Permitting Operations Manager (Construction)

GreenLite; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Unlimited PTO

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

GreenLite is seeking a Project Manager, Permit Operations to join our GLX Operations and Regulatory Team in New York City. You will manage a portfolio of permit projects, service clients, and collaborate with Permit Coordinators, overseeing day-to-day activities within a fast-paced construction permitting environment.

You will work closely with the Head of Code Enforcement and the team to ensure timely, compliant permit submissions and effective communication with clients and jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in construction permitting, entitlements, legal filings, zoning, land use, business licensing, government affairs, or a combination of these.
• Degree in Public Policy, Urban Planning, Real Estate Development, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or other research-focused program preferred, but not required. Paralegal Certs/CPM/RE License/Contractors License + experience in place of degree.
• Ability to serve as a technical resource for sales calls.
• Ability to read, analyze and translate/summarize government and legal code/statutes - including Building Code, Land Use/Zoning, Development Ordinances, Code Enforcement Policies.
• Excellent written and interpersonal skills - not afraid to make phone calls, negotiate and over-communicate both internally and externally with clients and jurisdictions.
• Independently motivated, but willing to work with a team — able to work independently on assigned projects, but also willing to assist teammates and ask for help from teammates when needed.
• Strong organizational skills and extreme attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to manage priorities and projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Initiative and bias for action, on-time delivery, and operational excellence
• Honest and direct without any ego
• Ability to utilize, or quickly learn to use, multiple software applications including our own platform, Asana, Notion, G-Suite, UpCode
• Ability to utilize AI tools including Claude and Chat GPT

Responsibilities

• Regulatory Research and diligence for commercial/residential development projects, Public Works/Utility Projects, EV Charging, Minor Land Use/Entitlements, and internal initiatives.
• Communicating with local governments to confirm research findings and gather additional information for customers.
• Gathering supporting documents, completing applications and submitting them to local and state government agencies – typically building/construction permits.
• Following up on submitted applications and managing timelines to accelerate approvals.
• Forecasting project timelines and dates of permit issuance.
• Working with Permit Coordinators to support project milestones.
• Utilizing Agentic workflow tools to enable the listed functions.

Skills

Regulatory research

Client communication

Project management

Reading codes

Written communication

Independent worker

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Team collaboration

AI tools

Permitting knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Policy/Urban Planning

Tools

Asana

Notion

G-Suite

UpCode

Job description

GreenLite is seeking a Project Manager, Permit Operations to join our GLX Operations and Regulatory Team in New York City. You will manage a portfolio of permit projects, service clients, and collaborate with Permit Coordinators, overseeing day-to-day activities within a fast-paced construction permitting environment.

You will work closely with the Head of Code Enforcement and the team to ensure timely, compliant permit submissions and effective communication with clients and jurisdictions.