Project Manager, Permitting

Accountabilities: • Develop a deep understanding of local permitting requirements, building codes, zoning regulations, and approval processes across multiple markets.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, providing guidance through complex permitting processes and helping them achieve efficient approvals.

• Build and maintain productive relationships with municipal officials and permitting staff to help accelerate project approvals.

• Manage multiple permitting projects simultaneously, tracking milestones, timelines, dependencies, and potential risks.

• Anticipate permitting roadblocks and proactively develop solutions to keep projects progressing toward completion.

• Coordinate with internal Product, Engineering, and leadership teams to improve workflows, tools, and the overall client experience.

• Contribute to the development of scalable permitting best practices and operational processes.

• Help improve the predictability, efficiency, and speed of permitting operations across commercial projects.

Requirements:

• 6+ years of professional experience in architecture, construction, permitting, or a closely related field, with hands-on involvement in permitting processes.

• Strong knowledge of local building codes, zoning requirements, regulatory frameworks, and permitting procedures.

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or a closely related field.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish strong relationships with clients, municipal officials, and internal stakeholders.

• Demonstrated project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and projects simultaneously.

• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving regulatory or operational roadblocks.

• Proficiency with relevant software and operational tools, with the adaptability to learn new systems quickly.

• Comfortable working in a fast-moving environment where processes are continuously improved and priorities may evolve.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.

Benefits:

• $120,000–$140,000 USD base salary.

• Equity opportunity.

• Fully remote position within the United States.

• Opportunity to influence permitting operations and improve industry workflows.

• Direct collaboration with leadership, Product, and Engineering teams.

• Exposure to diverse commercial construction and development projects.

• Opportunity to help make complex permitting processes faster, more predictable, and efficient.

• High-impact role combining project management, regulatory expertise, client advisory, and operational improvement.

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