Permitting Manager

The Future Runs on Bitfarms 

As demand for AI and high-performance computing (HPC) accelerates, Bitfarms is building the infrastructure to meet the moment. Our U.S. expansion and global operations are laying the foundation for scalable, energy-optimized compute designed to support next generation workloads and long-term growth. 

Who We Are 
Bitfarms (NASDAQ/TSX: BITF) is a global energy and compute infrastructure company that develops, owns, and operates high-performance data centers.  

With data centers across North and South America, we manage every stage of development from securing energy, producing power, and designing facilities to running world-class operations. This vertically integrated approach allows us to innovate faster, operate more efficiently, and deliver infrastructure that can scale with the future of compute. 

Why Join Us 
At Bitfarms, voted a Great Place to Work, you will be part of a team shaping the next generation of digital infrastructure. We are at the intersection of energy and technology, two industries undergoing massive transformation. Here, your work will have real impact, powering advanced workloads that are driving AI, machine learning, and the digital economy forward. 

We value people who are curious, collaborative, and committed to building solutions that last. With offices in New York City, Pittsburgh, Montreal, and Buenos Aires, and operations across the Americas, Bitfarms offers the chance to grow your career while helping power AI and shape the future of high-performance computing. 

What You Can Expect at Bitfarms 

• A fast-moving environment where innovation and execution go hand in hand 

• Opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects in HPC, AI, and energy infrastructure 

• A collaborative, cross-border team that thrives on solving complex challenges 

• A commitment to efficiency, operational excellence, and long-term value creation 

Bitfarms is more than a workplace. It is where people come together to power the future.  

Interested? This is a great opportunity to work for a young and dynamic company!

We are currently looking for a Permitting Manager to join our team

Compensation

Expected Salary (NYC): $115,000 - $170,000 USD

What  you can expect in this role:

We are seeking an experienced Permitting Manager to lead Pennsylvania permitting strategy for our HPC data center development portfolio. This is a business-critical role that directly impacts project timelines and capital deployment velocity.

You will own the end-to-end permitting roadmap for our large-scale HPC projects across Pennsylvania, reporting directly to the SVP of Development. You'll work with autonomy to make strategic decisions, build key stakeholder relationships, and manage regulatory risk. This role sits at the intersection of regulatory compliance, municipal strategy, and project delivery.

Key Context: We're a NASDAQ-listed company with startup DNA, you'll have the freedom to move quickly while maintaining rigor.

More specifically, here are some of the key responsibilities:

Permitting Strategy & Execution

• Own Pennsylvania permitting roadmap for multiple HPC campus projects with accountability for timeline acceleration and regulatory risk mitigation.
• Develop project-specific permitting strategies based on site characteristics, municipality dynamics, and utility coordination complexity.
• Manage all federal, state, and local permitting pathways: air quality, water quality, wetlands, zoning, land use, SEPA/NEPA, and grid interconnection.
• Serve as primary contact with PA DEP, EPA, PUC, and local planning/zoning boards.
• Identify expedited approval pathways and regulatory opportunities.
• Prepare executive briefing materialsthe  for C-suite and board on permitting status and risks.

Stakeholder & Municipal Relations

• Build strategic relationships with municipal decision-makers, planning directors, and zoning boards.
• Develop public narratives that build support for our projects.
• Coordinate with utilities (PPL, Duquesne Light, Columbia Gas) on interconnection, cost allocation, and timelines.
• Manage environmental consultants, legal counsel, and third-party specialists.
• Navigate municipal dynamics and opposition management with political sophistication.

Pre-Construction Planning & Delivery

• Integrate permitting milestones with capital deployment, financing deadlines, and project schedules.
• Oversee site investigations, environmental assessments, and feasibility documentation.
• Coordinate design evolution to meet permitting requirements.
• Identify and escalate regulatory bottlenecks and utility roadblocks.
• Manage permit compliance and reporting through construction.

Process & Efficiency

• Build repeatable permitting processes and playbooks across the portfolio
• Develop dashboards and governance structures for real-time permitting visibility
• Create templates and institutional knowledge systems that reduce future project cycle time.

Here's the profile we're looking for:

Education & Professional Background 

• 8+ years construction project management, with minimum 5 years managing complex multi-agency permitting for large-scale energy, data center, or utility projects.
• Proven track record accelerating permitting timelines (20-30% compression preferred).
• Deep Pennsylvania regulatory expertise (DEP, PUC, utility interconnection, municipal processes).
• $50M+ capital project experience from permitting through construction.
• Success coordinating with PA DEP, EPA, and PUC on complex approvals.
• Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects while maintaining executive communication.

Pennsylvania Regulatory Expertise

• Comprehensive knowledge of PA air quality, water quality, wetlands, and environmental permitting.
• Familiarity with Pennsylvania zoning law and municipal approval processes (urban and rural).
• Knowledge of SEPA requirements and Pennsylvania tax incentives.

Skills & Capabilities

• Strategic thinking: map regulatory complexity to business risk; balance compliance and speed.
• Political intelligence and stakeholder management acumen.
• Financial literacy: understand how permitting delays impact project economics.
• Data-driven decision making with metrics and risk scoring.
• Work effectively in fast-moving environments while maintaining rigor.
• Advanced proficiency: SharePoint, Microsoft Office, project management tools.
• Comfortable with GIS mapping, CAD reading, and technical infrastructure documentation.
• Exceptional written communication: regulatory filings, board memos, stakeholder correspondence.
• Strong verbal communication: present confidently to municipal officials, regulators, and boards.

Executive Presence and Credibility

Strongly Preferred

• PE license (Civil, Environmental, or Electrical Engineering).
• Direct HPC data center, hyperscale colocation, or power-intensive infrastructure experience.
• Experience expediting approvals through regulatory agency relationships or legislative engagement.
• Prior work at infrastructure development, utility, regulatory consulting, or government agency (DEP, EPA, PUC).
• Environmental justice and community engagement experience.
• BESS or renewable energy integration permitting experience.
• Bluebeam Revu and advanced CAD/GIS skills.

Location & Work Environment

• Base: Pittsburgh office or NYC headquarters (your choice). This is Pennsylvania-focused, so Pittsburgh offers operational advantages, but we're flexible.
• Travel: 30-40% travel to project sites and municipal meetings across Pennsylvania, plus monthly travel to corporate HQ for strategic alignment.
• Culture: NASDAQ company with startup speed. You'll have autonomy, direct C-suite access, and the ability to move fast. Process supports strategy, not the reverse.

Success Metrics

• On-time delivery of major permits ahead of or on the critical path.
• Strong relationships with DEP, municipal leaders, and utility partners.
• Proactive regulatory risk identification and mitigation.
• Repeatable permitting strategies that scale across the portfolio.
• Executive confidence in status reporting and risk assessment.
• Optimized permitting costs and built internal capability.

We are excited to hear from you, so please apply!

This job doesn't align to your experience?  No problem, we're always looking for amazing talent, so please go to the connect button and apply for future openings. We'll be sure to send you an alert when the time comes.  

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