Permitting Lead for Major Event Venues

LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games seeks a Manager, Permitting to lead permitting strategy for Olympic and Paralympic venues in Los Angeles. This role oversees permits, approvals, licenses, and regulatory compliance across temporary and permanent venues, ensuring milestones are met.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Permitting within Venue Infrastructure, you will coordinate with AHJs, agencies, consultants, architects, engineers, contractors, and government stakeholders to deliver permit-ready

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Urban Planning, Architecture, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in permitting, planning, construction management, infrastructure delivery, or regulatory compliance.
• Experience managing permits for large-scale construction projects, sports venues, entertainment events, infrastructure projects, or public events.
• Strong understanding of California permitting processes and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience working with multiple government agencies and AHJs.
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Smartsheet, SharePoint, Bluebeam, and project management software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the permitting process for Olympic and Paralympic venues, temporary structures, overlay installations, and operational facilities.
• Develop comprehensive permitting schedules aligned with construction, operational readiness, and Games-time milestones.
• Identify required permits and approvals across city, county, state, and federal jurisdictions.
• Track permit statuses, submission deadlines, approvals, inspections, renewals, and close-out requirements.
• Establish permitting workflows, reporting systems, and document control processes.

Skills

Permitting

Regulatory coordination

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Architecture

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Smartsheet

SharePoint

Bluebeam

Project management software

Job description

LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games seeks a Manager, Permitting to lead permitting strategy for Olympic and Paralympic venues in Los Angeles. This role oversees permits, approvals, licenses, and regulatory compliance across temporary and permanent venues, ensuring milestones are met.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Permitting within Venue Infrastructure, you will coordinate with AHJs, agencies, consultants, architects, engineers, contractors, and government stakeholders to deliver permit-ready