Requisition ID: req95
Location: Phoenix, AZ, United States
Banner Principal
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Permitting and Compliance Coordinator to support our Project Management team in the development and execution of renewable energy projects, including solar, wind, and battery storage. This role operates in a paralegal-style capacity, ensuring all contractual documentation, lien waivers, and permitting processes are executed accurately, legally compliant, and on schedule. The ideal candidate will act as a cross-functional liaison, collaborating with internal departments and external partners to keep projects audit-ready and legally sound from inception through completion.
Key Responsibilities
- Track, manage, and maintain all project-related contracts, permits, and lien waivers across multiple jurisdictions.
- Support permitting processes by preparing submittals, tracking timelines, and liaising with regulatory authorities and permitting agencies.
- Review contracts and legal documentation to ensure compliance with applicable laws and company standards.
- Coordinate with legal counsel, project managers, engineers, and local authorities to resolve permitting or compliance issues.
- Maintain a centralized and organized filing system for all legal and permitting documents to ensure audit-readiness.
- Monitor changes in regulations or permitting requirements that may impact active or upcoming projects.
- Provide timely updates and reporting on permit statuses, expiration dates, and outstanding compliance items.
- Assist with the preparation of documentation packages for project milestones, financing, and handover.
- Support risk mitigation by identifying potential gaps in permitting or documentation workflows.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; legal, environmental, or administrative background preferred.
- 2-5 years of relevant experience in permitting, legal compliance, or project administration, preferably in the renewable energy, construction, or infrastructure sectors.
- Familiarity with lien waiver processes, permit applications, and contract documentation.
- Strong understanding of legal and regulatory compliance requirements across state and local jurisdictions.
- Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills with strong attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems (e.g., SharePoint, Adobe Sign, etc.).
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Paralegal certification or legal assistant experience.
- Experience with renewable energy project lifecycles (solar, wind, or battery storage).
- Prior work with AHJs, utility interconnections, and environmental permitting agencies.
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Permitting and Compliance Coordinator to support our Project Management team in the development and execution of renewable energy projects, including solar, wind, and battery storage. This role operates in a paralegal-style capacity, ensuring all contractual documentation, lien waivers, and permitting processes are executed accurately, legally compliant, and on schedule. The ideal candidate will act as a cross-functional liaison, collaborating with internal departments and external partners to keep projects audit-ready and legally sound from inception through completion.
Key Responsibilities
- Track, manage, and maintain all project-related contracts, permits, and lien waivers across multiple jurisdictions.
- Support permitting processes by preparing submittals, tracking timelines, and liaising with regulatory authorities and permitting agencies.
- Review contracts and legal documentation to ensure compliance with applicable laws and company standards.
- Coordinate with legal counsel, project managers, engineers, and local authorities to resolve permitting or compliance issues.
- Maintain a centralized and organized filing system for all legal and permitting documents to ensure audit-readiness.
- Monitor changes in regulations or permitting requirements that may impact active or upcoming projects.
- Provide timely updates and reporting on permit statuses, expiration dates, and outstanding compliance items.
- Assist with the preparation of documentation packages for project milestones, financing, and handover.
- Support risk mitigation by identifying potential gaps in permitting or documentation workflows.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; legal, environmental, or administrative background preferred.
- 2-5 years of relevant experience in permitting, legal compliance, or project administration, preferably in the renewable energy, construction, or infrastructure sectors.
- Familiarity with lien waiver processes, permit applications, and contract documentation.
- Strong understanding of legal and regulatory compliance requirements across state and local jurisdictions.
- Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills with strong attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems (e.g., SharePoint, Adobe Sign, etc.).
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Paralegal certification or legal assistant experience.
- Experience with renewable energy project lifecycles (solar, wind, or battery storage).
- Prior work with AHJs, utility interconnections, and environmental permitting agencies.
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