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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Permits Coordinator to join our team! In this role you will get to play a vital role in ensuring that construction activities progress in compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.
This role is ideal for a candidate early in their career who is highly organized, communicative, and eager to gain experience on a large, complex airport infrastructure project.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Maintain a comprehensive log of all required permits, approvals, and no-objection certificates (NOCs) across the project lifecycle.
• Track submission dates, approval timelines, and expiration dates to ensure timely renewals and re-submissions.
• Assist in the preparation and submission of permit applications by gathering required documents, drawings, and technical information.
• Liaise with engineering and construction teams to ensure permit requests align with design and execution requirements.
• Interface with local authorities, municipalities, and regulatory bodies to follow up on permit status and resolve any queries or rejections.
• Participate in meetings and site inspections with permitting agencies as needed.
• Ensure that construction and infrastructure works are carried out in compliance with all relevant permits and regulatory conditions.
• Report non-compliance risks and support mitigation planning in coordination with site teams.
• Provide regular updates to project teams on permit statuses and outstanding approvals.
• Assist in compiling reports, trackers, and compliance summaries for internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain organized records of all permits, approvals, correspondence, and related documentation.
• Ensure that permit-related documents are stored in the appropriate document control system.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• 2 years of experience in permitting, regulatory compliance, or construction coordination on infrastructure or civil projects.
• Familiarity with construction permitting processes, especially in infrastructure or airport environments.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with authorities and project teams.
• Basic understanding of construction drawings and project schedules.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with document control platforms (e.g., Aconex) is a plus.
• Experience working with government entities or regulatory agencies in the GCC.
• Prior experience in airport or transportation infrastructure projects.
• Understanding of environmental, utility, and health & safety permits.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple permits simultaneously.
• Familiarity with GIS or permitting software tools is a plus.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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