Manager, Permitting

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the permitting process for Olympic and Paralympic venues, temporary structures, overlay installations, and operational facilities.
• Develop comprehensive permitting schedules aligned with construction, operational readiness, and Games-time milestones.
• Identify required permits and approvals across city, county, state, and federal jurisdictions.
• Track permit statuses, submission deadlines, approvals, inspections, renewals, and close-out requirements.
• Establish permitting workflows, reporting systems, and document control processes.
• Serve as the primary liaison with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), including:
• Building & Safety Departments
• Fire Departments
• Planning & Zoning Agencies
• Public Works & Engineering
• Transportation Agencies
• Environmental and Coastal Agencies
• State and Federal Regulatory Bodies

Agency Coordination

• Coordinate permit reviews, inspections, plan checks, and regulatory meetings.
• Facilitate issue resolution between agencies, contractors, consultants, and project teams.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with City Operations, Security, Transportation, Energy, Legal, Government Relations, Sustainability and other functional areas to align permitting requirements with operational needs.
• Support venue planning reviews and constructability assessments.
• Cook up with third-party consultants, architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure permit-ready documentation.

Project Controls & Reporting

• Maintain detailed permit logs, dashboards, schedules, and reporting tools.
• Prepare executive summaries and status reports for leadership and stakeholders.
• Monitor permitting budgets, consultant scopes, and associated agency fees.
• Identify critical path permitting risks and escalation items.

Background & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Urban Planning, Architecture, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in permitting, planning, construction management, infrastructure delivery, or regulatory compliance.
• Experience managing permits for large-scale construction projects, sports venues, entertainment events, infrastructure projects, or public events.
• Strong understanding of California permitting processes and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience working with multiple government agencies and AHJs.
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Smartsheet, SharePoint, Bluebeam, and project management software.

Expectations

• Experience with large special events, stadiums, entertainment venues, or Olympic-scale operations.
• Knowledge of temporary event structures and special event permitting.
• Familiarity with CEQA, NEPA, ADA, and public assembly requirements.
• Familiarity with the California Building Code preferred.
• PMP certification or related project management credentials is a plus.
• Existing relationships with Southern California regulatory agencies is a plus.
• Capacity to present information concisely to a wide audience of executive leadership, external contractors and advisors, as well as governmental agencies and staff

Core Competencies

• Strategic Planning
• Regulatory Coordination
• Stakeholder Management
• Risk Mitigation
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Schedule Management
• Problem Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Communication & Negotiation
• Team Collaboration

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Available to work onsite in our Downtown Los Angeles-based office.
• The majority of work will be conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods of time using computers, phones, and other office equipment.
• The LA28 office is an open floorplan working environment; employees must be able to work efficiently in an open cubicle environment.
• Hours of work may vary, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, especially during peak event periods.