GreenLite
Project Manager, Permit Operations
$105K–$139K
New York City · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 13, 2026
- Experience
- 2-4 years in the listed fields or a combination.
- Education
- Relevant degree preferred, not required; listed certifications or licenses plus experience may substitute for a degree.
About the job
Manages client permitting projects from regulatory research and application submission through follow-up, timeline coordination, and approval.
What you'll do
- Research permitting, land use, licensing, and regulatory requirements; verify findings with local governments.
- Gather documents, prepare and submit applications to government agencies, and follow up on approvals and timelines.
- Coordinate with clients and Permit Coordinators, forecast project milestones, and use agentic workflow tools.
What they ask for
- 2-4 years of experience in construction permitting, entitlements, legal filings, zoning, land use, business licensing, government affairs, or a combination.
- Ability to analyze and summarize government and legal codes and serve as a technical resource on sales calls.
- Strong written and interpersonal communication, organization, attention to detail, and project-prioritization skills.
- Ability to use or quickly learn software applications and AI tools.
Nice to have
- Degree in Public Policy, Urban Planning, Real Estate Development, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or another research-focused program; not required.
- Paralegal certification, CPM, real estate license, or contractor license plus experience may substitute for a degree.
Pay
$104,955 – $138,548 (base salary)
Tools
Asana, Notion, G-Suite, UpCode, Claude, Chat GPT
AI focus
Use AI tools including Claude and Chat GPT, and utilize agentic workflow tools to support permitting operations.
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