Project Manager, Permit Operations

GreenLite•New York, NY

3d•$104,955 - $138,548•Hybrid

About The Position

GreenLite is seeking a Project Manager, Permit Operations to join our GLX Operations and Regulatory Team. This role involves working closely with the Operations Manager, Head of Code Enforcement, and the Permit Operations Team. The position is client-facing and requires strong communication skills, a deep understanding of construction/development cycles, and the ability to ensure positive outcomes between clients, design teams, and building departments. The day-to-day work includes servicing customers, managing a project portfolio, and collaborating with Permit Coordinators.

Requirements

2-4 years of experience in construction permitting, entitlements, legal filings, zoning, land use, business licensing, government affairs, or a combination thereof.
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, and Code Enforcement Policies.
Excellent written and interpersonal skills; comfortable making phone calls, negotiating, and over-communicating 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 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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Regulatory research and diligence for commercial/residential development projects, Public Works/Utility Projects, EV Charging, Minor Land Use/Entitlements, and internal Operational/Development initiatives involving licensing & regulatory requirements.
Communicating with local governments to confirm research findings and gather additional information on processes for customers.
Gathering supporting documents, completing applications, and submitting them to local and state government agencies for permits.
Following up on submitted applications, managing and communicating project timelines and estimated completion dates to ensure prompt approval.
Forecasting and projecting project timelines and dates of permit issuance.
Working closely with Permit Coordinators to support project milestones.
Utilizing Agentic workflow tools to enhance the functions listed above.

Benefits

Generous base salary & access to our Employee Equity Program
Performance-Based Annual Bonuses
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time team members and their families.
401(k) Retirement Plan
Generous parental leave for all parents
Monthly Wellness Stipend
Full access to Wellhub, Talkspace, & Teladoc
Weekly Team Lunches
Company-Wide Team All Hands (twice a year)
Team-Building Events
Unlimited PTO