Project Executive, Permitting
New York, NY | Hybrid | Full-Time
About Us
At Milrose Consultants, LLC, we build more than buildings—we build trust, expertise, and lasting partnerships. As leaders in code consulting and municipal compliance, we're proud to help shape the skylines of tomorrow through excellence in navigating regulations, accelerating approvals, and supporting our clients every step of the way.
Position Overview
We're looking for a Project Executive to join our Permitting team. In this senior-level individual contributor role, you'll oversee the successful delivery of assigned client projects from initial intake through final closeout, serving as the primary point of contact and ensuring continuity, quality, and accountability throughout the project lifecycle.
You'll work closely with clients, internal project teams, supporting departments, and company leadership to manage project portfolios, maintain strong client relationships, oversee financial performance, and proactively resolve challenges. The ideal candidate is an experienced permitting professional with strong project management skills, sound judgment, and the ability to independently manage complex, high-priority engagements.
What You'll Do
- Oversee the performance, delivery, and profitability of assigned projects, ensuring alignment with established timelines, budgets, and scopes of work.
- Serve as the primary permitting relationship owner for assigned clients, maintaining strong relationships and identifying opportunities to strengthen and expand client partnerships.
- Manage complex, high-profile, and high-stakes projects, providing hands-on oversight and serving as the primary point of engagement for clients and key stakeholders.
- Monitor project progress, financial performance, and deliverables, proactively identifying risks, addressing variances, and implementing solutions before issues escalate.
- Coordinate with internal project teams, supporting departments, and leadership to ensure effective resource allocation, communication, and project execution.
- Communicate project updates, challenges, and resolutions to clients and internal stakeholders in a timely and professional manner.
- Manage project escalations by identifying roadblocks, exercising sound judgment, and engaging the appropriate internal stakeholders to drive timely resolution.
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive project documentation, including project history, client communications, decisions, financial information, and current status updates.
- Attend planning board meetings and present permitting-related information and project updates as needed.
- Collaborate with Sales leadership to identify opportunities for additional services, account growth, and change orders.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including the development of project management practices, templates, tools, and standard operating procedures.
- Share knowledge and lessons learned with colleagues to support consistent project delivery and best practices across the department.
What You'll Bring
Required:
- 7+ years of progressive experience in permitting, construction management, or a related field.
- Proven experience independently managing multiple concurrent projects and complex client engagements.
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Urban Planning, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Experience working with municipal agencies, regulatory processes, and permitting jurisdictions.
- Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to proactively identify risks and manage competing priorities.
- Exceptional communication and client relationship management skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients, internal teams, and senior leadership.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with project management tools and reporting systems.
Preferred:
- Experience managing complex permitting projects and multifaceted client portfolios.
- Experience overseeing project budgets, financial performance, and profitability.
- Experience identifying opportunities for account growth, additional services, and change orders.
- Strong understanding of NYC permitting processes and municipal agency requirements.
Work Environment & Schedule
- This position is based in New York, NY, with a hybrid schedule.
- Full-time position with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Travel to client sites, municipal agencies, and planning board meetings as required by project needs.
Compensation & Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, and 401K plan with a match.
- Paid time off: Holiday, vacation, sick time, personal and birthday.
- Career development and growth opportunities.
Milrose Consultants, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Milrose Consultants, LLC is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@milrose.com.
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