Permitting Specialist

Who We Are

Villa is building America’s leading next-generation homebuilding platform. With a mission to be the easiest, fastest and most cost-efficient way to build homes, Villa is a highly scalable new approach to offsite homebuilding and is critical in solving the many problems facing the U.S. housing market. Villa provides end-to-end services for customers that span feasibility, design, permitting, and construction of high-quality homes built using modern offsite construction. Villa is currently the largest ADU builder in California and is growing rapidly into other housing products and geographies.

Role Overview: 

We are looking for a Permitting Specialist to support all aspects of the construction permitting process for various residential development projects. This role involves working closely with internal teams and external jurisdictions to ensure smooth and efficient project progression. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, proactive, and skilled in managing multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt quickly are essential for success in this role.

• Manage all permit applications, including preparation, tracking, and coordination of submittals, resubmittals, approvals, and issuances, while serving as a point of contact with jurisdictional agencies. Including all separate clearances. 
• Perform general research to assess permitting requirements and project feasibility for a wide-range of development projects.
• Keep all internal databases and trackers continuously updated.
• Manage communications with internal and external stakeholders on permit statuses and updates, and maintain well-organized, up-to-date permit documentation accessible to all relevant stakeholders. 
• Oversee and track all permitting-related expenses, ensuring accurate processing and record-keeping.
• Complete & present project checklists for all new projects - template for project specific information with specific focus on permitting requirements.
• Manage Business Licenses for Villa’s operation in numerous jurisdictions.
• Reports to Permitting Manager, supports aspects of Permitting Manager’s role.

• Experience in construction, permitting, and jurisdictional communication, preferred. 
• Highly organized, consistent and detail-oriented, with the ability to prioritize and switch gears quickly with minimal oversight.
• A strong communicator, comfortable interacting with external jurisdictions and internal teams via phone, email, and other platforms.
• A team player who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and is eager to improve internal processes.
• Skilled in problem-solving and decision-making, always finding a way forward.
• Receptive to feedback, with the willingness to learn and embrace continuous improvement.
• Comfortable working remotely. 
• Proficient in Google Workspace, Smartsheet, Procore, or similar project management tools.
• Previous experience in prefab, modular, or manufactured housing is a plus but not required.

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you're excited about this role, but do not meet 100% of the qualifications, we encourage you to apply.

Villa is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles FCIHO, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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