Lead Permitter - Q3C - MN - Gas Operations

Primoris Gas Operations which consist of companies such as Q3 Contracting, ARB, Primoris Distribution Services, Pride and Future has 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.
2. Advanced Permit Management
• 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.
3. Regulatory Expertise
• 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.
4. Stakeholder Engagement
• 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.
5. GIS & Technical Support
• 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.
6. Documentation & Reporting
• 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: Bachelor’s 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 compensation paid 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 Colorado's 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: $38+hr (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 the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.