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GreenLite Technologies is a venture-backed construction permitting platform founded in 2022 that combines AI-powered technology with expert architects, engineers, and city planners to accelerate permit approvals across the US. The company has raised $86M from top-tier investors and serves major brands including Walgreens, TD Bank, and Driven Brands.
You will join the GLX Operations and Regulatory Team as a Project Manager, Permit Operations, reporting to the Operations Manager and collaborating closely with the Head of Code Enforcement and Permit Operations Team. This is a client-facing role managing a portfolio of projects and working with Permit Coordinators to ensure successful permit outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Conducting regulatory research and due diligence for commercial/residential development, public works/utility projects, EV charging, and minor land use/entitlements
- Communicating with local government agencies to confirm processes and identify any additional requirements or fees
- Gathering supporting documents and completing permit applications for submission to local and state agencies
- Following up on submitted applications and managing timelines to achieve rapid approvals
- Forecasting project timelines and permit issuance dates
- Supporting Permit Coordinators on project milestones
- Utilizing AI-powered agentic workflow tools to enhance operational efficiency
You will be evaluated on completing applications quickly and correctly with minimal supervision, conducting thorough research with reliable sources, building strong relationships with government agencies across jurisdictions, and maintaining positive client relationships that foster trust and credibility.
The role is hybrid in NYC with 4 days in-office weekly (3 days in summer). Benefits include competitive base salary, employee equity, performance bonuses, comprehensive health coverage, 401(k), parental leave, wellness stipend, weekly team lunches, unlimited PTO, and team-building events.
Requirements:
- 2–4 years of experience in construction permitting, entitlements, legal filings, zoning, land use, business licensing, government affairs, or related fields
- Degree in Public Policy, Urban Planning, Real Estate Development, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or research-focused program preferred; Paralegal Cert, CPM, RE License, or Contractor's License with relevant experience acceptable as alternative
- Ability to serve as technical resource on sales calls
- Strong ability to read, analyze, and translate government and legal code, including Building Code, Land Use/Zoning, Development Ordinances, and Code Enforcement Policies
- Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills; comfort with phone calls, negotiation, and over-communication internally and externally
- Independent motivation with strong teamwork orientation
- Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to manage priorities in dynamic, fast-paced environments
- Initiative, bias for action, on-time delivery, and operational excellence
- Honest, direct communication without ego
- Proficiency or quick learning ability with multiple software tools (company platform, Asana, Notion, G-Suite, UpCode)
- Ability to utilize AI tools including Claude and ChatGPT
