Mgr Permitting

Job description

At Williams, we’re powering a cleaner, more connected future, and that starts with you. Here, your work fuels communities, drives innovation, and helps deliver reliable energy the world depends on. Join a Fortune 500 team that invests in your growth, values your contributions, and challenges you to make a lasting impact every day.
The Permitting Manager provides leadership, mentorship, and strategic direction to a team of environmental professionals supporting capital expansion and tactical projects. This role is responsible for l eading environmental permitting efforts for complex projects, including FERC-regulated expansions, while partnering with Operations, Engineering Services, regulatory agencies, and business stakeholders to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient project execution. The successful candidate will champion environmental stewardship, develop high-performing teams, and drive continuous improvement across permitting and compliance programs.
Responsibilities/Expectations
• Lead environmental permitting strategies, processes, and team accountability for FERC-regulated expansion projects
• Manage work allocation, methods, and procedures to ensure permitting activities effectively support Operations and Engineering Services objectives.
• Align permitting team priorities and performance with business goals and project delivery expectations.
• Develop and deliver environmental permitting and compliance training for internal and external business partners.
• Lead, support, and participate in investigations related to project environmental incidents and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate internal and contractor resources to support permitting requirements and construction compliance activities.
• Provide technical expertise and interpretation of environmental regulations, policies, and procedures to project teams and business partners.
• Serve as a key resource on environmental permitting requirements, including FERC and NEPA processes, and provide guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies to support permitting and compliance objectives.
• Collaborate with permitting and compliance teams to establish key performance indicators and promote continuous process improvement.
• Develop, coach, and lead high-performing teams that foster collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Years of Experience
• Required: Bachelor's degree in engineering, or related field; a minimum six (6) years’ in the energy industry including a minimum of five (5) years’ supervisory/management experience.
• Preferred: License or certification in engineering, project management or environmental field.

Other Requirements
• Demonstrates excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, with a strong commitment to safety.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and PC skills.
• Broad knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Experience with the NEPA review process under FERC or other federal agencies.
• Experience interacting with federal, state, and local officials regarding permitting and compliance matters.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with and influence senior leaders and key stakeholders.

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• Strong pay plus an annual incentive program
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with options that fit your life, not the other way around
• 401(k) with company match and an annual company contribution
• Paid time off, including company and floating holidays
• Paid parental leave (up to six weeks per parent), plus fertility and adoption support
• Advanced AI tools and resources to help level up and work smarter
• Clear paths to grow your career, with a strong culture of promoting from within
• Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education
• HSA and FSA options
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Domestic partner benefits
• Employee resource groups, wellness support, paid volunteer time, and company matching for causes you care about

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