Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Milrose Consultants provides nationwide permitting and construction compliance services. The Senior Project Manager - Permitting will manage complex permit-related projects across the Mid-Atlantic region, coordinating with clients, municipal agencies, and internal teams to ensure timely delivery, compliance, and high-quality service.
Responsibilities
- Manage the full lifecycle of permit-related projects—from initial filing to certificate of occupancy or completion
- Serve as the primary communication hub for all assigned projects: + Providing proactive status updates to the Manager, internal Project Management team, and clients on a daily and weekly cadence + Escalating issues before they become delays + Ensuring no stakeholder is left waiting for critical information + Serve as a direct point of contact for clients, bringing professionalism, responsiveness, care, and strong interpersonal communication skills to every interaction; maintain and strengthen client relationships through consistent communication, reliable follow-through, and a service-first, solutions-oriented mindset. + Demonstrate flexibility in meeting client demands within a high-volume, deadline-driven environment. + Maintain detailed project records and provide regular, structured status updates to clients and internal management teams
- Coordinate and communicate with clients, plans examiners, and internal teams
- Oversee deliverables including entitlements, timelines, and risk tracking
- 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
Skills
- Strong, proactive communication skills - both written and verbal - with a demonstrated ability to keep clients and stakeholders informed before they ask for updates, set clear expectations, and communicate delays or issues before they escalate
- Strong initiative and a genuine desire to learn: this role requires someone who takes ownership, digs in independently, and actively builds expertise in an evolving field
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with ability to multitask
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across internal departments
- 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
- 5+ years of experience in permitting and / or entitlements in the Mid-Atlantic region
- Must reside in Maryland, Virginia, or Washington DC
- This position is remote with a focus on the Mid-Atlantic Region (DC, VA, MD)
- Standard working hours are Monday–Friday, 8:30:00am – 5:00pm, 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)
- Knowledge of permitting workflows, municipal codes, and development processes
- Experience with multi-state or national rollouts in retail, hospitality, or commercial sectors
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401K plan with a match
- Paid time off: holidays, vacation, sick, personal, and birthday
- Cell phone stipend
- Commuter benefits
- Career development and advancement opportunities
- Travel reimbursement will be provided
- Remote position
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