Associate Architecture Project & Permit Manager

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The Associate Project and Permit Manager is responsible for project work plans, managing the project delivery process, assisting Architecture Project & Permit Manager’s (APPM’s) and self-delivering approved permits for MN Studio projects to meet company strategic goals, as directed by the Senior APPM. Day to day, this role will create and manage work plans, project schedules, establish and manage project teams, be responsible for project quality assurance, and pro-actively direct the permit review process for successful approvals.

The Associate Project and Permit Manager will partner with other Architecture Project Managers and other members of the Architecture team to help create high quality homes, coordinate with MN Studio business partners to meet strategic goals and participate in various MN Studio initiatives.

• Creates and implements Project Work Plan under the supervision of the Senior APPM.
• Identifies, selects, and pro-actively manages consultant teams to successful project completion within budget and schedule parameters.
• Sets Project Schedule and milestones according to designated project Delivery Pathway and MN Studio strategic priorities.
• Maintains and updates project schedule and task completion for Current Project State on a daily basis.
• Communicates deliverable scope and performance expectations to project team clearly and pro-actively throughout design & permitting process.
• Manages schedule pace and team performance to meet schedule and project success criteria.
• Manages Permit Process.
• Establishes and maintains core knowledge and expertise in jurisdictional permit requirements.
• Ensures jurisdictional requirements for submittals and reviews are met completely and pro-actively.
• Develops and maintains trusting relationships and channels of communication with jurisdictional review staff.
• Actively tracks permit review progress and communicates status to project teams and leadership.
• Tracks and manages permit review corrections and responses for fast and complete resolution for self-managed projects.
• Is accountable for permit delivery pipeline and timelines.
• Maintains Quality Standards.
• Reviews work deliverables for completeness and coordination at designated QA milestones.
• Schedules and coordinates QA reviewer commitments.
• Compiles, communicates, tracks, and manages resolution of all QA issue items in a timely manner.
• Supports and manages project communication and coordination between MN Studio and our partners in real estate, procurement, construction, and Interior Design.
• Manages and directs resolution of design and permit related issues arising during procurement and construction.
• Understands and meets core role expectations for Associate Project and Permit Management in relation to other MN Studio partners in Production Architecture and Product Development.
• Works to co-own project success through mutual respect and teamwork.
• Is accountable for meeting MN Studio strategic goals and target KPIs.
• Stays informed and fully up-to-date on land use codes, building codes, and permit requirements across multiple jurisdictions, communicating these requirements to team partners.
• Identifies opportunities and drives continuous improvement related to MN standards and work quality.
• Perform other related duties as necessary or required to assist team members.

• Able to demonstrate, model and reinforce actions and behaviors consistent with company values, mission, and culture.
• Possesses introductory knowledge of permit requirements, submittals, land-use, and residential codes.
• Demonstrates strong organizational, communication (verbal and written), and time management skills.
• Able to pro-actively manage 10-15 multiple projects at different stages of design, documentation, permitting, and construction simultaneously while maintaining a strong sense of project organization.
• Possesses a familiarity and fluency with Salesforce, MS Office, Bluebeam Revu/Studio, and online permit tracking site such as
• Ability & knowledge to review and accurately interpret engineering, architectural, and other…