Permitting Manager — Olympic & Paralympic Venues

LA28; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

LA28 is seeking a Permitting Manager to lead the permitting process for Olympic and Paralympic venues, coordinating with AHJs and cross-functional teams in Downtown Los Angeles. The role requires strong knowledge of California permitting, regulatory compliance, and experience with large-scale infrastructure or event projects.

The position involves developing permitting schedules aligned with construction milestones, tracking approvals, and managing budgets.

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.
• Experience with large events, stadiums, or Olympic-scale operations.
• Knowledge of CEQA, NEPA, ADA, and public assembly requirements.
• Familiarity with the California Building Code preferred.
• PMP certification or related project management credentials is a plus.
• Existing relationships with Southern California regulatory agencies is a plus.
• Capacity to present information concisely to a wide audience of executive leadership, external contractors and advisors, as well as governmental agencies and staff

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.
• Serve as the primary liaison with AHJs, including Building & Safety, Fire, Planning & Zoning, Public Works & Engineering, Transportation, Environmental and Coastal Agencies, and State/Federal regulators.
• Coordinate permit reviews, inspections, plan checks, and regulatory meetings.
• Facilitate issue resolution between agencies, contractors, consultants, and project teams.
• Partner with City Operations, Security, Transportation, Energy, Legal, Government Relations, Sustainability and other functional areas to align permitting requirements with operational needs.
• Support venue planning reviews and constructability assessments.
• Coordinate with third-party consultants, architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure permit-ready documentation.
• Maintain detailed permit logs, dashboards, schedules, and reporting tools.
• Prepare executive summaries and status reports for leadership and stakeholders.
• Monitor permitting budgets, consultant scopes, and associated agency fees.
• Identify critical path permitting risks and escalation items.
• Bachelor's degree...
• 5+ years of experience...
• 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.
• Experience with large events, stadiums, or Olympic-scale operations.
• Knowledge of CEQA, NEPA, ADA, and public assembly requirements.
• Familiarity with the California Building Code preferred.
• PMP certification or related project management credentials is a plus.
• Existing relationships with Southern California regulatory agencies is a plus.
• Capacity to present information concisely to a wide audience of executive leadership, external contractors and advisors, as well as governmental agencies and staff

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Urban Planning, Architecture, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Smartsheet

SharePoint

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

LA28 is seeking a Permitting Manager to lead the permitting process for Olympic and Paralympic venues, coordinating with AHJs and cross-functional teams in Downtown Los Angeles. The role requires strong knowledge of California permitting, regulatory compliance, and experience with large-scale infrastructure or event projects.

The position involves developing permitting schedules aligned with construction milestones, tracking approvals, and managing budgets.