Permitting Project Manager

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThe RoleWe are looking for a Permitting Project Manager to own the path from design to permit issuance across about 12 active projects. You will keep every application moving and keep architects, engineers, consultants and city planners accountable. You will make sure nothing stalls in someone's inbox. You will report to our Chief Operating Officer.We care more about how you work than about how many permits you've pulled. If you have spent your career pushing people to get things done, and you're organized and persistent enough to learn the permitting process quickly, we want to hear from you.What You'll DoManage building permit and entitlement applications from pre-application through permit issuance for our projectsLead SB 9 lot splits and related other entitlement related approvalsWork with cities in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties through online portals and occasional visits to the permit counterCoordinate architects, structural and civil engineers, surveyors, arborists and other consultants so plan-check comments are answered completely and on timeTrack every submittal, comment cycle, fee, and deadline. Follow up relentlessly with city staff and consultants until each item is resolvedKeep project status up to date in Buildertrend and give leadership clear weekly updates on where each permit stands and what is blocking itSpot risks early, such as missing documents, conflicting requirements, or long review queues, and bring solutions, not just problemsBuild and refine our internal permitting playbooks as you learn each city's requirementsWhat We're Looking ForSenior-level professional experience (typically 5+ years) in a role that required coordinating many parties and driving work to completionRelevant backgrounds include:project coordinator at an architecture firmplanning or permit technician at a city or countytitle or escrow coordinatorpermit expediterproject management in construction or real estateExceptional follow-up habits. You don't wait to be asked twice, and you don't let things fall through the cracksStrong written communication. Your emails to planners and consultants are clear, polite, and get answeredHighly organized, and comfortable managing many deadlines at onceAble to learn quickly and pick up new regulations and processes on your ownWorks on-site at our Cupertino office, with occasional travel to Peninsula citiesNice to HaveAbility to read architectural and construction plan setsExperience with construction management software (Buildertrend, Procore or similar)Familiarity with Bay Area permitting, SB 9 or residential entitlementsCompensationBase salary: $100,000 +, depending on experiencePerformance bonus tied to permit timelines\nCompany DescriptionSterling Homes is a fast-growing luxury residential developer based in Silicon Valley, with 20+ active projects totaling $300M+. We design and build high-end custom homes across Cupertino, Los Altos, Saratoga, Atherton, and Menlo Park. We are a small, founder-led team, and one person's follow-through can move a project's schedule by months.Company DescriptionSterling Homes is a fast-growing luxury residential developer based in Silicon Valley, with 20+ active projects totaling $300M+. We design and build high-end custom homes across Cupertino, Los Altos, Saratoga, Atherton, and Menlo Park. We are a small, founder-led team, and one person's follow-through can move a project's schedule by months.