Project Manager, Permitting [California]

Pulley•San Diego, CA

3d•$120,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Pulley is hiring a Project Manager, Permitting, who must be located in California. The role connects clients with the permitting landscape and helps commercial projects progress through regulatory requirements and approvals. The Project Manager works with municipal officials to accelerate approvals, resolve permitting hurdles, and keep projects moving toward key milestones. The position also contributes to shaping Pulley’s permitting operations and works closely with leadership, product, and engineering teams to continuously improve service delivery, workflows, and the client experience. Pulley describes its work as combining permitting expertise with AI-powered permitting intelligence and guidance to help clients reduce delays and improve project predictability.

Requirements

At least 6 years of experience in architecture, construction, or permitting, with involvement in various permitting processes.
Strong familiarity with local building codes, zoning regulations, and permitting processes.
Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong relationships with clients and municipal officials.
Proficiency with relevant software tools and adaptability in learning new systems.
At least a bachelor’s degree in architecture or a closely related field.
Must be located in California.

Responsibilities

Develop expertise in local permitting rules across markets and help streamline complex processes.
Advise clients and guide them through approval processes to achieve efficient outcomes.
Build and maintain relationships with municipal staff to help accelerate approval times.
Oversee multiple permitting projects, track milestones, and move projects toward completion.
Anticipate and resolve potential permitting roadblocks to keep projects on track.
Collaborate with product, engineering, and leadership teams to improve Pulley’s platform and client experience.
Help refine permitting best practices and workflows.