Associate Project Manager, Permitting [Nevada]

Withpulley
United States
RemoteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward junior candidates with construction or architecture experience comfortable with researching permit requirements and interfacing with city staff.

Best fit for

  • Junior candidates with construction management or architecture backgrounds and a track record in securing permits
    — “2+ years in either construction management or architecture, with a focus on project management”
  • Detail-oriented individuals who can manage administrative processes and interpret local regulations
    — “Ability to research permit requirements with accuracy”
  • Candidates who thrive in collaborative environments and can provide actionable feedback to engineering teams
    — “Provide feedback to product & engineering teams to help refine our software platform”

Things to consider

  • Must be based in Nevada, which limits remote or out-of-state applicants
    — “You must be located in Nevada to be considered for this role”
  • Requires familiarity with local permitting nuances and ongoing communication with city staff
    — “Collaborate with city staff on nuances and ambiguities”

How to stand out

  • Demonstrate your ability to refine processes by sharing examples of improving administrative workflows
    — “Work with permitting leadership to refine our standard operating procedures”
  • Showcase proactive problem-solving in your past roles, especially in construction or architecture settings
    — “Proactive problem solver”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Junior

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • Supporting lead project managers
  • Conducting permit research
  • Preparing permit plans
Typical background
2+ years in construction management or architecture

Skills & requirements

Required

PermittingProject ManagementPermit ResearchPermit Plan PreparationCity Staff CollaborationSoftware Feedback

Preferred

Ai-powered PermittingCommercial Project Management

Stack & domain

Permit ResearchPermit PlansCity Staff CollaborationPermit Status MonitoringFeedback ProvisionStandard Operating ProceduresCommunicationProblem-solvingAttention To DetailConstruction ManagementArchitectureProject ManagementPermitting

About the role

As an Associate Project Manager in Permitting at Pulley, you'll assist lead managers in navigating the complex world of construction permits, ensuring projects move smoothly and efficiently, ideally suited for someone with a background in construction management or architecture.

Original posting from Withpulley via Ashby

About Pulley

Pulley helps the country’s top architects, builders, and retailers speed up every project in their portfolio. With AI-powered permitting intelligence and expert guidance, we eliminate costly delays and bring predictability across the full lifecycle of commercial projects.

Today, permitting is the slowest, most uncertain part of building, spread across 19,000+ jurisdictions with different rules, timelines, and surprises. Pulley gives project teams the clarity and predictability they need to move from planning to opening without delays.

We support rollout programs for brands like J.Crew, Solidcore, and Hibbett Sports, as well as major data center buildouts, EV charging networks, and other commercial projects. Our platform dramatically reduces approval timelines, improves forecasting accuracy, and removes thousands of hours of manual work from design and construction teams.

Founded in 2021, Pulley combines deep permitting expertise with purpose-built AI from people who have created products used by millions. We’re backed by CRV, Susa Ventures, Fifth Wall, and leaders from Plaid, Segment, ServiceTitan, and Procore.

The Role

You must be located in Nevada to be considered for this role.

Our in-house permitting team is a key function for driving fast, reliable permitting outcomes for our customers. In this role, you will:

  • Support our lead project managers in delivering great permitting outcomes for customers
  • Help conduct permit research with a high degree of accuracy
  • Assist in preparing permit plans
  • Collaborate with city staff on nuances and ambiguities
  • Monitor permit status and ensure timely responses
  • Provide feedback to product & engineering teams to help refine our software platform
  • Work with permitting leadership to refine our standard operating procedures

Who You Are

To be successful in this role, you are likely someone with:

  • 2+ years in either construction management or architecture, with a focus on project management
  • Experience applying for and obtaining construction permits
  • Ability to research permit requirements with accuracy
  • Comfortable interfacing city staff and navigating administrative processes
  • Clear communicator with a strong attention to detail
  • Proactive problem solver

Source: Withpulley careers (Ashby)

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