Building Code Project Manager - Permitting

Description

• Perform site visits, field visits, and in-person meetings as required by individual clients and projects
• Prepare and submit required filings to the appropriate local agencies, including but not limited to the DC Department of Buildings (DOB), Historic Preservation Office (HPO) and Historic Preservation Review Board (HPRB), District Department of Transportation (DDOT), DC Office of Zoning, and the Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA). This role also involves managing and submitting filings for jurisdictions outside the DC Metro area; comprehensive training will be provided.
• Work closely with internal teams and clients to develop project schedules and milestones
• Perform end to end services in support of clients and internal code consultants including but not limited to Application Approvals, Permit Issuance, Signoffs, Certificate of Occupancies, Violations, and Application Tracking
• Participate in client presentations, pitch meetings, and other functions as required
• Prepare and submit proposals for assigned work, monitor project budgets and issue associated Change Orders as required.
• Maintain ongoing correspondence and communication with Clients, Design Consultants, Construction Managers, etc. to keep projects moving forward and to identify and eliminate roadblocks as needed

Requirements

• General knowledge of construction plans
• Experience with application approval timing and strategizing on submissions
• Strong organization skills, a high level of attention-to-detail, and the ability to efficiently prioritize multiple tasks
• Thorough knowledge of permit application processes including submitting, filing, and turnaround times, certificates of occupancy and inspections of occupancy
• Ability to travel to client sites and building departments in the region for in-person inspections, submissions and meetings, as required
• Familiarity with local filing platforms for local such as TOPS, SGS, ACA, ProjectDox, etc.
• Effective communication (both written and verbal) skills and high level of professionalism with both clients and internal team
• 5+ years of experience with building permitting in the Washington, DC Metro area
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Teams

Benefits

• Educational and professional membership dues reimbursement
• A challenging, rewarding position with the opportunity to grow your career
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and Insurance (health dental, etc.) with employer contributions.
• 401(k) Program with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Ten paid holidays, competitive PTO program, and paid Parental Leave!

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance