TPI Global Solutions ยท 4 days ago
Real Estate Permit/Zoning Agent
Michigan, United States
Contract
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expTPI Global Solutions is seeking two Real Estate Permit/Zoning Specialists to support land use and zoning projects for Consumers Energy. The main responsibilities include acquiring permits, zoning approvals, and representing the company in meetings with governmental agencies and municipalities.
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Responsibilities
Communicate and negotiate with local, state, and federal agencies to obtain necessary permits, licenses, and approvals for construction and maintenance activities
Work with municipalities to acquire land use and zoning approvals, including special land use site plan reviews and zoning variances
Represent Consumers Energy at public and governmental meetings (e.g., zoning boards, townships, city councils)
Interpret and apply municipal and jurisdictional policies to ensure regulatory compliance on all real estate and permitting matters
Prepare and submit permit applications, insurance certificate requests, bond postings, and associated documentation
Draft, review, and manage correspondence and documentation related to real estate and permitting transactions
Maintain thorough records of permits, approvals, and agency correspondence
Collaborate with internal departments (legal, engineering, real estate) to align on project requirements and timelines
Attend meetings and travel as required to support permitting, zoning, and land use approvals
Conduct public presentations and represent the company in front of stakeholders
Use internal systems such as GIS (end-user) and SAP for project tracking and documentation
Quickly learn and apply land use planning and zoning procedures as needed
Qualification
Required
Minimum 3 years of experience in the Right of Way/Real Estate industry
At least 1 year of direct experience as a Permit or Zoning Agent
Proven knowledge of zoning, land division regulations, and utility permitting
Ability to interpret legal descriptions, real estate documentation, and construction drawings
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in understanding jurisdictional regulatory processes affecting real estate transactions
Preferred
Background in land use planning, zoning, or real estate permitting
Bachelor's or Master's degree in land use planning or related field (preferred but not required)
Familiarity with Michigan municipal codes and permitting processes
Experience working with utility companies or in the energy sector
Proficiency with GIS and SAP as an end-user
Comfortable with public speaking and representing the company in meetings
Company
TPI Global Solutions
TPI Global started in 1998, providing technical professionals to businesses scrambling to fix the Y2K bug.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Claude Estes
Founder and CEO
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