Permit and Design Manager

Description

• Leadership: Lead, coach, and develop the Permit, Design, and Drafting team providing mentorship, performance leadership, and professional development. Align cross-departmental efforts to support divisional goals, organizational priorities, and operational excellence.
• Permitting & Regulatory Compliance: Lead the permitting function ensuring timely and accurate submissions. Establish strong relationships with city and county jurisdictions to support compliance and permit flow. Ensure all drafting and design deliverables meet multi-state regulatory requirements (WA, OR, ID). Drive code compliance across all plans and divisions, updating standards as regulations evolve.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with construction, land, engineering, purchasing, and sales to ensure alignment between drafting, permitting, and field operations. Provide guidance and problem-solving during plan development, options integration, value engineering, and site-specific requirements. Support field teams through site visits to address design and permit-related challenges.
• Strategic Priorities & Continuous Improvement: Lead long-range planning for drafting, permitting, and design operations. Identify opportunities for operational improvement, technology adoption, or process optimization. Establish departmental KPIs, evaluate performance trends, and implement corrective strategies. Standardize plan documentation and design resources for consistent use across all Divisions.
• Design & Architectural Development: Oversee the full design function across all Divisions, including new plan development, plan refresh initiatives, and design improvements. Ensure all design work aligns with brand standards, customer expectations, and organizational strategy. Collaborate with leadership to identify and advance long-term design opportunities.
• Drafting Oversight: Oversee all production drafting for all Divisions, ensuring accurate, compliant, and permit-ready plan sets while maintaining and refining drafting standards, templates, block libraries, workflows, and documentation to support consistency and efficiency. Lead QA/QC processes to ensure accuracy, code alignment, and constructability while driving continuous improvement of drafting workflows and production timelines.

Requirements

• Proven history of successfully navigating permitting processes and achieving design objectives
• Proficiency in using CRM and project management software to track project timelines and maintain records
• 2+ years of experience in permit processing, design management, or related roles within the residential construction industry
• Knowledge of building codes, zoning regulations, and permit requirements in WA, OR, and/or ID
• Demonstrated experience in tracking project metrics to ensure on-time completion and compliance
• Proven experience in managing design processes, including collaborating with architects, engineers, and contractors
• Familiarity with design software (e.g., AutoCAD or Revit) is a plus
• Strong multitasking, organizational, and time management skills to handle multiple permit and design projects simultaneously Exceptional communication skills for effectively working with city officials, internal teams, and external partners
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) for reporting, documentation, and communication
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills for working closely with cross-functional teams

Benefits

• Paid volunteer hours
• Seven paid holidays
• Engaging company culture – Including our annual “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”
• Participation in our 401(k)-retirement savings plan with Company contributions
• Company supported medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and families
• Employee Recognition Program
• 120 hours of paid time off for the first year
• New home discount
• Employee Referral Bonus - Up to $1,000

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance