Permit Operations Lead (NYC Hybrid)

ZipRecruiter; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction permitting is seeking a Construction Permitting Expert to manage the permit application process. This role requires extensive knowledge of regulations and compliance, customer relationship management, and strong analytical skills. The ideal candidate will thrive in a remote-first environment and contribute to a team dedicated to streamlining permitting processes. Benefits include equity packages, competitive salary, and comprehensive health coverage.

Benefits

Equity packages

100% Paid health, dental & vision coverage

Company issued laptop

Home office & equipment stipend

Team building events

Unlimited PTO

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in construction permitting or project management.
• Strong understanding of construction permitting processes and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of permit applications.
• Ensure compliance and accuracy of permit applications.
• Serve as the go-to resource for customers.

Skills

Customer-Centric

Analytical Thinker

Team Player

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description About PermitFlow

PermitFlow’s mission is to streamline and simplify construction permitting in the $1.6 trillion United States construction market. Our software reduces time to permit, supporting permitting end-to-end including permit research, application preparation, submission, and monitoring.

We’ve raised a $31m Series A led by Kleiner Perkins with participation from Initialized Capital, Y Combinator, Felicis Ventures, Altos Ventures, and the founders and executives from Zillow, PlanGrid, Thumbtack, Bluebeam, Uber, Procore, and more.

Our Permit Operations team is remote-first and includes architects, engineers, construction management professionals, planners, and permitting experts—each with firsthand experience of the challenges of permitting.

Who you are?

• Construction Permitting Expert: You have extensive hands-on experience in construction permitting, with a thorough understanding of regulations, compliance, and the entire permit lifecycle. To be successful at this role will require excitement about this space and the construction industry at large.

• Customer-Centric: You excel at building and maintaining strong customer relationships, understanding your customers’ unique needs, and identifying how PermitFlow can support their success and growth.

• Team Player: You’re a crucial contributor to the pilot process, ensuring a seamless customer journey from software adoption to full implementation. Collaboration is your strength, and you thrive in a cross-functional environment.

• Analytical Thinker: Data-driven decision-making is your specialty. You are skilled at gathering, interpreting, and leveraging data to enhance customer conversations and improve processes.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage the Permit Process: Lead the full lifecycle of permit applications, including researching requirements, preparing forms, gathering supporting documentation, and submitting applications to authorities.

• Ensure Compliance and Accuracy: Guarantee that permit applications are completed accurately and include all required documentation to meet the standards of the relevant authorities.

• Monitor and Expedite Approvals: Track the status of permits and follow up proactively with authorities to move applications through the process as efficiently as possible.

• Customer Point of Contact: Serve as the go-to resource for customers, keeping them updated on permit status, timelines, and requirements.

• Generate Reports: Produce detailed reports on permit progress, providing regular updates to customers and stakeholders.

• Optimize Processes: Continuously identify opportunities for improvement, implementing best practices to streamline workflows, reduce bottlenecks, and increase operational efficiency.

Qualifications & Fit:

• 5+ years of relevant experience: Proven track record in construction permitting, project management, or a similar role, ideally within a SaaS or tech-driven environment.

• Comprehensive knowledge: Strong understanding of construction permitting processes, regulations, and compliance standards, with a keen awareness of how these vary across jurisdictions.

• Multi-state expertise: Experience working on permitting projects across multiple states or regions is highly .

• Exceptional project management skills: Ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines efficiently while maintaining attention to detail.

• Outstanding communication: Strong interpersonal skills, capable of working cross-functionally with internal teams, managing customer relationships, and collaborating with AHJs.

• Leadership experience: 2+ years of experience managing and mentoring teams, focusing on coaching, performance management, and driving team development.

• Customer-centric mindset: Background in customer success, customer experience, or sales, with a demonstrated ability to deliver top-notch service and support throughout the entire project lifecycle.

• Critical thinker and problem-solver: Ability to remain calm under pressure, quickly assess challenges, and find effective solutions.

• NYC based: Ability to work from our NYC office Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Benefits:

• Equity packages

• Competitive Salary ($USD)

• 100% Paid health, dental & vision coverage

• Company issued laptop

• Home office & equipment stipend

• Team building events

• Unlimited PTO

Interview Process:

• Initial assessment, 30 minutes

• Recruiter interview, 20 minutes

• Permitting take-home challenge, 1-3 hours, 3 day time limit

• Hiring Manager interview, 30 minutes

• Second Hiring Manager interview, 30 minutes

• Offer!

Compensation Range: $70K - $100K