Permitting Manager – Expression of Interest

About the role

Jasara, a joint venture of Aramco, Jacobs, and the Public Investment Fund, is seeking an experienced Permitting Manager to lead permitting activities across its large‑scale infrastructure and civil‑engineering programmes in Saudi Arabia. The role will shape regulatory strategy, guide delivery teams through complex approval pathways, and ensure transparent visibility of permitting progress, risks, and dependencies.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct permitting feasibility studies to identify required approvals and regulatory risks.
• Develop and maintain a master permitting schedule aligned with project timelines.
• Serve as the primary liaison with government agencies, utilities, and regulatory boards.
• Oversee preparation, review, and submission of permit applications and supporting documentation.
• Manage agency RFIs and formal comments through resolution.
• Integrate permit conditions into construction schedules and site‑logistics plans.
• Coordinate with architects and engineers to align permit submissions with execution plans.
• Monitor permitting budgets, agency fees, and consultant costs.
• Provide regular status updates on permitting milestones, risks, and potential delays to the PMCM team and project owners.

Required profile

• 10+ years of experience in permitting, zoning, and regulatory approval processes.
• Deep knowledge of large‑scale infrastructure and building projects.
• Proven ability to manage project schedules and permitting critical paths.
• Experience reviewing technical drawings, reports, compliance documentation, and permit packages.
• Strong track record coordinating with government agencies, utilities, and senior project owners.
• Budget oversight and risk‑reporting experience in complex construction environments.
• Currently based in Saudi Arabia and eligible for local transfer.

Required skills