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 Managers (APPMs), and self‑delivering approved permits for MN Studio projects to meet company strategic goals, as directed by the Senior APPM. Day‑to‑day duties include creating and managing work plans, project schedules, and teams, ensuring quality assurance, and directing the permit review process for successful approvals.

The role partners with other Architecture Project Managers and team members to coordinate high‑quality homes and meet strategic goals.

• Creates and implements Project Work Plan under the supervision of the Senior APPM.
• Identifies, selects, and proactively 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 proactively throughout design & permitting process.
• Manages schedule pace and team performance to meet schedule and project success criteria.
• Manages Permit Process and maintains core knowledge of jurisdictional permit requirements.
• Ensures jurisdictional requirements for submittals and reviews are met completely and proactively.
• Develops and maintains trusting relationships with jurisdictional review staff.
• 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 at QA milestones, and schedules QA reviewer commitments.
• Compiles, communicates, tracks, and manages resolution of all QA issue items timely.
• Supports and manages project communication and coordination between MN Studio and partners in real estate, procurement, construction, and Interior Design.
• Manages and directs resolution of design and permit related issues arising during procurement and construction.
• 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.
• Performs other related duties as necessary 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.
• Can proactively manage 10‑15 multiple projects at different stages of design, documentation, permitting, and construction simultaneously while maintaining strong organization.
• Familiarity and fluency with Salesforce, MS Office, Bluebeam Revu/Studio, and an online permit tracking site such as
• Ability & knowledge to review and accurately interpret engineering, architectural, and other…