Program Manager

Title: Program Manager
- Construction Compliance
- Permitting & Entitlements

Location: Must be local to the DC, MD, and VA region
- Remote Work

We’re looking for a Senior Project Manager
- Permitting to join our Project Delivery team. In this role, you’ll collaborate with a team of project managers and drive successful execution of high-profile and complex permitting projects in the DC, MD, and VA region. You’ll work closely with clients, municipal agencies, and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless, on‑time project delivery while advancing best‑in‑class service standards.

• Manage the full lifecycle of permit‑related projects—from initial filing to certificate of occupancy or completion.
• Coordinate and communicate with clients, plans examiners, and internal teams.
• Serve as the central point of contact on assigned projects, ensuring status updates and alignment with client expectations.
• Oversee deliverables including entitlements, timelines, and risk tracking.
• Resolve project challenges with professionalism and urgency.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and project quality standards.
• Prepare reports, documentation, and milestone updates for leadership and clients.
• Contribute to productivity goals and continuous improvement efforts.
• Serve as a mentor for other project team members.

• 3+ years of experience in permitting and/or entitlements in the Mid‑Atlantic region.
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field.
• Strong project leadership, client communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proven experience collaborating with internal and external project teams, with the ability to motivate, delegate, and drive accountability across multiple priorities.
• Ability to work on complex projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools.

• Knowledge of permitting workflows, municipal codes, and development processes.
• Experience with multi‑state or national rollouts in retail, hospitality, or commercial sectors.
• This position is remote with a focus on the Mid‑Atlantic Region (DC, VA, MD).
• Standard working hours are Monday‑Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, minimum 40 hours/week.
• Travel requirements:
  Must be willing to travel to building departments in this region for in‑person submissions or meetings, when required. (Travel Reimbursement will be provided)

$85,000 to $95,000 per year annual salary.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Associate

Full‑time

Project Management and Strategy/Planning

Civil Engineering and Construction