Permitting Project Manager - Hybrid in Chicago

Milrose Consultants; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Milrose Consultants, LLC in Chicago, IL is seeking a Project Manager, Permitting to join our team. You will manage permitting projects, maintain records, and support the Senior Project Manager, ensuring timely, compliant deliverables.

Candidate should have 2–4 years in construction or permitting, a related technical bachelor’s degree, and strong organizational and communication skills. Hybrid schedule, competitive salary, benefits, and growth opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in the construction or permitting industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, urban planning, engineering, or a related technical field.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to multi-task and work independently.
• Knowledge of Microsoft software.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as backup to the Senior Project Manager, tracking project milestones, filings, permits, approvals, and occupancy updates.
• Manage projects end-to-end, ensuring quality control, timely deliverables, and accurate records.
• Review new projects, gather required information, and prepare municipality applications (filings, permits, objections, variances).
• Facilitate team communication, and provide guidance or training to personnel.
• Make timely decisions and solve problems while maintaining strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Attend city/jurisdictional meetings, understand regulations, and represent the company professionally.
• Collaborate with design/development teams and interpret plans, maps, and construction documents.
• Assist with project-related accounting, billing, and reporting.
• Travel as needed to client meetings, summits, or events.
• Develop strategies and solutions with supervisor for project challenges or issues.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Communication and collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture, urban planning, engineering, or related technical field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Milrose Consultants, LLC in Chicago, IL is seeking a Project Manager, Permitting to join our team. You will manage permitting projects, maintain records, and support the Senior Project Manager, ensuring timely, compliant deliverables.

Candidate should have 2–4 years in construction or permitting, a related technical bachelor’s degree, and strong organizational and communication skills. Hybrid schedule, competitive salary, benefits, and growth opportunities offered.