Hybrid Permitting Operations Manager – Mid-level / Senior Architect

at InterAgency Inc.

• Job title: Permitting Operations Manager – Mid-level / Senior Architect
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $110,000 - $130,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Washington, United States

About the role

• Architectural professional managing permitting operations for a major water and wastewater utility client. Involves project management, stakeholder engagement, and permit management in a hybrid work setting.

Responsibilities

• Submitting permit applications via online portals for Client projects to regulatory agencies (DDOT, DOB, DOEE, etc.)
• Reviewing permit submission documents for compliance with all Federal and local regulatory requirements
• Tracking status of ongoing permits and providing Client and InterAgency project managers with regular updates regarding permit comments, responses, and issues
• Ensuring that permit applications remain current and active, and facilitating Client’s payment of invoices in a timely manner
• Advising Client and contractors on best practices for pursuing permit applications and negotiating approvals from regulatory agencies
• Attending, facilitating, and sometimes leading standing meetings with Client stakeholders, Client’s CM and GC, and regulatory agencies to evaluate project statuses and ad-hoc meetings to resolve outstanding issues
• Attend and provide feedback during over-the-shoulder review meetings of draft permit applications
• Responding to submittals and RFIs via project management platform in a timely manner
• Identifying potential risks that would cause impacts to the Client’s project schedule and working with Client Project Managers to develop solutions to eliminate or mitigate risk
• Responding to daily emails and calls from Client and contractors
• Interface with utility companies to deconflict competing projects
• Developing materials as needed for Client progress calls and/or meetings
• Maintaining a Permit and Easement Log to track compliance on all applicable permits and easements
• Accurately documenting all work performed on a daily basis in Client’s and InterAgency’s time tracking platforms
• Supporting accounting team in developing monthly invoices
• Other duties assigned by supervisor in support of permitting operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture
• 5+ years of professional experience in architecture or another A/E/C field
• Experience pursuing permits for medium-to-large development and/or civil infrastructure projects in Washington, DC
• Proficient knowledge of DC Government permitting platforms (TOPS, SGS, ACA, ProjectDox)
• Familiarity with civil engineering drawings is a plus
• Highly motivated individuals willing to take on responsibility and grow with our team
• Detail-oriented, collaborative, and good with time management.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k) Safe Harbor employer match project
• Paid holiday leave: All Federal holidays
• Paid Time Off: 20 days / year
• Reimbursement for maintenance of relevant professional licenses and certifications
• Flexible spending account program
• Dependent care account program
• Eligible for annual performance bonus and raise
• Company provided equipment and software, as needed