Project Manager, Permitting [Maryland]

Pulley; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulley is seeking a Project Manager based in Maryland to bridge clients and the permitting landscape. This role is critical for ensuring project timelines are met while navigating regulatory processes. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in architecture or construction, strong knowledge of local permitting, and exceptional interpersonal skills to collaborate with clients and municipal authorities effectively. Join Pulley to help transform the construction industry through innovative practices and effective project management.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in architecture, construction, or permitting.
• Strong familiarity with local building codes and zoning regulations.
• Excellent communication skills and relationship-building capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Gain a deep understanding of local permitting rules across various markets.
• Guide clients through intricate approval processes.
• Build and maintain relationships with municipal staff.
• Oversee multiple permitting projects simultaneously.
• Work with internal teams to enhance Pulley’s platform.

Skills

Project Management

Client Advising

Regulatory Knowledge

Interpersonal Skills

Technical Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or closely related field

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

What You’ll Do

You must be located in Maryland to be considered for this role.

Project Managers are essential to success. As a Project Manager, you are the key link between clients and the intricate permitting landscape. Your work ensures that projects progress smoothly, overcoming regulatory hurdles, and collaborating with municipal officials to speed up approvals. Your expertise and proactive problem‑solving directly impact project timelines, making you a critical part of our mission to transform construction.

In this role, you’ll play a pivotal part in shaping our permitting operations and work closely with leadership, product, and engineering teams to ensure continuous improvement in how we deliver results. Your contributions will help refine best practices and workflows, pushing the industry forward and enabling our clients to build faster and more effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Permitting Expertise: Gain a deep understanding of local permitting rules across various markets, focusing on streamlining complex processes.
• Advise Clients: Act as a trusted advisor, guiding clients through intricate approval processes to achieve fast and efficient outcomes.
• Collaborate with Municipalities: Build and maintain strong relationships with municipal staff, working together to accelerate approval times.
• Manage Projects: Oversee multiple permitting projects simultaneously, ensuring that each hits key milestones and moves swiftly to completion while anticipating and resolving potential permitting roadblocks, ensuring projects stay on track.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work with internal teams from product, engineering, and leadership to continuously improve Pulley’s platform and enhance the client experience.

Who You Are

• Professional Experience: 6+ years in architecture, construction, or permitting, with demonstrated involvement in various permitting processes.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Strong familiarity with local building codes, zoning regulations, and permitting processes, specifically in the Baltimore area.
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication abilities and talent for building strong relationships with clients and municipal officials.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using relevant software tools and adaptable in learning new systems that enhance operational efficiency.
• Bachelor's Degree: in Architecture or closely related field.