Senior Project Manager, Permitting

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Project Manager, Permitting 

New York City, NY | Hybrid | Full-Time

About Us

At Milrose Consultants, LLC, we build more than buildings. We build trust, expertise, and lasting partnerships. As leaders in code consulting and municipal compliance, we're proud to help shape the skylines of tomorrow through excellence in navigating regulations, accelerating approvals, and supporting our clients every step of the way.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager, Permitting to join our Project Delivery team. In this role, you will lead the successful execution of high-profile and complex permitting projects across the country while collaborating with clients, municipal agencies, and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless project delivery.

The Senior Project Manager serves as a senior-level project leader responsible for managing multiple concurrent projects, providing strategic guidance to clients, and supporting the development of project team members. This role combines hands-on project execution with leadership responsibilities, helping drive operational excellence and best-in-class service standards across the organization.

What You'll Do

• Manage the full lifecycle of permit-related projects, from initial filing through permit issuance, certificate of occupancy, and project completion.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients, ensuring proactive communication and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate and collaborate with clients, plans examiners, municipal agencies, consultants, and internal teams to advance project objectives.
• Oversee project deliverables, including entitlements, schedules, timelines, approvals, and risk management.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential obstacles, and implement solutions to maintain project momentum and successful outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures, project requirements, and quality standards.
• Prepare project reports, documentation, status updates, and milestone summaries for leadership and clients.
• Track project performance and maintain accurate project data within company systems.
• Resolve project challenges with professionalism, urgency, and a solution-oriented mindset.
• Contribute to productivity goals, operational initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Mentor and support Project Managers and other project team members through coaching, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.
• Partner with leadership to support strategic initiatives and drive successful project outcomes.

What You'll Bring

Required