Lead Permitter Q3C MN Gas Operations

Primoris Gas Operationswhich consist of companies such asQ3 Contracting ARB Primoris Distribution ServicesPrideandFuturehas over 60 years of experience working in the natural gas distribution industry. Over this time we have maintained numerous customer relationships spanning more than two decades. Providing a safe environment quality workmanship and exceptional value to our customers is the foremost focus of our operations.

Are you ready to take the RIGHT OF WAY to your next career move Join Q3 Contracting as our LEAD RIGHT OF WAY SPECIALIST and be part of the success!

We are seeking an experienced Lead Right of Way Specialist to oversee the permitting strategy regulatory compliance and cross-department coordination for utility infrastructure projects. This SENIOR role provides technical leadership mentorship and subject-matter expertise on all ROW and permitting matters. The ideal candidate has extensive utilities experience advanced GIS knowledge and strong familiarity with agency permitting requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Leadership & Oversight

• Lead the ROW permitting function for multiple concurrent utility projects.
• Provide guidance training and mentorship to ROW Specialists and project team members.
• Establish permitting strategies and proactively identify project risks or regulatory hurdles.

• Oversee complex permit submissions and negotiate approval pathways with agencies.
• Ensure all permit applications meet legal environmental and technical requirements
• Determine permit timelines critical path requirements and escalation strategies.

• Serve as the primary subject-matter expert for city county railroad MnDot and DNR permitting regulations.
• Interpret and communicate regulatory changes impacting electric and gas utility projects.
• Lead coordination with legal environmental engineering and project management teams.

• Build and maintain high-level relationships with regulatory agencies utilities and municipal partners.
• Resolve escalated issues involving landowners easements access rights environmental concerns or compliance disputes.
• Represent Q3 Contracting in regulatory meetings negotiations and field inspections.

• Oversee the use of GIS for permit planning routing mapping and compliance validation
• Ensure team members maintain accurate GIS-based project records and permit boundaries.

• Ensure complete documentation of all ROW permits agreements and communications.
• Prepare executive-level reports and updates for project managers and leadership teams.

Required Job Requirements:

• Education: Bachelors degree in environmental science land use planning civil engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience: Minimum of 6-10 years of experience in utilities right-of-way permitting or regulatory roles.
• Knowledge:
• Advanced GIS proficiency (mapping analysis spatial decision-making).
• Extensive experience with utility construction permitting and compliance.

Preferred

• Strong expertise in city county railroad MnDot and DNR right-of-way regulations.
• Experience leading permitting teams or managing high-complexity ROW programs.
• Knowledge of environmental and land use laws related to utility projects.

Skills:

• Leadership and team coaching abilities.
• High-level communication negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to manage complex permitting pathways and high-volume workloads.
• Proficient in GIS Microsoft Office and project management tools.

Work Environment

• Hybrid of office and field visits including inspections and meetings with agencies.
• Occasional travel required across project regions.

Q3 Contracting is a drug-free environment and all candidates are subject to drug testing.

Benefits include:

• Competitive compensationpaid weekly.
• Best-in-class; Medical Dental Vision and LTD/STD.
• 401(k) with company match vested day-one.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan ESPP.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Paid Time Off Holiday Pay and Community Service Paid Time Off.
• Sick Time Off under the Colorados Healthy Families and Workplaces Act
• Pet Coverage For our Furry Friends
• Legal Assistance Coverage
• Award winning safety programs.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Growth Opportunities.
• And more

Compensation: $38hr (DOE)

EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Third Party Agency Notice:

Primoris will not accept any unsolicited resumes from any third-party recruiting agencies either domestic or international. Primoris nor its subsidiaries will be responsible for any fees from the use of any unsolicited resumes either through our ATS or via electronic mail systems from any agency representative or agency consultant unless your firm is an approved vendor partner with a current executed agreement.

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Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information please review theKnow Your Rightsnotice from the Department of Labor.