Associate Project Manager, Permitting [Indiana]

Pulley; Indiana; On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and meaningful eq u

Comprehensive health, dental, and vis?

Opportunities for in-person and remote

Flexible PTO

401(k)

Job summary

Pulley, based in Indiana, is seeking an in-house permitting specialist to support our project managers and drive fast, reliable permitting outcomes. You will conduct permit research and collaborate with city staff to resolve ambiguities.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years of architecture experience with permitting, plus a Bachelor's in Architecture and proven ability to obtain building permits. The role offers competitive salary, equity, and opportunities to impact fast-paced projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in architecture, with hands-on permitting and project coordination.
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or related field preferred.
• Direct experience preparing, submitting, and obtaining building permits.
• Strong understanding of architectural drawings and the building permitting process.
• Ability to independently research permit requirements with high accuracy.
• Comfortable communicating with city staff and navigating administrative processes.

Responsibilities

• Support lead project managers in delivering permitting outcomes for customers.
• Help conduct permit research with high accuracy.
• Collaborate with city staff on nuances and ambiguities of permits.
• Monitor permit status and ensure timely responses.
• Provide feedback to product and engineering teams to refine our software.
• Work with permitting leadership to refine standard operating procedures.

Skills

Architectural experience

Permitting experience

Construction documentation

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Job description

We're building the infrastructure that takes permitting from months to days. Join a team of engineers, permitting experts, and operators solving one of construction's hardest problems.

what guides us

Our values

Our values are an essential part of how we operate. They shape every aspect of life at Pulley, including how we relate to our customers, our colleagues, and our work.

Quick

Urgency and a bias to action. We keep feedback loops tight, favor progress over perfection, and move fast without being careless.

Kind

Empathy, warmth, and honest feedback. We assume positive intent — but kind doesn't mean soft.

Crafty

Quality of work and clever problem-solving. We're precise and inventive — not sneaky or corner-cutting.

life at pulley

Built for people
who build.

We believe great work happens when people have autonomy, context, and trust.

We're a small, focused team where every person's contribution is visible. If you want ownership, speed, and the chance to build something that matters you'll fit right in.

• Competitive salary and meaningful equity
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Opportunities for in-person and remote work
• Flexible PTO
• 401(k)

open roles

Join the team

We're hiring across every team. If you don't see a perfect fit, reach out anyway — we're always looking for exceptional people.

Location

United States; Fort Wayne; Indianapolis

Employment Type

Full time

About Pulley

Pulley helps the country's top architects, builders, and retailers speed up every project in their portfolio. With AI-powered permitting intelligence and expert guidance, we eliminate costly delays and bring predictability across the full lifecycle of commercial projects.

Today, permitting is the slowest, most uncertain part of building, spread across 19,000+ jurisdictions with different rules, timelines, and surprises. Pulley gives project teams the clarity and predictability they need to move from planning to opening without delays.

We support rollout programs for brands like J.Crew, Solidcore, and Hibbett Sports, as well as major data center buildouts, EV charging networks, and other commercial projects. Our platform dramatically reduces approval timelines, improves forecasting accuracy, and removes thousands of hours of manual work from design and construction teams.

Founded in 2021, Pulley combines deep permitting expertise with purpose-built AI from people who have created products used by millions. We're backed by CRV, Susa Ventures, Fifth Wall, and leaders from Plaid, Segment, ServiceTitan, and Procore.

The Role

You must be located in Indiana to be considered for this role.

Our in-house permitting team is a key function for driving fast, reliable permitting outcomes for our customers. In this role, you will:

• Support our lead project managers in delivering great permitting outcomes for customers
• Help conduct permit research with a high degree of accuracy
• Collaborate with city staff on nuances and ambiguities
• Monitor permit status and ensure timely responses
• Provide feedback to product & engineering teams to help refine our software platform
• Work with permitting leadership to refine our standard operating procedures

Who You Are

To be successful in this role, you are likely someone with:

• 3+ years of professional experience in architecture, ideally with hands-on experience in construction documentation, permitting, and project coordination
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or a related field preferred
• Direct experience preparing, submitting, and obtaining building permits
• Strong understanding of architectural drawings, construction documents, and the building permitting process
• Ability to independently research permit requirements with a high degree of accuracy
• Comfortable communicating with city staff and navigating administrative processes
• Clear communicator with strong attention to detail
• Proactive problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment

Compensation

$80,000 - $95,000 base + Equity

Compensation Range: $80K - $95K