Project Manager, Permit Operations

The role

The Project Manager, Permit Operations will manage a portfolio of projects and service customers. This role involves regulatory research, communicating with local governments, and submitting permit applications.

What you will do

• Perform regulatory research and diligence for various development and utility projects
• Communicate with local governments to confirm research findings and processes
• Gather supporting documents from clients and internal teams
• Complete and submit applications to local and state government agencies
• Follow up on submitted applications to ensure timely approval
• Forecast and project project timelines and permit issuance dates
• Work with Permit Coordinators to support project milestones
• Utilize Agentic workflow tools

Required qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in construction permitting, entitlements, legal filings, zoning, land use, business licensing, government affairs, or a combination of these
• Ability to serve as a technical resource for sales calls
• Ability to read, analyze and translate/summarize government and legal code/statutes
• Excellent written and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Strong organizational skills and extreme attention to detail
• Ability to manage priorities and projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Initiative and bias for action, on-time delivery, and operational excellence
• Honest and direct without any ego
• Ability to utilize, or quickly learn to use, multiple software applications including Asana, Notion, G-Suite, and UpCode
• Ability to utilize AI tools including Claude and Chat GPT

Nice to have

• Degree in Public Policy, Urban Planning, Real Estate Development, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or other research-focused program
• Paralegal Certs/CPM/RE License/Contractors License + experience in place of degree

Benefits

• Generous base salary
• Access to our Employee Equity Program
• Performance-Based Annual Bonuses
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Generous parental leave
• Access to Spring Health & Rightway
• Weekly catered lunches in the NYC office
• Company-Wide Team All Hands twice a year
• Team-Building Events
• Unlimited PTO

About the company

GreenLite eliminates permitting uncertainty for developers nationwide by combining AI-powered technology with an in-house team of experts. The company has raised $86M in venture funding.