Permit Coordinator, San Francisco (Contract)

The role

You will handle permit work for commercial building projects across Northern California. This covers research, submittals, and coordination with city and county permit offices.

What you will do

• Own permit execution across jurisdictions, from research to submittal to final approval.
• Conduct AHJ research, including phone and email outreach, to confirm requirements.
• Complete applications, upload forms, and manage re-submissions using Pulley, Linear, and Notion.
• Track status, follow up with city staff, and resolve issues to keep projects on schedule.
• Drive distances across Northern California.

Required qualifications

• Detail-oriented, punctual, and reliable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiar with county or city processes, or eager to learn.
• Comfortable navigating government websites, permit portals, and online tools.
• Proactive and resourceful.
• Access to reliable transportation.

Before you apply

• You must be located in the Greater San Francisco Metro Area to be considered.

About the company

Pulley helps architects, builders, and retailers speed up commercial projects with AI-powered permitting intelligence and expert guidance. It was founded in 2021 and supports brands such as J.Crew, Solidcore, and Hibbett Sports.