PermitFlow
About PermitFlow
PermitFlow’s mission is to streamline and simplify construction permitting in the $1.6 trillion United States construction market. Our software reduces time to permit, supporting permitting end-to-end including permit research, application preparation, submission, and monitoring. We’ve raised a $31m Series A led by Kleiner Perkins with participation from Initialized Capital, Y Combinator, Felicis Ventures, Altos Ventures, and the founders and executives from Zillow, PlanGrid, Thumbtack, Bluebeam, Uber, Procore, and more. Our Permit Operations team is remote-first and includes architects, engineers, construction management professionals, planners, and permitting experts—each with firsthand experience of the challenges of permitting. Who you are?
Construction Permitting Expert:
You have extensive hands-on experience in construction permitting, with a thorough understanding of regulations, compliance, and the entire permit lifecycle. To be successful at this role will require excitement about this space and the construction industry at large.
Customer-Centric:
You excel at building and maintaining strong customer relationships, understanding your customers’ unique needs, and identifying how PermitFlow can support their success and growth.
Team Player:
You’re a crucial contributor to the pilot process, ensuring a seamless customer journey from software adoption to full implementation. Collaboration is your strength, and you thrive in a cross-functional environment.
Analytical Thinker:
Data-driven decision-making is your specialty. You are skilled at gathering, interpreting, and leveraging data to enhance customer conversations and improve processes.
What You’ll Do:
Manage the Permit Process:
Lead the full lifecycle of permit applications, including researching requirements, preparing forms, gathering supporting documentation, and submitting applications to authorities.
Ensure Compliance and Accuracy:
Guarantee that permit applications are completed accurately and include all required documentation to meet the standards of the relevant authorities.
Monitor and Expedite Approvals:
Track the status of permits and follow up proactively with authorities to move applications through the process as efficiently as possible.
Customer Point of Contact:
Serve as the go-to resource for customers, keeping them updated on permit status, timelines, and requirements.
Generate Reports:
Produce detailed reports on permit progress, providing regular updates to customers and stakeholders.
Optimize Processes:
Continuously identify opportunities for improvement, implementing best practices to streamline workflows, reduce bottlenecks, and increase operational efficiency.
Qualifications & Fit:
5+ years of relevant experience:
Proven track record in construction permitting, project management, or a similar role, ideally within a SaaS or tech-driven environment.
Comprehensive knowledge:
Strong understanding of construction permitting processes, regulations, and compliance standards, with a keen awareness of how these vary across jurisdictions.
Multi-state expertise:
Experience working on permitting projects across multiple states or regions is highly preferred.
Exceptional project management skills:
Ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines efficiently while maintaining attention to detail.
Outstanding communication:
Strong interpersonal skills, capable of working cross-functionally with internal teams, managing customer relationships, and collaborating with AHJs.
Leadership experience:
2+ years of experience managing and mentoring teams, focusing on coaching, performance management, and driving team development.
Customer-centric mindset:
Background in customer success, customer experience, or sales, with a demonstrated ability to deliver top-notch service and support throughout the entire project lifecycle.
Critical thinker and problem-solver:
Ability to remain calm under pressure, quickly assess challenges, and find effective solutions.
NYC based:
Ability to work from our NYC office Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Benefits:
Equity packages
Competitive Salary ($USD)
???? 100% Paid health, dental & vision coverage
Company issued laptop
Home office & equipment stipend
Team building events
Unlimited PTO
Interview Process:
Initial assessment, 30 minutes
Recruiter interview, 20 minutes
Permitting take-home challenge, 1-3 hours, 3 day time limit
Hiring Manager interview, 30 minutes
Second Hiring Manager interview, 30 minutes
Offer!
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PermitFlow’s mission is to streamline and simplify construction permitting in the $1.6 trillion United States construction market. Our software reduces time to permit, supporting permitting end-to-end including permit research, application preparation, submission, and monitoring. We’ve raised a $31m Series A led by Kleiner Perkins with participation from Initialized Capital, Y Combinator, Felicis Ventures, Altos Ventures, and the founders and executives from Zillow, PlanGrid, Thumbtack, Bluebeam, Uber, Procore, and more. Our Permit Operations team is remote-first and includes architects, engineers, construction management professionals, planners, and permitting experts—each with firsthand experience of the challenges of permitting. Who you are?
Construction Permitting Expert:
You have extensive hands-on experience in construction permitting, with a thorough understanding of regulations, compliance, and the entire permit lifecycle. To be successful at this role will require excitement about this space and the construction industry at large.
Customer-Centric:
You excel at building and maintaining strong customer relationships, understanding your customers’ unique needs, and identifying how PermitFlow can support their success and growth.
Team Player:
You’re a crucial contributor to the pilot process, ensuring a seamless customer journey from software adoption to full implementation. Collaboration is your strength, and you thrive in a cross-functional environment.
Analytical Thinker:
Data-driven decision-making is your specialty. You are skilled at gathering, interpreting, and leveraging data to enhance customer conversations and improve processes.
What You’ll Do:
Manage the Permit Process:
Lead the full lifecycle of permit applications, including researching requirements, preparing forms, gathering supporting documentation, and submitting applications to authorities.
Ensure Compliance and Accuracy:
Guarantee that permit applications are completed accurately and include all required documentation to meet the standards of the relevant authorities.
Monitor and Expedite Approvals:
Track the status of permits and follow up proactively with authorities to move applications through the process as efficiently as possible.
Customer Point of Contact:
Serve as the go-to resource for customers, keeping them updated on permit status, timelines, and requirements.
Generate Reports:
Produce detailed reports on permit progress, providing regular updates to customers and stakeholders.
Optimize Processes:
Continuously identify opportunities for improvement, implementing best practices to streamline workflows, reduce bottlenecks, and increase operational efficiency.
Qualifications & Fit:
5+ years of relevant experience:
Proven track record in construction permitting, project management, or a similar role, ideally within a SaaS or tech-driven environment.
Comprehensive knowledge:
Strong understanding of construction permitting processes, regulations, and compliance standards, with a keen awareness of how these vary across jurisdictions.
Multi-state expertise:
Experience working on permitting projects across multiple states or regions is highly preferred.
Exceptional project management skills:
Ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines efficiently while maintaining attention to detail.
Outstanding communication:
Strong interpersonal skills, capable of working cross-functionally with internal teams, managing customer relationships, and collaborating with AHJs.
Leadership experience:
2+ years of experience managing and mentoring teams, focusing on coaching, performance management, and driving team development.
Customer-centric mindset:
Background in customer success, customer experience, or sales, with a demonstrated ability to deliver top-notch service and support throughout the entire project lifecycle.
Critical thinker and problem-solver:
Ability to remain calm under pressure, quickly assess challenges, and find effective solutions.
NYC based:
Ability to work from our NYC office Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Benefits:
Equity packages
Competitive Salary ($USD)
???? 100% Paid health, dental & vision coverage
Company issued laptop
Home office & equipment stipend
Team building events
Unlimited PTO
Interview Process:
Initial assessment, 30 minutes
Recruiter interview, 20 minutes
Permitting take-home challenge, 1-3 hours, 3 day time limit
Hiring Manager interview, 30 minutes
Second Hiring Manager interview, 30 minutes
Offer!
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