Permit and Design Manager

Permit & Design Manager

PACIFIC LIFESTYLE HOMES – Portland, OR

Job Type: Full‑time

Salary: $115,000 – $145,000, DOE

We are a two‑time recipient of the Building Industry Association "Builder of the Year" award and the National Housing Quality Gold Award. At Pacific Lifestyle Homes, we build better lives in over 6,500 homes across southwestern Washington, the Portland Metro, greater Puget Sound, and the Boise Metro. Join our dedicated team to shape quality, efficiency, and regulatory excellence.

Lead design and permitting operations to support our homebuilding objectives. Oversee drafting, permit submissions, compliance, and cross‑departmental collaboration to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant plan submittals.

• Lead, coach, and develop the Permit, Design, and Drafting team, providing mentorship and professional development.
• Oversee all production drafting, ensuring plan sets are accurate, compliant, and permit‑ready, while refining standards, templates, block libraries, and workflows.
• Manage the full design function across all divisions, including new plans, refresh initiatives, and design improvements aligned with brand and customer expectations.
• Lead permitting to guarantee timely, accurate submissions, building relationships with city and county jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with construction, land, engineering, purchasing, and sales to align drafting, permitting, and field operations.
• Drive long‑range planning for drafting, permitting, and design operations, identify process improvements, and establish departmental KPIs.

• 2+ years of experience in permit processing or design management within residential construction.
• Knowledge of building codes, zoning regulations, and permit requirements in WA, OR, and .
• Demonstrated ability to manage design processes and collaborate with architects, engineers, and contractors.
• Strong multitasking, organizational, and time‑management skills.
• Excellent communication skills for working with city officials, internal teams, and external partners.
• Proficiency in CRM and project‑management software.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) proficiency.
• Familiarity with design software (AutoCAD or Revit) is a plus.
• Team‑work orientation and proven history navigating permitting processes.
• Experience tracking project metrics for on‑time completion and compliance.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contributions.
• New‑home discount.
• 120 hours paid time off in the first year.
• Seven paid holidays.
• Paid volunteer hours.
• Employee recognition program.
• Employee referral bonus up to $1,000.
• Annual "Ferris Bueller’s Day Off" event.
• Additional benefits available.

We prioritize open communication, personal growth, and internal promotion. Core values: respect, accountability, candor, humility, integrity, teamwork. Join a company that builds resilient communities.

In‑office culture from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Dress code reflects professionalism.

Prior managerial reference checks, background check, and pre‑employment drug screen are required.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

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