Regional Permits Lead - Indianapolis, Indiana

Decima International is a professional services company, providing project management and controls services to clients in the United States and the Middle East. Our mission is to become the premier professional services provider across all industry sectors we are engaged in. To accomplish this, Decima International’s founders established a simple yet powerful formula:

Approach each client engagement as a partnership, create an environment that attracts the most talented professionals and allows them to flourish, and regulate growth to maintain excellence in our service standards.

Decima International is a professional services company, providing project management and controls services to clients in the United States and the Middle East. Our mission is to become the premier professional services provider across all industry sectors we are engaged in. To accomplish this, Decima International’s founders established a simple yet powerful formula: 

Approach each client engagement as a partnership, create an environment that attracts the most talented professionals and allows them to flourish, and regulate growth to maintain excellence in our service standards. 

If you are interested in a long and rewarding career working with high-profile clients on some of the most challenging projects in the world, then Decima is where you belong. At Decima, you will be able to explore incredible growth and professional development opportunities. 

We are looking for a driven and capable Regional Permits Lead to manage and oversee the processes required to secure legal permissions, approvals, and Right-of-Way (ROW) access for complex, multi-jurisdictional construction projects. In this leadership role, the Regional Permits Lead will drive all entitlement and permitting strategies across assigned programs and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Project Management, Project Controls, Legal, and Government Affairs, to ensure timely execution and compliance. 

This role also involves proactively identifying and mitigating risks related to permitting and ROW processes and serving as the senior liaison with government agencies, utility providers, and other external stakeholders across various regions. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Oversee and guide the research and interpretation of local, state, and federal permit requirements for large-scale construction and infrastructure projects across multiple jurisdictions. 


• Develop and manage permit acquisition strategies tailored to the specific needs of each region and project type. 


• Direct and approve the preparation, review, and submission of high-quality permit applications, ensuring completeness and accuracy of all required documentation. 


• Engage and negotiate with regulatory agencies to resolve issues, define permit conditions, and ensure alignment with project goals and timelines. 


• Monitor, track, and report the status of all permit and entitlement applications, ensuring timely approvals and proactively flagging potential delays. 


• Ensure and enforce full compliance with applicable laws, building codes, environmental regulations, and zoning ordinances. 


• Identify properties requiring Right-of-Way (ROW) access and lead acquisition planning and execution across multiple project locations. 


• Oversee and manage ROW negotiations with property owners, government entities, and utility companies, ensuring legal and procedural compliance. 


• Define, coordinate, and validate ROW boundaries in collaboration with surveyors, engineers, and land development teams. 


• Maintain and audit comprehensive records of permits, ROW agreements, and communications with permitting and regulatory agencies. 


• Serve as the regional point of contact between internal project teams and external stakeholders, including permitting authorities, utility providers, telecommunications/fiber companies, and landowners. 


• Provide executive-level updates on permitting progress, risks, and ROW milestones to internal leadership and client stakeholders. 


• Manage and resolve disputes or issues related to ROW access, encroachments, or permit conditions in a timely and professional manner. 


• Ensure all permitting and ROW activities meet safety standards and comply with environmental and zoning regulations. 


• Prepare and present detailed reports on the status of permitting and ROW matters for audits, executive reviews, and project tracking. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

Required qualifications: 

• 15+ years of experience in permitting, entitlement, or ROW coordination within AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) or infrastructure sectors 


• Proven ability to manage regional or multi-jurisdictional permitting strategies and stakeholder engagement 


• Prior experience in hyperscale data center projects, development, and construction 


• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products is essential 


• Skilled in negotiating agreements and resolving complex issues related to permits and Right-of-Way access 


• Meticulous attention to detail in reviewing documentation and ensuring legal and regulatory compliance 


• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills 


• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment 

Preferred qualifications: 

• Master’s degree or equivalent in a related field 


• Background in Urban Planning 


• Background in Land Use Law 

POSITION DETAILS 

• Location (On-site): Indianapolis, Indiana 


• Position: Regional Permits Lead 


• Salary: Salary-based full-time regular hours 


• Current work permit required. This position does not offer sponsorship for employment (e.g., H-1B visa sponsorship or transfer not offered) 

PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS 

• Microsoft Office 


• Microsoft 365 

Decima International is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.

At Decima International, we offer a competitive salary package, including paid time off and performance-based bonuses. We also provide excellent medical, vision and dental insurance for our employees.