a plan including a stakeholder map to enable the efficient execution of a successful regulatory process. Identify the correct resources and develop and manage personnel effectively. Maintain strong communications and collaboration with clients, regulatory bodies and stakeholders.
  • Deliver high-quality support for clients to enable their success by providing timely permits along with appropriate compliance guidelines:
    • Prepare/oversee permit applications incorporating best management practices.
    • Manage and develop technical staff to support permitting and compliance projects.
    • Manage projects from inception through completion including proposal writing, budget tracking, regular project reporting, and project closeout.
    • Coordinate document revisions, including agency review comments, senior review comments, and author edits.
    • Define project success criteria and disseminate to involved parties throughout project life cycle.
    • Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
    • Work closely with clients, regulators, and staff to determine timing and content for permit applications and ensure that projects are completed in compliance with applicable regulations or client expectations.
    • Effective and professional communication with clients, team members, and regulators.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
  • Must be self-directed and motivated and will rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and objectives with limited to no oversight.
  • Must be safety conscious at all times.
  • Must have proven track record of meeting deadlines and executing projects according to agreed schedule.
  • Must have working knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures and be proficient in working with environmental permits and regulations.
  • Detail oriented.
  • Strong critical thinking skills.
  • Computer knowledge and efficiency.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing.
  • Demonstrate proactive problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to maintain organization in a changing environment.
  • Exhibits initiative, responsibility and flexibility.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Must have demonstrated ability to build rapport and resolve complex natural resource issues.
  • Candidates will possess the ability and interest to contribute to other environmental practice areas.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Must possess a BS in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, Ecology, or related field.
  • Must have a minimum 10 years of experience in environmental, permitting, regulatory and compliance work with progressive responsibilities leading to subject matter expertise.
  • Must have a minimum of 10 years of Alaska Experience.
  • Must have Oil and Gas, Mining, and Construction permitting experience.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license.

Working Conditions:
  • Office based position located in Anchorage, Alaska.
  • Full-time position with regular business hours; availability for overtime based on project timelines and international clients necessary.

Compensation:
  • Determined on employment based on skills and experience.
  • Range: $120,000 - $160,000 per year

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The majority of work takes place in a professional office environment with a diverse group of individuals, each with distinct roles, personalities, and skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is generally sedentary, requiring routine walking, standing, bending, and carrying items weighing up to fifty pounds. [Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions]
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: It is Fairweather's business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
PREFERENCE STATEMENT: Fairweather is a Doyon company. As such, it grants preference to qualified Doyon Shareholders first and, second, to qualified shareholders of other Alaska Native corporations that grant a similar preference, in all phases of employment and training, including, but not limited to, hiring, promotion, layoff, transfer, and training.
Fairweather is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments
A review of this position has excluded marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills or abilities.
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.

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